Dromod Trains,Buses and Planes, or Maybe Just Some of Their Remains
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ก.ค. 2009
- The Cavan & Leitrim Railway is run by volunteers. Their Depot is in Dromod, Co. Leitrim. Trains run every weekend, and on Mondays. The group also have a transport museum, with narrow gauge trains of every gauge, buses, planes, fire engines and artillery guns from WW1 and WW2. It is located beside the Irish Rail Station in Dromod.
One of the original locos, No.2, and one of the original carriages, is preserved on display at the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum.
Thanks to Wikipedia for the above.
I was meeting up with my Irish American relatives in Dromod early June 2009,and was told of a railway museum across the railway bridge.
I was persuaded by Mr Michael Kennedy who runs the place to join a couple of guys from Belfast for a look around.
The pictures in this photo story are just some of the items on display here.Some exhibits are almost perfectly preserved,others as will be seen are almost graveyard material.
There's a yellow submarine---the cockpit and passenger section of a Douglas DC7 used by the Queen and Prince Philip in 1958---more aviation memorabilia---a bike that you pedalled on the railway line ! ---artillery---buses and all sorts of vehicles---and a myriad of other stuff.
Michael and his staff (should i call them that), have an almost encyclopedic knowledge of the history of any of their exhibits,and i would recommend a visit to anyone with an interest in anything.You'll be well entertained,and all for a donation of your choosing at the end of the tour.
The link that was here is no longer in existence.
Meanwhile take a look at
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Visited there 2 years ago with my kids. Facinating place. Well work a visit. Michael is very knowledgeable. Well done to the enthusiasts there. Keep up the good work. Like the pics.
He must be one dedicated guy - amazing collection. Must visit!
I visited this museum about 10 years ago and was thoroughly impressed. At the time I remember thinking that the best thing that could happen would be to construct a large shed (London Millennium Dome?) over the entire site, as most of the exhibits were open to the elements, therfore doing nothing to preserve their condition. I hope this will happen, if it hasn't already done so.
I doubt it John. The problem is the Leitrim authorities don't realise what a gem they have. It could be such a brilliant boost to their economy to subsidise and promote it. Shame, but it'll all rust away eventually.
@@Burkleshim This is a shame indeed! As soon as the lock down ends, I will come for another visit. I am in South Co. Antrim.
no u
like the video, i wish was update, , nice range of vehicles and trains
Thanks for putting this video up. It brings back some great memories. I've been on this railway about fifteen times and about thirteen of those times I was on No. 1 Dromod (the steam train at 1:30)
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My pleasure Nicky,no 1 is really well looked after isn't it,those are dedicated guys running the place
Nice Video
Is the Dromod line still working,, I can't wait to take a trip down there soon,, looks like a good day out
It's closed for this season Michael. Due to Covid 19 by the looks of it.
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You should Ado,been looking on your channel and see your an enthusiast...some good clips
cant help you with that one Nicky,but have you looked at Signalbox
Yeah Michael's a really nice guy. But because I had been on the railway so many times we decided that we didn't want to go on the tour in the sheds, so Michael let me and my dad drive the train up the track a bit while everyone else was on the tour. By the way, is No. 1 still woking trains?
@ThomasSheridanArts Love your artwork thomas,but why can't I view your channel
During the summer 2014 my family and I visited Dromod and came across this treasure trove of everything transport orientated. An amazing place with an even more amazing volunteer. Cant remember his name but a true devotee and enthusiast of the railway and transport system of many places. Another even more amazing thing... but in a negative sense is that this place receives no government funding......absolutely ridiculous when you see the history that is trying to be restored and preserved here. Shame on you Irish government for not trying to help in some small way.
I totally agree with you Siobhan, It's a unique facility that should be promoted. A true gem amongst museums.
jimzvidz1 except nothing is preserved. Buses particularly are just rotting away. I have friends who have preserved buses, they all have one thing in common. They dip deep into thier own pockets to keep old vehicles on good condition and on the road. They aren't rolling in money nor do they get grants either
Fcutdlady, would you rather see them off as razor blades, with no hope for a future? See, the main issue we have at the Railway is simply manpower and funding, so if you're ever interested in volunteering the help would be appreciated. Alternatively you can look up our ongoing project on facebook to return Nancy to the railway, we're very nearly there, and every penny helps, once she is home, more money can go to the other projects :)
Alan Curran nó. I wouldn't, of course not . I have helped do up buses where the owners have put thier hands deep into thier own pockets to make thier buses look as close to news as possible. That's preservation These buses in dromod look like they haven't had a day's work done on them. Also they are stored outside which is only going to make thier condition worse. It's sad to see them like that.
Fcutdlady This whole place has been run out of our own pockets, for your information, and not just for ourselves, but as a presentation to the public. Why are you so dismissive of the work we are doing?