Former narrow-gauge railway of the Falkland Islands
Not to be confused with Rye and Camber Tramway.
Camber Railway
One of the two 'Wren' class narrow gauge steam locomotives of Camber Railway on the Falkland Islands, 1915.
Overview
Locale
Stanley, Falkland Islands
Termini
Stanley Harbour
Admiralty wireless station
Stations
none
Service
Type
Narrow gauge railway
Rolling stock
2 locomotives and 3 cars[1]
History
Opened
1915[1]
Closed
1920 / 1940[1]
Technical
Line length
5.6 km (3.5 mi)
Number of tracks
Single track
Track gauge
2 ft (610 mm)[1]
The Camber Railway was a 2 ft (610 mm) narrow gauge railway located on the Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic. It was one of the most southerly railways in the world.
The Camber Railway was constructed to support the Admiralty wireless station, supplying coal to generators which powered the station. It ran along the north side of Stanley Harbour for about 3.5 miles (5.6 km).[2][1]
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^"11ACamberRly". Railways of the Far South. 6 May 2011. Retrieved 16 May 2011.
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