Heggeli | |
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General information | |
Location | Vestre Aker, Aker (1912-1948) Oslo (1948-) Norway |
Elevation | 55.0 m |
Line(s) | Røabanen |
Distance | 4.2 km |
Construction | |
Structure type | At-grade |
History | |
Opened | 1912 |
Closed | 1995 |
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