Tramore train station history books

Jack oneills new book launch munster express online. Located on the river suir, waterford was once one of the most important european ports in times past. A heritage narrow gauge railway follows six kilometers of the abandoned waterford dungarvan route, from the station at kilmeadan into. This narrow gauge railway follows over 6km of the route of the abandoned waterforddungarvan line. The right hand photo shows the hideous tragedy that sits there now. Today, waterford still maintains its small irish town feel, and has a much more relaxed vibe than the larger cities, whilst still providing for most travelers.

The magic of rails golden age has been brought to life in kilmeadan, co waterford. Tramore is a seaside town in county waterford on the southeast coast of ireland. This short article looks at the beginnings of the rail travel in waterford. The photograph on the left shows the original train station, usually from the outside. Karens books specializes in railroad, train, and transportation books from morning sun, four ways west, kalmbach, motorbooks, indiana university press, and others. A rich, illustrated and entertaining history of the iconic grand central terminal, from one of new york citys favorite writers, just in time to celebrate the train station s 100th fabulous anniversary. As we made our way back to the tramore train station mam would take turns to give us a. While the first attempt to establish a railway in waterford was by an act of parliament in 1826, the first railway actually built was over 20 years later in 1848.

A very fine substantial railway station, built by the waterford and tramore railway company to a design attributable to sir john mcneill c. The waterford and tramore railway was the only line in ireland that was not connected to any other. The tramore line had its city terminus at railway square in the south of the city. There are some services not yet in our database, you can let us know what is missing. Ahem, sorry, we mean actually dead passengers from 1854 to 1941, the london necropolis railway took a 40minute, 23mile 37kilometer journey, carrying both the deceased and the living who mourned them to the cemetery. By its peak in 1920, ireland had 3,500 route miles 3,500 km. You can travel anywhere in ireland on the rail network. The history of rail transport in ireland began only a decade later than that of great britain. Kestrel railway books publishes books about british railway history. Following a tragic canoe accident within tramore bay in 1962, when three youths drowned, a committee was established under the auspices of the irish red cross water safety committee to investigate the possibility of placing a. The gswr constructed line from dublin to waterford opened in the 1850s, the western approach of this line to the station was then. Kilkenny to tramore road 7 ways to travel via train, bus.

This is an early view of marine terrace on the left and the train station on the right, tramore, county waterford, ireland. A substantial history of the railway is given, and this is complimented by a small selection of photographs from the colm creedon archive, which. A history of tramores lifeboat munster express online. The 5minute bell is the first book to completely capture the 107 year history of the waterford tramore railway. It accompanies the 2017 all the stations adventure, when we. The tramore steam train known as the iron horse, was established in 1853. History of tramore oceanics surf school tramoreoceanics. Appraisal a very fine substantial railway station, built by the waterford and tramore railway company to a design attributable to sir john mcneill c. This allowed locals and tourists easier access to travel from waterford tramore.

The train station, a restored mark 2 railway carriage, is located just outside the village of kilmeaden. Experience the beauty of the suir valley from a narrow gauge railway in partially open period carriages as you take in the panoramic views of the river and rolling farmland. The railway was short, a little over 11 kilometres, and the journey time from manor street station in waterford to tramore was a quarter of an hour. Sadly the waterford tramore train service was discontinued in 1960 and replaced by a bus service. Searching for routes no routes were found routes found between waterford and tramore waterford. Tramore station today looking rather sorry for itself. You can also access busaras by airlink express bus routes 747 and 748. The railway adventures is published by september publishing and was released in october 2018. Little is known about these people, but one thing is for sure, they where hunter gathers using the natural resources of the area to survive. The first accident took place on august 6 th, 1858 when the 6.

Accidents during its hundred years of existence the waterford and tramore railway had only four serious accidents. This area is rich in history and is only accessible by train. Suggestions to electrify the line were considered but were abandoned due to cost. Social club, tramore railway station, 26 june 1920. One young girl was killed another was injured but no passengers were hurt. Each two pages depicts one train station, with two to four photos. Dick sweeney of tycor avenue drove the very last train to tramore to pick up furniture and other items from the station. The 5minute bell history of the tramore train 18531960 by frank. Long queues would greet us outside the station and our minds struggled to make sense of all the activity, the hustle and bustle, people pushing and shoving, the deafening noise of the train.

Find all the transport options for your trip from kilkenny to tramore road right here. There are 4 ways to get from dublin to tramore by train, bus or car. The 10 best hotels near waterford railway station in. Kevin robertson books specialist retailer of british railway and model train books. The quickest way from the airport to either the bus station or the train station heuston is by taxi. Of initial importance for its contribution to the development of tramore as a victorian seaside resort in. The waterford and tramore railway was a railway in county waterford, that linked the city of waterford and the seaside town of tramore, a distance of 7 1. Waterford city had three railway stations when those lines were working. Tramore railway station, turkey road, lower branch road. Waterford is the oldest city in ireland famous for its crystal ware, intriguing medieval history and new craft beer bar gradys yard. The line shares much of its route along the banks of river suir with the waterford greenway.

By its peak in 1920, ireland had 3,500 route miles 4,200 km. The 5minute bell history of the tramore train 18531960 book. A marvellous book has now been published detailing the history of. Dublin to tramore 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line. Tramore train the 5minute bell will be the first book. History of this isolated line in southern ireland finally closed in 1960. After nearly 56 years, the cut still rankles in waterford and tramore, the demise of their railway line, on which the last train ran on the last day of december 1960. Rome2rio makes travelling from kilkenny to tramore road easy. Sea horse tragedy in 1816, the sea horse, a military transport ship, with the 2nd battalion of the 59th regiment of foot, was wrecked in tramore bay, and 292 men and 71 women and children perished. The 5minute bell will be the first book to completely capture the 107 year history of the waterford tramore railway that sadly ceased operating on 31 december 1960. Welcome to tramore the south easts leading holiday resort. The train route started at railway square tramore, through crobally, over the metal bridge, on through pickardstown, carriglong, duagh and kilbarry marshes before entering the tidy little. After departing a special station near waterloo built specifically for the line and its passengers, the train rocked its way. It was opened on 5 september 1853 and closed on 31 december 1960.

All other railways to waterford used waterford railway station situated on the opposite side of the river suir. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner. The most spectacular of the few accidents happened on an august night in 1947, when the last train arrived from waterford and sailed through the wall at the end of tramore station, on to the. History of rail transport in ireland project gutenberg. We sat in comfort in an atmosphere of expectation as we entered a fantasy world of make believe. In 1925 the railway line was taken over by the great southern railway and new schemes were examined for its development. Would it be possible for me to get information on where i can buy this book, during a recent visit to waterford i heard an interview with jack oneill on a local waterford radio station and have spent the last week trying to find out where i can buy his books. Tramore railway station opened on 5 september 1853 and finally closed on 1 january 1961. To travel from dublin to waterford by train, please read the following information. Summary waterford and tramore railway incorporated 1851.

This passes through the station which offers parking and a coffee shop with facilities for visitors. Waterford city is 65 km 40 miles west of wexford, 78 km west of rosslare harbour, 158 km 98 miles southwest of dublin, 126 km 78 miles east of cork, and 153 km 95 miles southeast of shannon airport by train. The distance of the train journey was a little over seven miles, with no stops in between. This line remained unconnected to any other railways. This article on the cork and youghal railway is based on the work of the late colm creedon, railway enthusiast and transport historian, who dedicated his lifetime to researching the history of railways and published a number of books on the subject. Waterford was once a major railway centre, to which i briefly mention. See more ideas about waterford ireland, waterford city and ireland travel. The social and economic significance of this railway is examined, with particular focus on local tourism. This is the slightly revised 2nd edition which was issued as a cloth bound book rather than the card covers of the 1st edition. The station closed on february 3rd 1924 following the extended cover of dunmore easts modern, motor lifeboat. In 2012, he published a superbly produced book called the 5 minute bell, on the history of the line. Buy your train ticket online via the booking links bellow.

An irishmans diary about the waterford and tramore railway. The waterford and tramore railway was a railway in county waterford, ireland, that linked the. Hotels in waterford waterford hotels ireland hotels. The tramore to waterford train station and railway line was opened in 1853 and the journey to tramore from waterford took 25 minutes. The history of tramore begins some 10,000 years ago where the original settlement was located in the rabbit burrows commonly known today as the sand dunes. Michael oconnor is 59 years old, married with 3 children and 2.

Kilkenny on the north side of the river suir, with the actual major town of waterford on the south bank of the river linked by a long road bridge. Goin to the pictures by frank odonoghue with andy kelly this is an affectionate recollection of the era when goin to the pictures was our greatest entertainment. The initiative was the brain child of lecturer jacinta greene beatty and was officially launched on monday, th april, by frank odonoghue who presented ms greene beatty with a copy of his book, the 5minute bell, which relates the 107 year history of the tramore train and will be retained at the wit luke wadding library. For those of us who used the train, this book presents a trip down memory lane and recalls simpler times when cars were fewer, tv was snowy at best and mobile phones, visa. Tramore train the 5minute bell will be the first book to completely capture the 107 year history of the waterfordtramore railway that sadly ceased operating on 31 december 1960. It offers airconditioned rooms with free internet access, and an awardwinning.