Q9834 : Monorail

taken 6 years ago, near to Listowel, Co Kerry, Ireland

Monorail
Monorail
Lartigue Monorail

Listowel played a role in Irish railway history as it was the site of the world's first monorail operation. The Listowel and Ballybunion Railway was built to the Lartigue system, with a double-engined steam locomotive straddling an elevated rail. It connected the town with Ballybunion. Coaches, with a compartment on either side of the rail, had to be kept balanced. If a cow was being brought to market, two calves would be sent also, to balance it on the other side. The calves would then be returned, one on either side of the rail. In 2003, a 1000 m long replica of the original monorailway was opened.

Listowel :: Q9934

Listowel (Irish: Lios Tuathail, meaning "Tuathal's ringfort") is a market town in County Kerry, and is situated on the River Feale, 28 km from the county town, Tralee. The town has a castle and is home to the world's first monorail.

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Q9834, 19 images   (more nearby search)
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Date Taken
Monday, 30 July, 2018   (more nearby)
Submitted
Wednesday, 7 November, 2018
Geographical Context
Railways 
Subject Location
Irish: geotagged! Q 986 341 [100m precision]
WGS84: 52:26.9743N 9:29.4679W
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Irish: geotagged! Q 987 341
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WEST (about 270 degrees)
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