 Proposals for a railway between Oslo and Drammen were launched in 1864 and planning commenced two years later . This involved deciding upon the location of the stations . Although the idea of placing one at the municipal centre of Sandvika was not met with protest , there was not consensus regarding the other and both Østre Stabekk and Lysaker were proposed . The latter was selected by the municipal council because of its vicinity to the Oslofjord and being located next to a waterfall . 
