Original
The original connection was run by Locaalspoorwegmaatschappij Hollands Noorderkwartier (1884 - 1935). The line was opened on November 3, 1887. The connection follows a curving path, to reduce the amount of land that had to be confiscated. The train used steam traction, with diesel traction being introduced in 1929.
The line was closed for passenger service from January 1, 1936 until May 29, 1940.
On January 5, 1941 the line was permanently closed for passenger service, just as the railway station in Medemblik.
Read more about this topic: Steamtrain Hoorn Medemblik
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