Narrow gauge railroad Banitis connects regional centers Gulbene and alūksne and is the only Baltic working narrow-gauge railway for General use. The path from Gulbene to Aluksne length of 33 kilometers left of the once functioning 212-kilometer railway Stuckman – Roll, created in 1903.

Narrow gauge railroad Banitis is a cultural monument of national importance, which shows the development of technology in the twentieth century. The name "Banitis" comes from the German word "Bahn", which means "highway" – highway, highway.

The gauge of the railway is 750 millimeters. Passenger services are organised regularly. Every day on the route Gulbene – Aluksne run 3 pairs of trains. The journey takes an hour and a half. In most cases, people and goods are transported by conventional locomotives. And during the holidays and on special occasions on line locomotives out-veterani-ies and 80-ies of XX century. Historical technique is well restored. For example, use steam "CN-4-332". It is rented in the Estonian railway Museum in the village Lavassar. And the locomotive "Marisa", named after the wife of Baron Woolf, the most famous person in this area in the late nineteenth century, runs on wood.

Every day this road is used by hundreds of passengers traveling on business. The locals call the railroad "our rural bus".

Among tourists and guests of the city the road is very popular. First of all, rural Latvia is very beautiful. From the Windows of trains you can enjoy scenic forests, fields, hills. Undoubtedly, a very attractive retrophone, which are furnished in the old style of the early XX century. And the tour guide talk about the fascinating history of the country and the region. Children will be very interested to hear about the mysteries of the forest. It is in amazing forests between alūksne and Gulbene was situated the Kingdom of the elves.

Entertainment program on the narrow gauge railway for tourists is usually prepared in secret and becomes an unusual surprise for most participants. Regular show is arranged of robbers. The train suddenly stops at a deserted station or in an open field. He was attacked by a gang of thugs. Children begin to scream, ladies rip off expensive jewelry, men grab the guns. Everywhere is heard the shooting, heard the neighing of horses. Captivated tourists sent to the bandit camp, where "hostages" fed porridge and fried sausages. All the food is cooked on fire. Children play different games. This is all part of the fun and unforgettable show. Novelty robbers show will also be on tour in the guest house in Gulbene and alūksne districts.

By the way, a trip on the tourist train will take approximately 4 hours.

Also, the narrow gauge Banitis offers tourists a tour of Gulbenskom depot, riding in the car-the interior of the leaders of the Estonian Communist party with the atmosphere of the Soviet era, hand trolley, show barmaid, border guards and snacks, overnight in Gulbene depot or the train salon leaders of the Estonian Communist party, as well as places for tents near Gulbene depot.

The railroad is owned by a private company "Banitis Gulbene-alūksne", a member of the European Federation of tourist and Museum Railways FEDECRAIL.