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Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Killorglin Railway

The remnants of the Caragh Lake railway bridge

The remnants of the Caragh Lake railway bridge. Ref: R090

The two piers stand as sentinels at what was the Caragh Lake railway bridge

The two piers stand as sentinels at what was the Caragh Lake railway bridge. Ref: R092

Part of what remains of the Caragh Lake railway bridge. The steel structure of...

Part of what remains of the Caragh Lake railway bridge. The steel structure of the bridge was removed shortly after the closing of the line. Ref: R093

One of the stone piers of the Caragh Lake railway bridge

One of the stone piers of the Caragh Lake railway bridge. Ref: R094

A familiar sign from another era

A familiar sign from another era. Ref: R095

Old retaining wall near the river Behy, Glenbeigh where the train once crossed the...

Old retaining wall near the river Behy, Glenbeigh where the train once crossed the road. Note the railway sleepers overhead. Ref: R084

Culvert and embankment still to be seen in Mountain Stage

Culvert and embankment still to be seen in Mountain Stage. Ref: R085  

The covered way can be seen at Drung Hill

The covered way can be seen at Drung Hill. This was built as the area above it was prone to rock fall. On the continent they are called by the more dramatic name of...

A break in the embankment along Knocknadobar allows the water from the mountain to...

A break in the embankment along Knocknadobar allows the water from the mountain to pass. Ref: R087

The old station master’s house, now Michael Ahern’s Solicitors Office, Iveragh Road

The old station master's house, now Michael Ahern's Solicitors Office,  Iveragh Road. Ref: R079

The Bianconi horse and coach painting which was the forerunner of the railway as...

The Bianconi horse and coach painting which was the forerunner of the railway as a means of transportation across South Kerry. This was painted by local artist Jason Griffin and which is on the...

An image of the old J15 steam train that once served the Farrenfore to...

An image of the old J15 steam train that once served the Farrenfore to Valentia Harbour Railway line. This project on the old Metal Bridge crossing the River Laune was done by the Killorglin...

Waiting At Glenbeigh Station For The Last Train

Waiting At Glenbeigh Railway Station For The Last Train Ref: R078

A mist closes in on Drung Hill. This photo displays graphically the task that...

A mist closes in on Drung Hill. This photo displays graphically the task that faced the engineers and workers in boring through the red sandstone of Drung Hill. The rock displaced in the tunneling...

The terrain that faced the railway builders between Mountain Stage and Drung Hill

The terrain that faced the railway builders between Mountain Stage and Drung Hill. The mountain came right down to the sea which presented a vast challenge for bringing the railway west to Valentia Harbour....

A view from the railway line on Drung Hill looking down at Dingle Bay

A view from the railway line on Drung Hill looking down at Dingle Bay. Source: The National Library of Ireland. Ref: R072

The gleaming tracks of Killorglin Railway, a tribute to the milesmen who worked in...

The gleaming tracks of  Killorglin Railway, a tribute to the milesmen who worked in gangs of four and who maintained four miles of track per gang. Source: The National Library of Ireland. Ref:...

The Ellipse Bridge in Killorglin Station which was a feature of most Irish railways,...

The Ellipse Bridge in Killorglin Station which was a feature of most Irish railways, which allowed passengers to pass safely over the railway track. Source: The National Library of Ireland. Ref: R074

Photo taken from the platform of Killorglin Railway Station with St.James’ Catholic Church looming...

Photo taken from the platform of Killorglin Railway Station with St.James' Catholic Church looming large in the background. Source: The National Library of Ireland. Ref: R075

Photo taken from the School Road with the Good’s Store on left which is...

Photo taken from the School Road with the Good's Store on left which is now Fexco's Head Office in Iveragh Road. Source: The National Library of Ireland. Ref: R076