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| Helmelo Zoutindustrie | |
|---|---|
| Platforms | 1 |
| Services | Passenger |
| Abbreviation | Hmlz |
| Connections | |
| Helmelo | |
Helmelo Zoutindustrie is a small halt situated in close proximity to Helmelo.
Station Layout
Like 's Heerenwijk, the halt itself is mostly barren, save for a bench present near the small level crossing.
Routes
As of writing, no routes are connected to or even remotely pass Helmelo Zoutindustrie halt.
Historical Basis
Rock salt was originally found in the area of Boekelo in 1911, with the significance of domestic salt extraction quickly being realised by the government. Of which the signal was given to undergo the extraction of the White Gold in Twente. The first salt would emerge in Boekelo, following the founding of the Royal Dutch Salt Industry (KNZ) in 1919.
With the large growth of the KNZ, a large salt chemical factory would be opened right next to the current salt industry, with the factory receiving its own rail connection. With NS regularly collecting and delivering goods wagons of salt and chemicals. The factory would however close in 1957, following the KNZ's decision to move its headquarters to Hengelo and ripping up the rail connection. The Second World War brought on further decline.
However, the halt which previously transported workers to work at the factory still stands to this day and is owned by the "Museum-Buurtspoorweg", with heritage trains running up and down the line.
Trivia
- The halt is based on the one by the Boekelo Zoutindustrie
- The halt itself resides on the now preserved heritage line Museum Buurtspoorweg
Gallery
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The Helmelo Zoutindustrie halt as seen from a level crossing on the mainline.
