A bygone era - Cashel na gCorr railway station, Gweedore

2c, on March 10, 2008, said:

Thats one remote station in the depths of Donegal winter. outstanding beautiful area though..

© an Sionnach, on March 10, 2008, said:

Hi 2cme. Yes its sure is a desolate spot. I think it is quite sad that so many Irish railways fell in disuse down the years, as they might have provided the perfect answer to todays transport problems. Imagine just how accessible areas like this could have been for the wandering photographer.

John

2c, on March 11, 2008, said:

It is! but the truth was we couldn't afford to keep em. That been said theres a wonderful melancholy in photography these places. Another spectacular stretch is Killorglin to Cahircaveen along the northern ring of Kerry route, tunnels bridges, coast & mountains it would have been a spectacular tourist railway. Should check it out!

© an Sionnach, on March 11, 2008, said:

Yes, I know that area quite well. I once walked part of the old Tralee to Dingle Light Railway which took in some spectacular views.

J.

MaryAlice, on April 1, 2008, said:

John:

This is incredible! I am just in awe! What a place to stumble upon. It's a most excellent and exciting capture! :)

Thank you so much for sharing this with me.

Kind regards,

Mary Alice

2c, on April 3, 2008, said:

Hi John,

hope your well,

The book title on the old railway walk is called off the beaten track - by Kevin Cronin

Heres the amazon link...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Off-Beaten-Track-Irish-Railway/dp/0862815630

regards h

© an Sionnach, on April 13, 2008, said:

Thanks 2cme, I'll be checking that one out.

John

weemaggie, on July 5, said:

my mother was born in that station on the Weds before Easter week 1916

Alan Larkin, on July 11, said:

Hello!

I found THIS, which tells you the lines he walked in the series.

Regards,

Alan.