Eastern Södermanland Railway — narrow-gauge steam trains in Mariefred
From the heritage station in Mariefred, coal-fired steam locomotives and wooden carriages run on 600 mm narrow gauge along Gripsholm Bay to Läggesta and Taxinge-Näsby.
8 November 2026 · Current
The Eastern Södermanland Railway (ÖSlJ) began operating in Mariefred in 1959 and is Sweden’s oldest heritage railway. Its 600 mm narrow-gauge track preserves locomotives and wooden carriages from the seven historic Swedish passenger lines built to this gauge between 1890 and 1909.
From Mariefred station to Läggesta and Taxinge
Journeys depart from Mariefred’s 1895 station house with its classic ticket office, waiting room, and engine sheds. The train follows the shore of Lake Mälaren past the Deer Park to Läggesta Nedre, offering direct connections with Mälartåg regional trains.
From Läggesta, the branch line continues along the water to Taxinge-Näsby station, a short walk from Taxinge Castle.
Season and Advent Santa trains
Regular steam services run from May to September, while the first Sunday of Advent brings the traditional Santa steam trains between Läggesta Nedre and Mariefred’s Christmas market.
Read more at Östra Södermanlands Järnväg (ÖSlJ).