An Evening of Bluegrass and Steam: Musiktåget's Night Ride Through Småland

OHS TRAIN FIELD GUIDE

An Evening of Bluegrass and Steam: Musiktåget's Night Ride Through Småland

Board Ohsabanan's historic train for a single-evening journey combining scenic Småland woods, a live PPM concert in Gimarp, and included grilled food and refreshments—this guide explains what to expect.

An Evening of Bluegrass and Steam: Musiktåget's Night Ride Through Småland.

Duration
3h
Location
Ohs
Operator
Ohsabanan
Category
Train
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Upplev en svängig tågresa genom Smålands vackra landskap med Musiktåget: stig ombord på Ohsabanans historiska tåg, låt hjulen rulla genom skogarna och avsluta kvällen med en stämningsfull konsert i Gimarp där PPM spelar en mix av bluegrass, country och americana. Under resan serveras grillade hamburgare, alkoholfri dryck, kaffe och kaka, allt inkluderat i biljettpriset; Musiktåget körs som en kvällstur med avgång den 8 augusti, med start kl. 18:00 och återkomst cirka kl. 20:50.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE ROUTE

Historic Ohsabanan rolling through Småland forests

The journey unfolds aboard Ohsabanan's historic train as it threads through Småland's wooded landscape—an evocative rail stretch where the setting is as much a part of the show as the music.

THE MUSIC

PPM in Gimarp: acoustic bluegrass, country and americana

Arriving in Gimarp, passengers hear PPM's emphasis on harmony and acoustic instruments styled in a 1940s–50s vintage aesthetic, presenting a focused set of bluegrass, country and americana.

THE CULTURE

A convivial evening with food included

The ticket price covers grilled hamburgers, non‑alcoholic drinks, coffee and cake—turning the outing into a simple, social evening of music and local atmosphere.

What the day feels like

What the evening feels like

Board at Ohs Bruk as the clock approaches 18:00, settle into the historic carriage and watch the forested corridor of Småland pass by. The short, three‑hour rhythm of the evening carries you to Gimarp for a compact, acoustic concert by PPM, served alongside grilled food and non‑alcoholic refreshments; later the train returns to Ohs Bruk around 20:50, leaving the sense of a single, well‑contained musical excursion.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this evening suits—and who might look elsewhere.

1
Couples and small groupsIdeal for those seeking a short, social evening: a scenic ride, a compact live set and included food within a three‑hour window.
2
Acoustic and roots music fansA concentrated live performance by PPM focused on harmony and acoustic instruments makes this a direct draw for fans of bluegrass, country and americana.
3
Families seeking an easy evening outingWith food and non‑alcoholic drinks included and a relatively short duration, the event can suit families looking for a contained evening activity.
4
Rail and heritage enthusiastsThose interested in historic trains and scenic short rail journeys will appreciate traveling aboard Ohsabanan through classic Småland terrain.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Season

Musiktåget runs as a single evening departure on 8 August; the outing starts at 18:00 and returns to Ohs Bruk at approximately 20:50, encompassing a roughly three‑hour duration.

What’s included

Ticket price includes the train experience, a concert in Gimarp, grilled hamburgers, non‑alcoholic drinks, coffee and cake.

Meeting point

Boarding and the designated meeting location is Ohs Bruk.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

When does Musiktåget run?

Musiktåget is scheduled as a single departure on 8 August, with departure at 18:00 and return to Ohs Bruk around 20:50.

Where do I board the train?

The meeting and boarding point is Ohs Bruk.

How long is the event?

The total duration of the evening is roughly three hours.

Is food provided?

Yes—grilled hamburgers, non‑alcoholic drinks, coffee and cake are included in the ticket price.

Who performs on Musiktåget?

The concert features PPM performing a mix of bluegrass, country and americana with a focus on harmony and acoustic, vintage‑styled instrumentation.