In the late 19th / early 20th centuries, Iceland had a 900mm gauge system some 12km in extent, used for harbour construction and maintenance. The two steam locomotives are preserved as static exhibits. There is also some evidence for the existence of a small 600mm gauge industrial system.
There are no active railways in Iceland today, but over the years there have been various proposals for introducing trams or a Metro system to Reykjavik.
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Glyn Williams
Flag image from CIA World Factbook
