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Ekspedert podcast

Listen and learn about the history of the Narvik region through our Ekspedert podcast.

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The staff

Redaksjonen består av Jon Framnes, Ida Fossli og Trond Blomlie. Alle tre figurerer som programledere, og Ida er produsent.

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Read more about the museums in the Narvik region

Ballangen Museum

The rich geology- and mining history of the area, and the community that built it.

Narvik Museum

The spectacular Ofotbanen railway and iron ore trains, Narvik city’s development and industry in addition to travelling exhibits.

Kjøpsvik Museum

The museum in Kjøpsvik cover mining and industrial history, cave finds, fish farming and household culture, war history and the school system.

Korsnes museum

The venue at Korsnes is an old communication center located in an idyllic area.

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Electrification of the Ofotbanen railway

Electrification of the Ofoten Line - In 1923, the Ofoten Line switched from steam locomotives to electrically powered locomotives.

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Opening of the Ofotbanen railway

On 15 November 1902, the Norwegian Ofotbanen railway was connected to the Swedish Malmbanan on the National Border. The following summer there was a tablecloth for a feast dinner and a royal visit.

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The locomotive Ofoten

The locomotive "Ofoten" was the first on the Ofotbanen line and belonged to The Swedish and Norwegian Railway Company Ltd.

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Carbide lantern

Carbide lantern with hook. It is a part of Ballangen Museums collection of historical objects.

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Mining hammer

A mining hammer was a widely used tool in mining industry to chop rocks from the mountain.

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Casting model

The casting model is a part of Ballangen Museum collection of historical objects from the vast mining history.

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