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Skabo Jernbanevognfabrikk

Norwegian railroad car manufacturer

Skabo Jernbanevognfabrikk was a mechanical workshop focusing on design and construction of railcars. It was established by Hans Skabo in Drammen, Norway, in 1864; it became the first rail car factory in the country when it took delivery of the cars for Kongsvingerbanen.2 It ceased to exist in 1979.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1864Founded1
  • Industryrail industry1
  • HeadquartersOslo1
  • Legal formaksjeselskap1

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HHB-11491 Skabo jernbanevogn
Photo: Domkirkeodden, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons3

Skabo Jernbanevognfabrikk was a mechanical workshop focusing on design and construction of railcars. It was established by Hans Skabo in Drammen, Norway, in 1864; it became the first rail car factory in the country when it took delivery of the cars for Kongsvingerbanen.2

The story

Founded by Hans Skabo in 1864.1

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Timeline

  1. 1979Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1864Founded Founded1

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