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Lysaker. The facilities consist of six tracks and also allow access to the
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before 20:00. This was later made better by two weekly services calling at Vækkerø at 23:30, allowing the locals to enjoy the city's nightlife. The original kiosk was later moved to
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was built at Høvik, and standard gauge traffic was carried out on the northern track. A southern track was then built, which was used by narrow gauge trains. However, both were
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