railway museums ireland

It was an inspired decision to take the railway station-house and signal-box at Moira into State care as a gesture towards preserving industrial archaeology in the province. The station-house dates from 1841, and is the oldest surviving station building in Northern Ireland.

The station-house preserves much of the original woodwork inside, while the signal-box retains the complicated series of levers for regulating the signals along the line which are fast being replaced everywhere by...

The Lartigue Monorail was a unique railway line which ran from Listowel to Ballybunion between 1888 & 1924. Reputed to be the only one of its type in the world to commercially operate, it was characterised by an engine and carriages which ran along a single rail standing 3 feet off the ground through the centre of the train. Designed by French engineer Charles Lartigue, you can now be part of history and experience this unique mode of transport at the reconstructed Lartigue Monorailway, Listow...

Foyle Valley Railway Centre hosts an exciting and fascinating collection of railway artefacts including the majestic County Donegal Railway steam locomotive 'Columbkille' and diesel railcars No. 12 (1932) and No. 18 (1942). The museum celebrates the outstanding railway history of the city. The working diesel railcars run on a picturesque three-mile track through the nearby Riverside Park. Admission free. Train rides are available seasonally and charges apply (please telephone in advance to c...

Welcome to Donegal's only operational narrow gauge railway. Here, nestling deep in the heart of spectacular mountanous scenery steepted in tradition, myth and folklore, and running along the crystal clear waters of Loch Finn you are invited to relive those nostalgic days when Donegal had about 200 miles of narrow gauge railway operated by the County Donegal and Londonderry & Lough Swilly Railwya Companies.

Theis unique journey is a three mile return trip right along the shore of Loch...

Climb on board for a short train ride - or travel further afield on a special mainline steam excursion. Many engines and coaches are on display in transport museums and railway centres, with memorabilia from the golden age of steam.

The first railway in Ireland opened in 1834, and the network quickly reached into all corners of the island. By 1920 almost 3,500 miles of track threaded the countryside and no Irish town was more than 10 miles from a railway station.

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Climb on board for a short train ride - or travel further afield on a special mainline steam excursion. Many engines and coaches are on display in transport museums and railway centres, with memorabilia from the golden age of steam.
The first railway in Ireland opened in 1834, and the network quickly reached into all corners of the island. By 1920 almost 3,500 miles of track threaded the countryside and no Irish town was more than 10 miles from a railway station.
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A fascinating collection depicting rural and domestic life.  It includes excellent examples of stone age artefacts from the Bann Valley, a boat from the eel fishery nearby and a jaunting car. Entrance between the war memorial and the Health centre. Wheelchair access....

The Fry Model Railway is a unique collection of handmade models of Irish trains, from the beginning of rail travel to modern times. One of the world's largest miniature railway, the exhibition is unique in that it is a working railway covering an area of 2,500 sq. feet.
Situated in the beautiful grounds surrounding Malahide Castle, this delightful collection is a treat for railway enthusiasts, children and adults alike.
The beautifully engineered models are from a collection originally b...

A working steam railway in conjunction with a museum are currently being developed at the railway station in Dromod to commemorate the old Cavan and Leitrim Railway which closed in 1959....

Clogher Valley Railway exhibits and works by willliam Carleton....