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Vestiges of Narrow Gauge in Donegal—a dozen new photos.

County Donegal was once served by narrow gauge railways that connected many of the larger towns and carried freight and passengers.

These were all abandoned long before my time. Vestiges of the old lines survive and there is considerable nostalgia for these lost wee railways.

In March, Kris and I spent several days in Donegal and photographed vestiges of the old narrow gauge, including the tracks maintained by the Fintown preserved railway.

I can’t help but wonder if the old Donegal narrow gauge railways had survived, today they would be Irish national treasures worthy of world attention and admiration.

Co. Donegal narrow gauge railway carriage at Corcreggan Mill, Dunfanaghy.
Ruins of the Owencarrow Viaduct.
Ruins of the Owencarrow Viaduct.
Ruins of the Owencarrow Viaduct.
Abandoned railway culvert near Fintown, Co. Donegal, Ireland.
Abandoned railway right of way near Fintown, Co. Donegal.
Tracks of the preserved Fintown Railway, Co. Donegal.
Vintage photo of Gweedore Station inside Fara Óg restaurant located near the site of th old station, Gweedore, Co. Donegal.

Click this link for a map showing the locations and routes of Donegal’s railways. [https://donegal.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Viewer/index.html?appid=29fffc213eb64cf69f3332e3558434c4#!]

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