H0 Models from Norway

Norwegian railways are today operated by Vy (passenger, formerly NSB) and CargoNet (freight), with infrastructure owned by Bane NOR. The network is electrified at 15 kV 16.7 Hz (compatible with Sweden, Germany, Austria) — but many lines remain diesel. Spectacular mountain lines Bergensbanen, Raumabanen and the tourist Flåmsbana are characteristic.

Norwegian railway operators

• NSB / Vy — the former Norwegian state railway, renamed Vy in 2019.
• Flytoget — Oslo airport express from Gardermoen.

Norwegian model manufacturers

• NMJ – Norsk Modelljernbane — Bergen-based, premium specialist for top-quality NSB models in DC and AC.

International manufacturers with Norway range

• Heljan — Danish, with extensive NSB range (Di 3 and electric locomotives).
• Märklin and Roco also offer NSB models.

Famous Norwegian locomotives & EMUs

• NSB Di 3 — the iconic Nohab diesel of NSB, sister to the Danish Litra MY and DR class V 170.
• NSB El 18 — NSB's modern universal electric, technically related to SBB Re 460.
• NSB El 14 / El 16 / El 17 — the classic generation of NSB electrics from the 1960s to 1980s.
• NSB BM73 — the Italian-built high-speed multiple unit for Intercity service.
• NSB Type 92 / Type 93 — diesel multiple units for non-electrified lines (Nordlandsbanen, Raumabanen).
• NSB El 11 — the classic electric of the Bergensbanen.

Famous lines

• Bergensbanen — spectacular high-mountain line Oslo–Bergen via Finse (1,222 m above sea level).
• Flåmsbana — the steep tourist line Myrdal–Flåm with 5.5 % gradient.
• Raumabanen — Dombås–Åndalsnes through the Romsdal valley.
• Nordlandsbanen — Trondheim–Bodø, one of Europe's northernmost railways.

Eras

Norwegian H0 models primarily cover Eras IV to VI — from the classic Di 3 and El 14 of the 1970s through El 18 to modern Vy liveries.