Oslo Tramway Museum Carriage Hall 5 — Attraction in Oslo

Oslo Tramway Museum (Norwegian: Sporveismuseet is a railway museum located at Majorstuen in Oslo, Norway. It is dedicated to the preservation of the Oslo Tramway, Oslo T-bane, Oslo trolleybus and buses used in Oslo. The museum is run by the non-profit organization Lokaltrafikkhistorisk Forening with 450 members. The museum also operates a heritage tramway in Vinterbro outside Oslo.[1]

Lokaltrafikkhistorisk Forening was founded in 1966, six years after the city council had decided to close down the tramway and trolleybus. This followed the closing of the Bergen Tramway, where only a single tram had been kept. As of 2004, the museum had 56 rail vehicles, 31 buses and seven other vehicles. This included four...

I was surprised by the amount of trams and busses that were exposed. Yes, it is a bit cramped, and yes, not every single piece is in best shape and visible on the inside. Still there's a lot of hidden history here, and lots of love for the public transportation system. It's interesting, it's different, and well worth the price of the entrance ticket. Only complaint, they should work a bit harder on translating most of the signs to English, it would let the museum be much more accessible...

An amazing place for the railway enthusiasts of all ages. This place offers an unique experience, combining all senses, teleporting the visitor into a far, long gone time. The smell of old leather, oil, wood, and diesel from the busses, offers an one of a kind journey. The guy from the reception was very friendly and...