Krylbo

Krylbo (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈkry̌ːlbʊ])[1] is a part of the Swedish town Avesta in Avesta Municipality, Dalarna County.

It was a market town until it merged with the city of Avesta in 1966.

Krylbo is mostly known for being an important railway hub called Avesta-Krylbo.

On July 19, 1941, a German train of five cars transporting ammunition exploded while standing at the Krylbo railway station.

Krylbo is the birthplace of legendary Detroit Red Wings defenceman Nicklas Lidström & athlete Henry Eriksson

The railroad station around 1910
Avesta Krylbo railroad station in February 2009