The R70 line between Trondheim and Stjørdal is part of Norway's Trønderbanen regional railway network, running along the southern section of the Nordland Line. The route covers around 35 km and takes approximately 35–40 minutes, providing frequent services for commuters, students, and travellers heading to Trondheim Airport at Værnes. While it is a short route at 35km, the scenery on this line is simply breathtaking. This also introduces a brand new country to TSW, being Norway! With the addition of a new operator, SJ Norge! ROLLING STOCK: TYPE 76 FLIRT (NEW) (SJ NORGE) The Type 76 flirt is a bi-mode regional multiple unit built by stadler to run regional and stopping services in Norway, It features a central "Power Pack" generator car, allowing it to switch dynamically between electric overhead wires and diesel power. STATIONS: Trondheim Central Ladamoen Lilleby Leangen Rotvoll Ranheim Vikhammer Hommelvik Hell (yes, there's an actual station called Hell) Trondheim lufthavn (Airport) And Stjørdal SCENERY: What this route doesnt make up in length, more than makes up in scenery. The route passes along coastal towns, with Norways famous Fjords alongside the track throughout your journey. WHY THIS ROUTE? - 35km Commuter Line Running between Trondheim and Stjørdal. - Introduces a new Country to TSW, Norway! - Experience the breathtaking scenery of Norways Fjords - New Operator to the Game! SJ Norge
Yes please, in the absence of going all the way to Bodo or Storlien! Though my memory of this line lives in 1982 when I made the trip up to the north - Di4 to Mo-i-Rana with a Di3 forward and vv on return. Sadly the day train to Storlien was replaced by a bus at the time I did it.
