The right hand photo shows the hideous tragedy that sits there now. This allowed locals and tourists easier access to travel from waterford tramore. Dublin to tramore 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line. Single main line with no intermediate stations and no branches. By its peak in 1920, ireland had 3,500 route miles 3,500 km. 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. The first accident took place on august 6 th, 1858 when the 6. 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. The tramore to waterford train station and railway line was opened in 1853 and the journey to tramore from waterford took 25 minutes. There was a wooded area between waterford and tramore near the half way public house and before the new bus service could begin, trees were chopped to provide clearance for the new buses. Buy your train ticket online via the booking links bellow. In 2012, he published a superbly produced book called the 5 minute bell, on the history of the line.
We sat in comfort in an atmosphere of expectation as we entered a fantasy world of make believe. You can travel anywhere in ireland on the rail network. A marvellous book has now been published detailing the history of. After departing a special station near waterloo built specifically for the line and its passengers, the train rocked its way. Tramore train the 5minute bell will be the first book. The photograph on the left shows the original train station, usually from the outside. Summary waterford and tramore railway incorporated 1851. There are some services not yet in our database, you can let us know what is missing. Hotels in waterford waterford hotels ireland hotels.
Karens books specializes in railroad, train, and transportation books from morning sun, four ways west, kalmbach, motorbooks, indiana university press, and others. History of tramore oceanics surf school tramoreoceanics. Kevin robertson books specialist retailer of british railway and model train books. 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 quickest way from the airport to either the bus station or the train station heuston is by taxi. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner. Waterford is the oldest city in ireland famous for its crystal ware, intriguing medieval history and new craft beer bar gradys yard. 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. Waterford was once a major railway centre, to which i briefly mention. 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. This is an early view of marine terrace on the left and the train station on the right, tramore, county waterford, ireland. 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. The train station, a restored mark 2 railway carriage, is located just outside the village of kilmeaden.
The distance of the train journey was a little over seven miles, with no stops in between. You can also access busaras by airlink express bus routes 747 and 748. The tramore steam train known as the iron horse, was established in 1853. See more ideas about waterford ireland, waterford city and ireland travel. One young girl was killed another was injured but no passengers were hurt. There are 4 ways to get from dublin to tramore by train, bus or car. The history of rail transport in ireland began only a decade later than that of great britain. As we made our way back to the tramore train station mam would take turns to give us a. 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. The train travelled the journey of seven and a quarter miles on 5ft. 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.
Of initial importance for its contribution to the development of tramore as a victorian seaside resort in. 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. Social club, tramore railway station, 26 june 1920. The gswr constructed line from dublin to waterford opened in the 1850s, the western approach of this line to the station was then. Suggestions to electrify the line were considered but were abandoned due to cost. A substantial history of the railway is given, and this is complimented by a small selection of photographs from the colm creedon archive, which. 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.
History of this isolated line in southern ireland finally closed in 1960. Dick sweeney of tycor avenue drove the very last train to tramore to pick up furniture and other items from the station. History of rail transport in ireland project gutenberg. The line shares much of its route along the banks of river suir with the waterford greenway. Searching for routes no routes were found routes found between waterford and tramore waterford. 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. Appraisal a very fine substantial railway station, built by the waterford and tramore railway company to a design attributable to sir john mcneill c. The tramore line had its city terminus at railway square in the south of the city. Michael oconnor is 59 years old, married with 3 children and 2. The train route started at railway square tramore, through crobally, over the. The waterford and tramore railway was the only line in ireland that was not connected to any other. Find all the transport options for your trip from kilkenny to tramore road right here. Tramore railway station opened on 5 september 1853 and finally closed on 1 january 1961. 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.
This line remained unconnected to any other railways. Tramore railway station, turkey road, lower branch road. Tramore station today looking rather sorry for itself. This is the slightly revised 2nd edition which was issued as a cloth bound book rather than the card covers of the 1st edition. Sadly the waterford tramore train service was discontinued in 1960 and replaced by a bus service. This area is rich in history and is only accessible by train.
The waterford and tramore railway was a railway in county waterford, ireland, that linked the. This passes through the station which offers parking and a coffee shop with facilities for visitors. Tramore is a seaside town in county waterford on the southeast coast of ireland. Kilkenny to tramore road 7 ways to travel via train, bus.
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. All other railways to waterford used waterford railway station situated on the opposite side of the river suir. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. 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. 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.
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. Accidents during its hundred years of existence the waterford and tramore railway had only four serious accidents. It offers airconditioned rooms with free internet access, and an awardwinning. The 10 best hotels near waterford railway station in. An irishmans diary about the waterford and tramore railway.
The magic of rails golden age has been brought to life in kilmeadan, co waterford. A very fine substantial railway station, built by the waterford and tramore railway company to a design attributable to sir john mcneill c. 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. The railway adventures is published by september publishing and was released in october 2018. By its peak in 1920, ireland had 3,500 route miles 4,200 km. Rome2rio makes travelling from kilkenny to tramore road easy. 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. A history of tramores lifeboat munster express online. The station closed on february 3rd 1924 following the extended cover of dunmore easts modern, motor lifeboat. This short article looks at the beginnings of the rail travel in waterford.
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. To travel from dublin to waterford by train, please read the following information. Located on the river suir, waterford was once one of the most important european ports in times past. 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. Welcome to tramore the south easts leading holiday resort. The social and economic significance of this railway is examined, with particular focus on local tourism. It accompanies the 2017 all the stations adventure, when we. 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. It was opened on 5 september 1853 and closed on 31 december 1960. Jack oneills new book launch munster express online. The 5minute bell history of the tramore train 18531960 book.
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. 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. In 1925 the railway line was taken over by the great southern railway and new schemes were examined for its development. 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. 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. The 5minute bell history of the tramore train 18531960 by frank. Each two pages depicts one train station, with two to four photos. The 5minute bell is the first book to completely capture the 107 year history of the waterford tramore railway. Waterford city had three railway stations when those lines were working.