Holmestrand–Vittingfoss Line

Infobox rail line
name = Holmestrand–Vittingfoss Line
nativename = Holmestrand–Vittingfossbanen
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type = Railway
system = Norwegian railways
status = Abandoned
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start = Holmestrand
end = Hvittingfoss
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open =30 September 1902
close = 1 June 1938
owner = Norwegian State Railways
operator = Norwegian State Railways
character = Freight of pulp
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linelength = convert|29.80|km|mi|abbr=on
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notrack = Single
gauge = RailGauge|1067
el = No
speed = convert|30|km/h|mph|abbr=on
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The Holmestrand–Vittingfoss Line ( _no. Holmestrand–Vittingfossbanen) is an abandoned railway between Holmestrand to Hvittingfoss in Norway. The line was opened on 30 September 1902 and closed on 1 June 1938. The main purpose of the line was the transport of pulp at Hvittingfoss.

The line was dominated by a very steep climb, with a 25 promille grade and a curve radius of 100 meters. Even this was not sufficient, so at Holmestrand Station the train had to back then drive forwards. Down to Hvittingfoss the line went in a large loop. Part of the line was shared with Tønsberg–Eidsfoss Line. The result of this was that 31 kilometer long line took 90 minutes to run. The road, in comparison was only 23 km, since trains cannot have as steep grade as roads.