N9690 : Steam train, Ardee

taken 54 years ago, near to Ardee, Co Louth, Ireland

Steam train, Ardee
Steam train, Ardee
Preserved steam locomotive no 186 LinkExternal link (Archive LinkExternal link ) at Ardee with the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland’s “Slieve Gullion” railtour. The grain silos (background above the carriages) were one of the reasons why the branch survived into the 1970’s.
The Dromin - Ardee railway

The 4˝ mile branch from Dromin Junction, between Dunleer and Castlebellingham, opened in 1896 and closed to passengers in 1934. It remained open for goods finally closing in 1975.

Trains of the RPSI :: J3474

Formed in 1964, the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland (RPSI) is a registered charity which preserves steam and diesel locomotives and other rolling stock built for the Irish railway system. The RPSI maintains a museum at Whitehead and operates steam-hauled excursions over the present day Irish railway network for families and enthusiasts.
The purpose of this Shared Description is to provide a single reference point for photographs of RPSI trains. All queries regarding past or future RPSI operations should be directed to the RPSI through its web site: LinkExternal link

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N9690, 57 images   (more nearby search)
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Date Taken
Saturday, 17 April, 1971   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 3 July, 2012
Geographical Context
City, Town centre  Railways 
Subject Location
Irish: geotagged! N 962 905 [100m precision]
WGS84: 53:51.3103N 6:32.2739W
Camera Location
Irish: geotagged! N 962 905
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West-southwest (about 247 degrees)
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