The ruling gradient is 1 in 18 and it is adhesion worked with class 17 Bo Bo's at each end of the train.
At times four different levels of track can be seen at the same time
Originally the line was worked by steam, but electrified soon after completion.
Now used for tourist traffic only
The trailing engine Bo-Bo 17 2225 at Myrdal 2009-08-31. 15kV 300kW
Buit in 1982 this was the original version intended for use on the main lines, but found unsuitable and relegated to the Flamsbana and empty stock workings.
Looking forward from the train, its just possible to see the front loco in the rain
Spectacular waterfalls from a trestle between two tunnels
The trailing engine of another train awaiting start from Flam Bo-Bo 17 2230 2009-08-31
15kV 300kW
