The train stopped, the memory stayed
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The station gained another function after closing the line.
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According to the retrospective of the Museum, the Arc station ceased to operate in January 1990, with the closure of the section between Amarante and Arco de Baúlhe. In 8 January 2000, a protocol between REFER and the Municipality opened the way for the provision of facilities and the museological dynamics. The opening of the Museum, in 23 May 2004, belongs to this new life of space.
The compromise brought responsibilities: the Municipality was responsible for preserving, maintaining and managing the section, in collaboration with the National Railway Museum Foundation. The news of the Museum of April 2025 also reports the municipal decision of February 14 of that year to classify the whole. The change of use involved, therefore, agreements and continued work, in addition to the opening of doors to the public.
From the last journey to preserved memory
It opens every moment and discovers what the date represents.
January 1990 · Closure
The section closes and the station leaves the railway function.
8 January 2000 · A Protocol
Municipality and REFER agree the provision of facilities to the museum section.
23 May 2004 · Opening of core
The space receives the public as Railway Center of the Land Museum of Basto.
Source and context
Basto Land Museum — Railway Station Arco de Baúlhe classified as Municipal Interest Set, 02/04/2025
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