Finnish Railways got their start when the Helsinki - Hameenlinna track was built in 1862. Finland was then a Grand Duchy of Russia. Next track was built in 1870 and it was completed on a later historical date, Sept. 11th.
edit 1: http://www.rautatie.org/web/en/default.asp The Finnish Railway museum.
Finnish Railways
Finnish Railways
Moggie
Dogs have masters, cats have staff.
Trainmaster's own Skimbleshanks :)