Norddalen
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We are now passing Norddalen which is a “canyon” formed during the ice age. In these dramatic surroundings the Rallar worked skilfully with hand drills and hammers. It was not unusual to hang a rope down the mountainside so that they could later use it as landings to stand on. This landslide prone stretch of track runs through many tunnels and overhangs and has land slide systems in place across all open stretches. There were many challenges associated with transporting materials up the mountain from the fjord by horse and cart. Therefore, several cable cars were built in the area. In 1899 the SJ railway company built a cable car from Nedre Hunndalen to Bjørnfjell. This was split into two sections and went across Norddalen with a mid-stop in Norddalen next to the train tracks. Thus, avoiding a 4.5 kilometre detour up the transport road and a steep ascent. Up until the completion of the railway the cable car transported 10,000 tons of goods.