Lemvig Line

{{Infobox rail line

|name = Lemvig Line

|native_name = Lemvigbanen

|image = DK 2012 Lemvigbanen.jpg

|type = Railway

|system = Danish railways

|start = {{rws|Vemb}}

|end = {{rws|Thyborøn}}

|stations = 19

|open = 20. juli 1879 ({{rws|Vemb}}-{{rws|Lemvig}})
22. juli 1899 ({{rws|Lemvig}}-{{rws|Harboøre}})
1. november 1899 ({{rws|Harboøre}}-{{rws|Thyborøn}})

|owner = Midtjyske Jernbaner{{cite web|url=https://nj.dk/om-os/om-nordjyske-jernbaner/|title=Om Midtjyske Jernbaner|publisher=Midtjyske Jernbaner|language=da|accessdate=25 May 2023}}

|operator = Midtjyske Jernbaner

|character = Local railway

|stock =

|linelength = {{convert|56.3|km|mi|abbr=on}}

|tracks = 1

|gauge = {{RailGauge|sg}}

|electrification = No

|speed = {{convert|75|km/h|mph||abbr=on}}

|map = {{Lemvig Line}}

}}

Image:MX 26-Mx 41.jpg class MX diesel locomotive, at {{rws|Lemvig}} in 1999.]]

File:Lynetter, Victoriagade.jpg

The Lemvig Line ({{langx|da|Lemvigbanen}} or Vemb-Lemvig-Thyborøn Jernbane (VLTJ)) is a local railway line in Northwest Jutland, Denmark. Established in 1879, the line extends from Vemb via Lemvig to Thyborøn. The single-track line is mostly level, and is operated with a fleet of five double-unit Y-train railcars. VLTJ has its own workshop and servicing facilities on the line.

Map

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Operating company

{{Infobox company

| name = Vemb-Lemvig-Thyborøn
Jernbane A/S

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| logo_size = 100px

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| type = Aktieselskab

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| fate = Merged with Odderbanen

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| foundation = 1879

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| defunct = 2008

| location_city = Lemvig

| location_country = Denmark

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| services = Passenger transportation

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Until 1 January 2008, the line was operated by the company Vemb-Lemvig-Thyborøn Jernbane A/S, which has been merged with Odderbanen's operating company to form Midtjyske Jernbaner.{{cite web |title=Midtjyske Jernbaner |url=http://www.regionmidtjylland.dk/regional+udvikling/kollektiv+trafik/regionale+busser/midtjyske+jernbaner |date= |work= |publisher=Region Midtjylland |language=Danish |accessdate=28 July 2009}}

The railway was used to test a prototype hydrogen-powered train in 2010.{{cite news | title=Demonstrating the power of hydrogen | url =http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/single-view/view/10/demonstrating-the-power-of-hydrogen.html | work =Railway Gazette International | date = 2008-01-01 | author=Claus Torbensen}}

Stations

= Victoria Street Station =

A single platform station on the line.{{Cite web |title=Midtjyske Jernbaner, VLTJ |url=https://www.visit-nordvestkysten.com/northwest-coast/whatson/midtjyske-jernbaner-vltj-gdk606766 |access-date=2024-05-12 |website=VisitDenmark |language=}} Its original name was Vejlby Stoppested. Previously, passengers who wanted to ride the train had to turn the signal themselves, a vertical pole with a plate at the top, to make the train stop. The train driver then made sure to turn the signal back before the train moved on.

This station, approximately 1 km north of Vejlby, in a popular summer tourist spot,{{Cite web |title=Historie |url=https://mjba.dk/midtjyske-jernbaner/historie/ |access-date=2024-01-24 |website=Midtjyske Jernbaner |language=da-DK}} was originally open during the summer period to cater for the bathing tourists who from Vejlby Nord had to travel approximately 500m to the sea along a gravel road.

The name Victoria Street Station was assigned by some citizens, allegedly at a time when the Lemvig Line took too long to refit a nameplate at the platform. The name refers to a nearby Viktoriavej and was formally recognized by the railway company in 1991.{{cite web |title=Vestjylland set gennem togruden |url=https://mjba.dk/vestjylland-set-gennem-togruden/ |access-date=5 July 2024 |website=Midtjyske Jernbaner |language=da}}

Popular culture

The railway achieved fame in Denmark, when the band {{ill|Tørfisk|da|Tørfisk (musikgruppe)}} in 1985 wrote the song "VLTJ" describing a trip with the railway. This song later achieved cult status.

The song is based on the Irish folk song "Poor Paddy works on the Railway".

References

External links

[http://www.lemvigbanen.dk/ Official website]
{{cvr|cvr=36899115|name=Lemvigbanen. Vemb-Lemvig-Thyborøn Jernbane A/S}}
{{in lang|da}} [http://danskejernbaner.dk/ Danske Jernbaner] – website with information on railway history in Denmark

=Photos=

[http://www.railfaneurope.net/pix/dk/private/VLTJ/pix.html VLTJ at The Railfaneurope.net Picture Gallery]

Category:Railway companies established in 1879

Category:Railway lines in Denmark

Category:Railway lines opened in 1879

Category:1879 establishments in Denmark