The Cavan/Leitrim Narrow-gauge Day Trip to Arigna May 26th 1958
This Cavan/Leitrim Narrow-gauge railway video was filmed on a Day Trip to Arigna from Ballinamore on May 26th 1958. I would like to thank Noel McPartland from Drumshanbo County Leitrim and his Museum Glimpses of The Past for giving me permission to use this video.
Stills courtesy of Michael Davies
I do not claim any ownership.
Cavan & Leitrim Railway
Historic footage of the Cavan and Leitrim Railway line.
Cavan & Leitrim Railway 'railway bicycle', Dromod 10th May 2019
Taking the bike, mostly reconstructed from original parts, for a spin in front of the new shed at Dromod.
The Cavan Leitrim Narrow gauge Railway
Listen to a special Documentary/Podcast I did on The Cavan/Leitrim Narrow-gauge Railway, which ran from Belturbet in Co Cavan, to Dromod in Co Leitrim, and also a tramway, which serviced Ballinamore, and ran to Drumshanbo, and later on to Arigna, Co Roscommon.
The programme first broadcast on April 17th 2017 features stories from people, who presenter Mike Mulvihill met along the way.
We’ll also hear just why so many people used The Narrow-gauge, and why it was so important to the local communities in the Shannonside Northern Sound region.
I do not claim Ownership of any music used
Visit to the C&L Dromod and Nancy
Above film taken on the 15th July 2017, clip features simplex LM350 and some information on Nancy.
We are currently half way through the second £10,000 fundraising goal to complete the loco. The money will be put towards an ashpan and new smokebox. Once this us complete the loco can be assembled and put back together.
Please see link for more information:
Railway Roundabout 1958 'Irish narrow gauge 1'
Crossing over the Irish sea via Fishguard, we come to the first half of the narrow gauge railways of Ireland. concludes next part.
All footage copyright by their respective owners
Cavan & Leitrim Railway Ruston Fun (2/2)
Drivers eye view during a brief spin on one of these mini beasts which sound like English Electrics
The Cavan & Leitrim Railway. 18/8/16
Hope you enjoyed.
Please support the railway, as it only has a few volunteers.
Railway Email: dromodrailway@gmail.com
Railway Website: cavanandleitrim.com
Cavan & Leitrim Railway Ruston Fun (1/2)
These hellfire mini beasts do their best English Electric impression.
Cavan & Leitrim Rly Dec 2013.
A trip from the end of the line back!
DROMOD C&L 1996
In 1996 we visited Dromod en route to a holiday destination a lot further South ... not only did the friendly chap get out of his bath to answer our knock on his door but having had his peace shattered by us he proceeded to extend the most incredible hospitality to us ... thank you so much Michael Kennedy.
Return of Nancy to Cavan & Leitrim Railway
Locomotive Nancy returned to the Cavan & Leitrim Railway in Dromod after 20+ year restoration.
Dromod Trains,Buses and Planes, or Maybe Just Some of Their Remains
The Cavan & Leitrim Railway is run by volunteers. Their Depot is in Dromod, Co. Leitrim. Trains run every weekend, and on Mondays. The group also have a transport museum, with narrow gauge trains of every gauge, buses, planes, fire engines and artillery guns from WW1 and WW2. It is located beside the Irish Rail Station in Dromod.
One of the original locos, No.2, and one of the original carriages, is preserved on display at the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum.
Thanks to Wikipedia for the above.
I was meeting up with my Irish American relatives in Dromod early June 2009,and was told of a railway museum across the railway bridge.
I was persuaded by Mr Michael Kennedy who runs the place to join a couple of guys from Belfast for a look around.
The pictures in this photo story are just some of the items on display here.Some exhibits are almost perfectly preserved,others as will be seen are almost graveyard material.
There's a yellow submarine---the cockpit and passenger section of a Douglas DC7 used by the Queen and Prince Philip in 1958---more aviation memorabilia---a bike that you pedalled on the railway line ! ---artillery---buses and all sorts of vehicles---and a myriad of other stuff.
Michael and his staff (should i call them that), have an almost encyclopedic knowledge of the history of any of their exhibits,and i would recommend a visit to anyone with an interest in anything.You'll be well entertained,and all for a donation of your choosing at the end of the tour.
The link that was here is no longer in existence.
Meanwhile take a look at
Pump trolley departing Dromod, Cavan & Leitrim Railway, 10th May 2019
Featuring participants from the RPSI's 'Knocknarea' railtour stretching their legs...
Dromod Railway Station in Ireland. Archive film 96365
Railways in Ireland. Amateur home movie footage.
Steam trains and other transport. Rail travel through the countryside. Level crossings.
Farmer and cow. Dromod railway station in Ireland, 1950's
Dromod in Action 2002
A blast from the past... Dromod Steam Loco in Action in 2002. This contains multiple scenes, around the yard, down the track and at the platform. It also includes short demonstrating inside the Engine how the boiler was lit
The Cavan/Leitrim Narrow-gauge Railway - Drumshanbo Station
This video deals with the Drumshanbo station towards the end of The Cavan/Leitrim Narrow-gauge railway.
Reminiscences of the 5 Railways of Derry
This video was produced by Destined as part of the Foyle Valley Railway Museum Project.
The Project incorporated:
Research on the Class 5 No.4 Meenglas engine;
Research on Derry's Railway Heritage;
Reminisence project; and
Restoration of the Class 5 No.4 Meenglas.
This video was funded by The National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Cavan & Leitrim Coal Train
Lady Edith with a rake of empty wagons headed for the mines