The Inlandsbanan is a 1300 kilometer (780 mile) railway line that goes from Östersund to Gällivare in the middle of Sweden. There’s a southern branch that goes from Mora to Östersund as well. They built it to be able to access the timber that grew in the middle of the country.
The train is now being used as a passenger train, mostly for tourists during the summer months. You can see the calendar here. The trip actually takes you north of the Arctic circle. Something like this is just my speed, you know?
Is this the type of vacation you’d enjoy?
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How did you even come across this train?!
That name is so very unique!!
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Dream
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Beautiful, I would definitely live a vacation like that!
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On a train? Yes!
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A Scotsman I met in a bar while I was traveling once said that there’s nothing like the train. For years, the Super Chief left Chicago and went to LA once or twice a week; I wish I had been old enough to travel alone back then.
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I’d like to go on a long trip like that one. I’ve made the trip from here to Washington DC many times. So much better than flying.
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I would take this train in a heartbeat
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That’s the general consensus…
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This definitely sounds cool! I love traveling by train and going north of the Arctic circle sounds quite fascinating too.
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You’re closer than most of us are….
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Yes! I’d like to ride this train. I love trains!
Arlee Bird
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Sounds like a great vacation, doesn’t it?
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Absolutely! We want to take the Starlight trip that goes from Seattle down the coast. This sounds fun too. Not right now though. I’d be afraid to go over to Europe.
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I think sticking close to home is a wise decision…
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Yeah, I’d like that.
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So would I.
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Sign me up! We should all pick a time and meet there!
Beth
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I’ll let you organize it. I’m not traveling these days…
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I’m not either, but you made it sound so enticing!
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I would love it!
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Sounds like fun, doesn’t it?
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Yes, it does.
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When we visited Switzerland we took a cogwheel train from Kleine Scheidegg to Jungfraujoch. It was the trip of a lifetime and the views overlooking the Swiss Alps were amazing. Switzerland is such a beautiful country. I would take this trip in a heartbeat!
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It sounds like fun. This is in Sweden, but it sounds like the same deal.
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Well, I made that confusing! It looks like a great trip.
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The Inlandsbanan sounds like an eclectic vacation that would be right up my street. Provided there were a few stops along the way to walk around a little and take photographs.
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I looked at the itinerary and it does appear there’s amople time to get off the train and do a little exploring. I think they let you off at a hotel in the evenings as well.
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That sounds like a blast. I love the rhythm of an older train.
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I think it’s a diesel train, too, not an electric one.
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If I had all the time in the world, I would.
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I know I would if I had the money and the mobility.
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Money is an issue, but time is more for me. Too many commitments
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