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1176:, are ye right?" (written in 1902), deriding the poor timekeeping and poor track quality of the time. Though amusing, some complained that this jesting nevertheless did little to further the cause for keeping the line open. French wrote the song after successfully suing the railway company for loss of earnings, when a late-running train prevented him from attending a performance on time. The company, in turn, appealed the ruling, but French was over an hour late for the court hearing in
1129:(A&E) filed an injunction to prevent the West Clare Railway from accessing lands it had built on that the A&E had previously claimed but not yet constructed on for itself. The case went to arbitration in March 1887. The West Clare Railway initially agreed to pay £51 annually for the right to build on the land, then in a second agreement reached on 27 June 1888, the West Clare Railway was ordered to pay rent at £60 annually to the A&E (which later became part of the
1861:
1156:. The line was proposed in 1889, with work starting on the extension in October 1890 and opening on 11 May 1892. The extension was worked by the West Clare Railway and was initially dogged by poor service and time keeping, but this later improved. Some of the service irregularity was attributed, in a report given at the railway's annual meeting in 1894, to a requirement set by the Board of Trade to run separate passenger and goods trains rather than
1196:, by which time French had the germ of a song in his head: the line, 'If you want to get to Kilkee, you must go there by the sea' was repeated in court although it failed to make it in the song's final version. The Railway had a disastrous policy of defending litigation. In another case heard on the same day as the Percy French case, Mrs. Mary Ann Butler, from Limerick sued the Railway successfully when she was struck by a
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Terminus in Dublin that morning. The show was late starting as a result, and with a much-reduced audience. French won his case at the Ennis
Quarter Sessions in January 1897, and was awarded £10 plus expenses. The Clare Journal's headline for the court hearing was, 'An Hour With Percy French "free of charge"'. The case has since been re-enacted by the Corofin Dramatic Society at
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gave notice of its intending closure with effect from 1 February 1961. CIÉ said that the West Clare was losing £23,000 (€1.2M 2006 equivalent) per year, despite the considerable traffic handled. In
December it was announced that the line would close completely on 1 January 1961. Eventually, the line
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The West Clare
Railway operated a fleet of eighteen steam locomotives. Some historical confusion is caused by the reusing of fleet numbers (when locomotives were withdrawn, their numbers were reallocated). Each entry in the table below is a separate locomotive, even where fleet numbers are repeated.
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Starting in the mid-1990s, efforts were made by a preservation society to recreate part of the original route. This group succeeded in acquiring
Moyasta station, and 5 km (3.1 mi) of the track bed. Passenger services were resumed using two new steel coaches with bench seating, parallel to
1187:
Many myths have arisen concerning the Percy French incident. The facts are that French had arrived in Kilkee four-and-a-half hours after the scheduled time for a show he was due to give at Moore's Hall on 10 August 1896. He had been due there at 3:25 pm, having begun his journey at
Broadstone
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ended there was a new growth in local businesses, and the
British Government determined that an improved railway system was necessary to aid the recovery of the West of Ireland. The West Clare Railway and the South Clare Railway were built by separate companies, but in practice, the West Clare
1089:
A preservation society maintains a railway museum at
Moyasta Junction station, and successfully re-opened a section of the railway as a passenger-carrying heritage line with diesel traction in the 1990s, and with steam motive power from 2009.
1891:. This engine had previously been a static exhibit at the mainline railway station in Ennis. The locomotive was steamed for the first time on 14 July marking the return of steam to the West Clare railway after an absence of over 57 years.
1717:). These were followed by three diesel locomotives (also built by Walkers). The use of diesel traction reduced operating costs, yet the investment in new rolling stock would largely be wasted by the early closure of the line.
2576:
1216:. In the same year, a survey of local businesses was conducted with a view to the possible replacement of the railway by road services. Local campaigners urged that the railway be converted to the standard
1939:
There are also three standard gauge passenger coaches on-site as static exhibits. One of these is used as a reception centre and cafeteria for visitors, and another as a lecture theatre for group visits.
1704:
In the early 1950s, under CIÉ management, the West Clare
Railway became a pioneer in the use of diesel traction. Passenger services were largely operated by four new articulated diesel railcars, built by
1906:, the railway owns twelve diesel engines, of which two are currently in service, the others awaiting restoration. Those in service are a 4-wheel Channel Tunnel shunting engine and a four-wheel former
2569:
1192:. His award was subsequently upheld in a reserved judgment when the railway company appealed the case two months later at the Clare Spring Assizes, before the Rt. Hon. Chief Baron
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2585:
2018:
2705:
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The railway has since acquired a number of redundant diesel locomotives, mostly from the Irish Bord na Móna; these are being gradually restored and returned to service.
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3115:
70:
3110:
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the direction of travel, built by Alan Keef
Engineering and outfitted locally in wood by WCR engineers. A small but powerful diesel locomotive built for
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By the time of its closure, the West Clare
Railway was the last narrow-gauge railway in Ireland offering a passenger service; various lines operated by
2028:
1058:, with the routes diverging at Moyasta Junction. The system was the last operating narrow gauge passenger system in Ireland and connected with the
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and Milltown Malbay was built a few years earlier than the South Clare Railway. The first sod was cut on 26 January 1885 at Milltown Malbay by
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2496:"2022 Opening Times – Closed to the public until further notice.. West Clare Railway. Steam and Diesel Trains. Near Moyasta, Kilrush, Kilkee"
1975:
has subsequently been located to the preserved railway (during 2009 and 2010) for storage, or as static exhibits. These locomotives include:
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shunter. Awaiting restoration are a further nine such Bord na Móna shunters, plus a six-wheel mine shunting engine dating from around 1948.
2023:
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Railway operated the entire line. The lines met at Milltown Malbay. In due course, the entire line became known as the West Clare Railway.
1913:
Two passenger coaches are in service, and assorted maintenance vehicles including a tank wagon, four flat trucks, and four tipper wagons.
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2554:
2421:
2691:
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63:
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closed on 31 January 1961 with CIÉ starting work on dismantling the line the day after the closure on 1 February 1961.
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1213:
1173:
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2866:
2601:
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1126:
2009:
The heritage railway has been closed since June 1st 2022 until further notice. The museum may reopen in 2024.
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1706:
1209:
1119:
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The line was opened on 2 July 1887. The notes for construction of the line were closed in December 1887.
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of passenger services in 1952 and freight in 1953 the system was still closed. On 27 September 1960,
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The Railway was notorious for poor timekeeping, resulting in litigation and a celebrated comic song.
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To-morrow Mr. Parnell ... will cut the first sod turned under the provisions of the Tramways Act
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was returned to the West Clare Railway at Moyasta Junction following restoration in England by
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2743:
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1169:
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55:
41:
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Heritage railways, museums and preservation societies in the Republic of Ireland
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85:
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On 5 July 2009 the West Clare Railway's original steam locomotive No 5
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The South Clare Railway built the extension from Milltown Malbay to
2317:. Dublin. 16 September 1890. p. 6 – via Newspapers.com.
2136:"Law Intelligence: Athenry and Ennis Railway v. West Clare Railway"
1066:, where a station still stands today for bus and train services to
2518:"West Clare Railway · Moanmore Lower, Moyasta, Co. Clare, Ireland"
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2267:. Dublin. 20 February 1889. p. 3 – via Newspapers.com.
2117:. Dublin. 25 February 1887. p. 8 – via Newspapers.com.
2061:. Dublin. 26 January 1885. p. 3 – via Newspapers.com.
1148:, Cappagh Pier (Kilrush Pier) and Kilrush docks with a branch to
1046:, via numerous stopping-points along the West Clare coast to two
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West Clare Railway · Moanmore Lower, Moyasta, Co. Clare, Ireland
2292:. Dublin. 4 December 1899. p. 2 – via Newspapers.com.
2217:. Dublin. 9 December 1887. p. 8 – via Newspapers.com.
1363:
The original four tank engines were too light; scrapped in 1901
1339:
The original four tank engines were too light; scrapped in 1915
1315:
The original four tank engines were too light; scrapped in 1900
1292:
The original four tank engines were too light; scrapped in 1912
1114:
The 43.4 km long (27.0 mi) West Clare Railway between
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2142:. Dublin. 10 March 1887. p. 3 – via Newspapers.com.
2089:. Dublin. 22 July 1885. p. 8 – via Newspapers.com.
2083:"Public Notices: Guaranteed Railway in Course of Construction"
2036:, who produces kits for those who model the West Clare Railway
2348:. Dublin. 30 July 1894. p. 3 – via Newspapers.com.
2242:. Dublin. 25 May 1892. p. 8 – via Newspapers.com.
2192:. Dublin. 1 July 1887. p. 7 – via Newspapers.com.
2167:. Dublin. 1 July 1896. p. 6 – via Newspapers.com.
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continue to operate in connection with the peat industry.
2458:(167). Irish Railway Record Society. 2008. Archived from
1971:
A collection of mainline diesel locomotives owned by the
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Preserved and returned to service on the WCR since 2009.
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The first sod will be turned ... within the coming week
1180:. He informed the judge that his lateness was because "
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Laughter in Court - Percy French v West Clare Railway
1936:, that being C227, were acquired for static display.
2019:
List of heritage railways in the Republic of Ireland
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1184:". The railway company's appeal was unsuccessful.
1951:) gauge coaching stock located here consists of:
2397:Laughter in Court - The Case of Mary Anne Butler
1182:I took the West Clare Railway here, your honour
1693:Acquired second-hand, shortly before closure.
1673:Acquired second-hand, shortly before closure.
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1867:a few weeks after return to West Clare tracks
8:
3091:Heritage railways in the Republic of Ireland
3070:Category:Tourist attractions in County Clare
1441:Identical to preserved locomotive 5 (above).
1416:Identical to preserved locomotive 5 (above).
2456:Journal of the Irish Railway Record Society
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1228:), but CIÉ rejected this on cost grounds.
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2091:The works were commenced last February...
1208:In 1925, the company was merged into the
27:Heritage railway in County Clare, Ireland
2029:List of narrow-gauge railways in Ireland
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1168:The West Clare Railway was the topic of
2632:Railway Preservation Society of Ireland
2236:"South Clare Railways Company, Limited"
2046:
1932:diesel loco, No.015 (formerly A15) and
1131:Waterford, Limerick and Western Railway
1024:, Ireland, between 1887 and 1961. This
2261:"West Clare Railway Company, Limited"
1967:Nos.4108, 4110 and 4402 (restaurant).
1876:construction work hauled the trains.
7:
3116:Defunct railway companies of Ireland
2394:Comerford, Brian (27 January 2012).
2366:Comerford, Brian (27 October 2011).
2024:History of rail transport in Ireland
1902:In addition to the steam locomotive
1212:. In 1945 the GSR was taken over by
266:
3111:Tourist attractions in County Clare
2428:. 13 September 2008. Archived from
2161:"Dispute Between Railway Companies"
308:
2792:Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark
2286:"The Proposed South Clare Railway"
1200:on the Railway platform in Ennis.
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25:
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46:Moyasta Junction with water tower
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2612:Donegal Railway Heritage Centre
1958:Side Corridor carriage No.1325.
1820:107 bhp diesel locomotive
1805:107 bhp diesel locomotive
1790:107 bhp diesel locomotive
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3106:3 ft gauge railways in Ireland
2422:"Withdrawn Locomotive Classes"
1074:. Intermediate stops included
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2647:Waterford Suir Valley Railway
2482:West Clare Railway Stock List
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1020:(WCR) originally operated in
3121:Railway lines closed in 1961
2186:"The New West Clare Railway"
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2484:. West Clare Railway. 2011.
1856:Preservation and re-opening
1125:In late February 1887, the
248:IE Line to Gort and Athenry
130:43.4 km (27.0 mi)
3137:
3101:Closed railways in Ireland
2211:"(untitled public notice)"
1174:Are Ye Right There Michael
3096:Transport in County Clare
3060:
2867:Parknabinnia (wedge tomb)
2660:
2602:Cavan and Leitrim Railway
2592:
2111:"(untitled legal notice)"
1164:Operation and timekeeping
1127:Athenry and Ennis Railway
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2597:Castlerea Railway Museum
1945:5 ft 3 in
1222:5 ft 3 in
86:52.6680806°N 9.5361028°W
2955:Kilfenora Burren Centre
2807:Caherconnell Stone Fort
2758:The Burren and environs
1956:Great Southern Railways
1715:County Donegal Railways
1210:Great Southern Railways
1133:) for use of the land.
1120:Charles Stewart Parnell
2938:Dysert O'Dea Monastery
1868:
820:Moyasta Loop platform
91:52.6680806; -9.5361028
3065:Category:County Clare
2933:Dromore, County Clare
2832:Creevagh (wedge tomb)
2780:Ballyallaban ringfort
2346:The Freeman's Journal
2315:The Freeman's Journal
2290:The Freeman's Journal
2240:The Freeman's Journal
2215:The Freeman's Journal
2190:The Freeman's Journal
2165:The Freeman's Journal
2140:The Freeman's Journal
2115:The Freeman's Journal
2087:The Freeman's Journal
2059:The Freeman's Journal
1898:Current rolling stock
1863:
1823:1955 Walker Brothers
1808:1955 Walker Brothers
1793:1955 Walker Brothers
1557:Kerr, Stuart & Co
1214:Córas Iompair Éireann
102:Commercial operations
2901:Rest of County Clare
2887:Shanmuckinish Castle
2775:Ballinalacken Castle
2622:Irish Traction Group
2426:Irish Traction Group
2311:"West Clare Railway"
1973:Irish Traction Group
1923:Irish standard gauge
1060:mainline rail system
1036:narrow-gauge railway
122:Preserved operations
2960:Kilfenora Cathedral
2673:Republic of Ireland
2432:on 10 December 2008
2375:. October 27, 2011)
1887:Engineering Ltd of
1437:1892 Dübs & Co
1412:1892 Dübs & Co
1140:South Clare Railway
334:IE Line to Limerick
82: /
3021:West Clare Railway
2970:Killaloe Cathedral
2913:Carrigaholt Castle
2882:Poulnabrone dolmen
2817:Cahermore ringfort
2727:Ennis and environs
2665:Heritage railways:
2652:West Clare Railway
2462:on 31 January 2009
2000:locomotive No. A3R
1994:locomotive No. 190
1988:locomotive No. 152
1982:locomotive No. 124
1965:Mark 2AB carriages
1869:
1194:Christopher Palles
1110:West Clare Railway
1018:West Clare Railway
587:Hanrahan's Bridge
179:West Clare Railway
150:Commercial history
35:West Clare Railway
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2985:Latoon fairy bush
2945:(Scattery Island)
2797:Burren Smokehouse
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2627:Lartigue Monorail
2607:Connemara Railway
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2928:Dromoland Castle
2842:Doonagore Castle
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