railway museums dromod

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....

Step back in time and discover the magic and charm of an Irish narrow gauge railway at the end of the 19th century. The line, which opened in 1887 and was closed in 1959, is being lovingly restored as a fully operational railway. Originally, the line ran from Dromod to Belturbet, some 33 and three quarter miles, with a 14 and three quarter mile spur from Ballinamore to Arigna. Today, half a mile of the railway has been rebuilt to a temporary terminus at Clooncolry. From here we hope to extend...