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Get InspiredEuropeThe NetherlandsGelderlandWenum WieselInformatiepunt voormalige spoorlijn Apeldoorn-Zwolle
Informatiepunt voormalige spoorlijn Apeldoorn-Zwolle
NL
Tourist Attraction·Educational, Quiet, Historical
Located in Wenum-Wiesel, this information point serves as a memorial to the defunct Apeldoorn-Zwolle railway line, which operated in the late 19th century. Known popularly as the 'Barons' Line,' the railway was a significant project by the Royal Dutch Local Railway Company (KNLS). Visitors can see a small information board alongside a preserved buffer stop and a short section of original track. It is a quiet, outdoor spot that provides interesting local context for those traveling through the Gelderland countryside, particularly for those interested in industrial and transportation history.
Located in Wenum-Wiesel, this information point serves as a memorial to the defunct Apeldoorn-Zwolle railway line, which operated in the late 19th century. Known popularly as the 'Barons' Line,' the railway was a significant project by the Royal Dutch Local Railway Company (KNLS). Visitors can see a small information board alongside a preserved buffer stop and a short section of original track. It is a quiet, outdoor spot that provides interesting local context for those traveling through the Gelderland countryside, particularly for those interested in industrial and transportation history.
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Address
7345 DG Wenum-Wiesel, Netherlands
Hours
Open nowOpen 24 hours
Highlights
Informative signage about the 'Barons' Line'.
Preserved buffer stop and track section.
Historical context of the 19th-century KNLS railway.
Easily accessible outdoor location.
Occasion Tags
Tourists, Locals, Solo
Reviews
4.0
Great1 reviews
The Informatiepunt voormalige spoorlijn Apeldoorn-Zwolle is a modest but informative historical marker in Wenum-Wiesel. Reviewers note that the site features a small sign detailing the history of the defunct railway line between Apeldoorn and Zwolle. A key physical highlight is the preserved buffer stop and a section of track that remains in place as a physical reminder of the past. The line is historically significant, having been built between 1887 and 1889 by the Royal Dutch Local Railway Company. It is often referred to as the 'Barons' Line,' a detail that adds local flavor to the visit. Overall, it is described as a simple, educational stop for those interested in Dutch railway heritage.
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Location
Wenum-Wiesel, Gelderland, Netherlands
