Numerous narrow-gauge systems were built, usually as three foot gauge railways (3 ft or 914 mm). Most are now closed, including one of the largest narrow-gauge systems, that of the County Donegal Railways Joint Committee. The Irish narrow gauge today survives as heritage railways in both the Republic and in Northern Ireland. Bord na Móna uses narrow gauge in the Midlands bogs as part of its peat transport network. There is also a private peat railway on the southern shores of L… WebVisit five of Ireland’s lost narrow-gauge lines and five of its 5-foot 3 inch-gauge companies in pictures taken between 1914 and 1966. Many images are from the 1950s when much change was afoot but also when some old friends had lingered long enough to be remembered here.

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WebIrish Narrow Gauge Railways book. Read reviews from world’s largest community for readers. Web1 to 20.3 Irish and Manx Narrow gauge Paul Stevenson has started an email list for modellers of Irish and Manx narrow gauge railways in 15mm to the foot or 1:20.3 scale, … cpu benchmarking tests

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Web1 to 20.3 Irish and Manx Narrow gauge. Paul Stevenson has started an email list for modellers of Irish and Manx narrow gauge railways in 15mm to the foot or 1:20.3 scale, on 45mm gauge track. (With sixteen new members in the first day, it looks like he may have struck a chord with some of us!) oneto20point3IrishNG. book. WebApr 25, 2009 · Gauge: 45mm (and a small section of 79mm) Era: 1950s Theme: Irish narrow gauge Age: 9 years Motive power: Live steam and battery Length of mainline: Approx. 30 … Ireland formerly had numerous narrow-gauge railways, most of which were built to a gauge of 3 ft (914 mm). The last (non-preserved) line to close was the West Clare Railway in 1961 (though it has been partially preserved). See more Cork Electric Tramways and Lighting Company; opened 1898, closed 1931 See more Steam Train Express (located in the Emerald Park (formerly Tayto Park) theme park); opened 2015 (operating) See more Northern Ireland Bellevue Park Railway (located in Bellevue Park); opened 1933, closed 1950 (defunct - park still operating) Republic of Ireland See more Dublin and Lucan Electric Railway; opened 1900, closed 1925 See more The St James's Gate Brewery narrow-gauge tramway, constructed 1873, closed 1975 See more Listowel and Ballybunion Railway; opened 1888, closed 1924; partially preserved See more • Trains portal • Ireland portal • History of rail transport in Ireland • List of heritage railways in Northern Ireland • List of heritage railways in the Republic of Ireland See more cpu benchmark monkey