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A week or two ago, we went on an excursion to the very small town of Mariefred, for a medieval faire, tournaments, etc.

However, another attraction in that place is the museum railway, and me and my daughter couldn't keep from taking a trip.

This is the 2-6-2 tank locomotive that pulled our train, the K.M. Nelsson.

The railroad is of the Decauville system, i.e. 600 mm gauge (less than two feet between the rails) and the rolling stock almost looks like toys or garden railways, but that is a bit deceptive. The Nelsson weighs in at slightly above 17 metric tonnes, so it's a serious piece of machinery.

Description
A week or two ago, we went on an excursion to the very small town of Mariefred, for a medieval faire, tournaments, etc.

However, another attraction in that place is the museum railway, and me and my daughter couldn't keep from taking a trip.

This is the 2-6-2 tank locomotive that pulled our train, the K.M. Nelsson.

The railroad is of the Decauville system, i.e. 600 mm gauge (less than two feet between the rails) and the rolling stock almost looks like toys or garden railways, but that is a bit deceptive. The Nelsson weighs in at slightly above 17 metric tonnes, so it's a serious piece of machinery.