kulmarautat
Kulmarautat, also known as "Kulmabahn" in German, refers to a type of narrow-gauge railway that was prevalent in the Baltic region, particularly in Estonia, Latvia, and parts of Russia, during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These railways typically had a gauge of 750 mm (2 ft 5+1⁄2 in), which was narrower than the standard gauge used in most other railway systems. The term "kulmarautat" is derived from the Estonian words "kulm" meaning "corner" or "angle," and "raudtee" meaning "railroad," reflecting the often angular and winding nature of these tracks.
Kulmarautat were built to serve remote and sparsely populated areas where the cost of constructing standard-gauge
The most famous kulmarautat is the Estonian Railway, which operated in Estonia from 1896 until the Soviet
Despite their historical significance, most kulmarautat have been abandoned or converted to other uses, such as