In the 1950s and 1960s the railway system in Ireland became a
magnet for enthusiasts from Great Britain who realised that, as on
the mainland, a way of life was fast disappearing as diesel
traction replaced steam and the size of the rail network across
Ireland was shrinking. Much of the interest stemmed from the
similarity with the railways in Great Britain. Also, the existence
of several narrow gauge systems, two railway-owned tramways and
some cross-border operators added to the fascination. This album
covers those main line and narrow gauge railways in Northern
Ireland and the Republic of Ireland during the 1950s and 1960s,
which were photographed in colour and the images used are believed
never to have appeared in print before. Although most of the
pictures depict individual locomotives or ones hauling trains, the
opportunity has been taken to show some of the railway
infrastructure of the period as well, since this is of particular
interest to railway modellers. There has been a very active
preservation movement in Ireland over the years, with many
wonderful steam-hauled rail tours being operated that continue to
this day, however this book will focus on the normal every day
operations.
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