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Former narrow-gauge railway of the Falkland Islands From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Camber Railway was a 2 ft (610 mm) narrow gauge railway located on the Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic. It was one of the most southerly railways in the world.
| Camber Railway | |
|---|---|
One of the two 'Wren' class narrow gauge steam locomotives of Camber Railway on the Falkland Islands, 1915. | |
| Overview | |
| Locale | Stanley, Falkland Islands |
| Termini |
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| Stations | none |
| Service | |
| Type | Narrow gauge railway |
| Rolling stock | 2 locomotives and 3 cars[1] |
| History | |
| Opened | 1915[1] |
| Closed | 1920 / 1940[1] |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 5.6 km (3.5 mi) |
| Number of tracks | Single track |
| Track gauge | 2 ft (610 mm)[1] |
The Camber Railway was constructed to support the Admiralty wireless station, supplying coal to generators which powered the station. It ran along the north side of Stanley Harbour for about 3.5 miles (5.6 km).[2][1]
There were two Kerr, Stuart and Company "Wren" class 0-4-0 steam tank locomotives.[2][1] The system fell into disuse after the wireless station was modernised. Parts of the infrastructure were used in the Falklands War; rails were taken for use in some defensive structures.[1]
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