Badge: Odense railcar 16 (1988)

Archive: Henrik Boye.
Publisher: Sporvejshistorisk Selskab (SHS).
Date: 1988.
City: Skjoldenæsholm (Denmark).

Odense Tramway (OS)
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Odense railcar 16, manufacturer Scandia, series 16-17, width 2.10 m, length 8.70 m, manufactured 1924, with 18 seats and 16 standing places, with advertising of 'Winthers Kaffe'.

Trams in Denmark 125 years
1863-1988
Tram Museum
Skjoldenæsholm

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Postcard: Odense Hovedlinie with railcar 17 at Søndergade/Filosofgangen (1952)Sporvejshistorisk Selskab owns 1 railcar and two trailer loads from Odense.By Henrik Boye, Sporvejshistorisk Selskab (SHS) - 1952.

Postcard: Odense Hovedlinie with railcar 4 on Skomagersstræde (1952)A similar railcar (no. 12) owned by Tramway Historical Society.By Henrik Boye, Sporvejshistorisk Selskab (SHS) - 1952.

Model tram: Odense, the front (1930-1940)Hunderup Forest. 765 IG Odense 765.By Henrik Boye, IG Odense - 1930 - 1940.

Postcard: Odense Hovedlinie by Banegården (1936)By Henrik Boye, Stenders Forlag.
1936.

Model tram: Odense, side view (1930-1940)By Henrik Boye, IG Odense.
1930 - 1940.

Matchbox: Odense sidecar 38 (1992)By Henrik Boye.
1992.

Odense Hunderup Skov (2022)Converted to "Ice Cream". Waiting room is still the same place.By Henrik Boye - November 24, 2022.

Model tram: Odense, the key side (1930-1940)By Henrik Boye, IG Odense.
1930 - 1940.

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Inauguration of Odense Light Rail (2022)Odense light rail was inaugurated on 28 May 2022, and the first train with passengers ran from the station called Parkering Odense Syd, which is located east of Hjallese. The Odense light rail was expected to open at the end of 2020, but the coronavirus and other longer-lasting issues were not in place. In contrast to the Aarhus light rail, the Odense light rail first waited for approval before announcing an opening date. And it must be said that it was a good solution, so that you did not end up with a cancellation at the last minute. In this film, we see clips from the opening day, information about the design, and a bit of history from Odense Sporveje. Today is May 28, 2022. I am at Hjallese Station, on my way to the Park & Ride facility south of Odense. I won a seat on Odense Letbane's first passenger train, which departs at 10:45 a.m. The trip is non-stop to Tarup, where the mayor and the Minister of Transport will board for the return trip. The first passenger light rail train left from the Odense Syd parking station, east of Hjallese. This station houses the light rail workshop, operated by Keolis, which also manages light rail in Odense and Aarhus. Odense light rail was scheduled to open at the end of 2020, but delays caused by the coronavirus and other long-term approvals pushed back the opening. Unlike Aarhus light rail, Odense waited for approval before announcing an opening date. This proved to be a good decision, preventing last-minute cancellations. At 10:20, the first light rail train in Odense arrived at the platform at the Park & Ride facility, ready to depart with passengers. - I recommend passengers stand up and hold onto the brackets and handrails until they get used to the train's rhythm. On the way to Tarup, I’ll share a little about the design of the new light rail. My name is Janik Frithioff, and I am a graphic designer at Odense Light Rail, where I have worked since 2017, contributing to station and train designs. We're here on train set number 01, named Brunneren. You can see it’s a very bright train with inviting colors, creating a cozy atmosphere, complemented by clear signage. This includes displays and signage along the train. The seats are made of cotton from Kvadrat in Ebeltoft, and the handrails are very visible, painted in subtle colors that won’t pollute the design. Several measures have been taken to make the train appear simple, inviting, and warm. The colors of Odense—sidewalks and buildings—are all warm tones, reflecting the city's palette. The color of our train represents Odense but is intentionally distinct from the cityscape. For blending in, darker colors are used, like the black overhead power poles, whereas the train's light color makes it stand out. We chose green for the emergency door opener—one of the few places in Denmark where this color is used to symbolize an emergency exit, aligning with requirements that emergency signs be green, even though German standards for train construction have red. We investigated and received approval to make it green, which indicates an emergency exit rather than a fire hazard. All communication in our trains and stations is in Danish and English. Our call center has a direct line to stations offering English translation. Signage and announcements are bilingual. The seats are soft and comfortable, unlike the hard seats found in metros or other transit modes. We prioritize quality to give citizens a better experience, even on short trips. We believe in providing high-class public transportation with comfortable seating, smooth rides, and an attractive visual environment. The trains also have large flex spaces for bicycles and strollers. Initially, these spaces were smaller, with a row of seats removed and replaced by foldable seats to increase capacity for bikes, wheelchairs, and prams. Then we arrived in Tarup Center, where many passengers were gathering for the first official train departure. Here, both the mayor and the Minister of Transport boarded for the return trip, with small inauguration ceremonies at each station, where ribbons were cut. At Albani Torv, many people waited for the first two trains arriving simultaneously. - It was fantastic. Lots of happy people. - Silent? - At least, there was only happiness. After that, the last ribbon was cut. And afterward, H.C. Andersen welcomed everyone to the City of Fairy Tales. In ancient fairy tales, the poet writes, "YES!" In millennia, they will come.By Kennys Film - May 28, 2022.

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Johnny Wøllekær from the Stadsarkivet about the city's historical development (2022)City archivist Johnny Wøllekær talks about Odense's development from trams to motorway to light rail and urban transformation. Thanks to Historiens Hus for lending photos.By Odense Letbane - March 28, 2022.

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Last updated: July 29, 2026.