"Rails Through Wexford" Book Launch in Wexford Library

[Irishrailwayman]

1 minute ago, jhb171achill said:

Very many thanks indeed to all who came today - especially to Irishrailwayman, the Wexford Model Railway Club, Eamonn Redmond and others who helped organise it and gave Barry and I such a great welcome.

It was great to put faces to several names from this parish.

Thanks also to Gerry for a tour of Wexford’s best layouts both at home and in the club.

I will be posting some pictures under “layouts” of Ballybeg, Macmine, Rathmichael and Welsh-themed layouts. Truly excellent stuff, and I’m looking forward to seeing them in action at shows in the not too distant future.

"Rails through Wexford" was duly launched! A pleasure to offer Jonathan, Barry and guests some Wexford hospitality. See you all at the Wexford Autumn Exhibition (8th October 2023) and the South Dublin MRC Exhibition (October Bank Holiday weekend).

[Irishrailwayman]

18 hours ago, Irishrailwayman said:

"Rails through Wexford" was duly launched! A pleasure to offer Jonathan, Barry and guests some Wexford hospitality. See you all at the Wexford Autumn Exhibition (8th October 2023) and the South Dublin MRC Exhibition (October Bank Holiday weekend).

 

L-R authors Jonathan Beaumont, Barry Carse with Gerry Byrne and Alison Hallahan Wexford MRC.

 

[west_clare_wanderer]

Apologies for dragging this thread up from the past, but how many 'Rails through......' books are there? 

The West. North Kerry. Tipp. Wexford.

Are those four the ones to date? I'm trying to complete the set and want to make sure I haven't missed one! 

Many thanks for any help you can provide. I really appreciate it. 

David

 

[Mol_PMB]

I think that’s all so far, hopefully there will be more if @jhb171achill finds time. 

[west_clare_wanderer]

23 hours ago, Mol_PMB said:

I think that’s all so far, hopefully there will be more if @jhb171achill finds time. 

 

Fab, thanks very much Paul

[jhb171achill]

On 4/6/2026 at 11:59 AM, west_clare_wanderer said:

Apologies for dragging this thread up from the past, but how many 'Rails through......' books are there? 

The West. North Kerry. Tipp. Wexford.

Are those four the ones to date? I'm trying to complete the set and want to make sure I haven't missed one! 

Many thanks for any help you can provide. I really appreciate it. 

David

 

Four so far. 

“Rails Through the West” dealt with Limerick - Athenry - Claremorris - Ballina - Sligo - Sligo Quay. 

“Rails Through North Kerry” was Castleisland - Tralee - Fenit - Newcastle West - Foynes - Croom Branch - Limerick. 

“Rails Through Tipperary” covered Limerick - Waterford, Thurles - Clonmel, Thurles sugar beet factory sidings, the main line Thurles back to Limerick Junction, the Nenagh Branch, Killaloe Branch and Cashel Branch. 

“Rails Through Wexford” covered the North Wexford & South Wexford lines, and the Wexford - Rosslare Harbour line. 

That’s the four. 

We are currently working on a fifth volume. Provisionally called “Rails to the South East”, it will cover both Harcourt Street and Amiens Street to Bray, including the Ballsbridge Showgrounds Siding, Bray - Wexford, the (many!) industrial sidings along the way including Enniscorthy and Shelton Abbey, and the lesser-known Woodenbridge Junction to Shillelagh branch. 

You may take this as the first public announcement that we’re working on anything at all, as both of us are heavily committed with all sorts of other things!

We had actually intended to commence this one several years ago, but we’re currently meeting every three weeks or so to advance matters. 

[Mol_PMB]

Great news. 
Although not in the same series, how’s Loughrea? 

[west_clare_wanderer]

23 minutes ago, jhb171achill said:

Four so far. 

“Rails Through the West” dealt with Limerick - Athenry - Claremorris - Ballina - Sligo - Sligo Quay. 

“Rails Through North Kerry” was Castleisland - Tralee - Fenit - Newcastle West - Foynes - Croom Branch - Limerick. 

“Rails Through Tipperary” covered Limerick - Waterford, Thurles - Clonmel, Thurles sugar beet factory sidings, the main line Thurles back to Limerick Junction, the Nenagh Branch, Killaloe Branch and Cashel Branch. 

“Rails Through Wexford” covered the North Wexford & South Wexford lines, and the Wexford - Rosslare Harbour line. 

That’s the four. 

We are currently working on a fifth volume. Provisionally called “Rails to the South East”, it will cover both Harcourt Street and Amiens Street to Bray, including the Ballsbridge Showgrounds Siding, Bray - Wexford, the (many!) industrial sidings along the way including Enniscorthy and Shelton Abbey, and the lesser-known Woodenbridge Junction to Shillelagh branch. 

You may take this as the first public announcement that we’re working on anything at all, as both of us are heavily committed with all sorts of other things!

We had actually intended to commence this one several years ago, but we’re currently meeting every three weeks or so to advance matters. 

 

That's great news! 

Thanks for the clarification. It's the Kerry one I haven't got then. I must try to track down a copy. They are absolutely wonderful books. 

[jhb171achill]

5 hours ago, west_clare_wanderer said:

 

That's great news! 

Thanks for the clarification. It's the Kerry one I haven't got then. I must try to track down a copy. They are absolutely wonderful books. 

Very many thanks, WCW. Much appreciated.

Barry’s photo collection is amazing. Our current work is particularly difficult, as both the volume and quality of his photos would comfortably fill five or six books on the same line, so filtering out what we want requires “rejecting” some equally amazing stuff….

We’ll see 70 class NIR railcars, a G class loco, and sugar beet - on the DSER! Amongst other things….

5 hours ago, Mol_PMB said:

Great news. 
Although not in the same series, how’s Loughrea? 

It’s been with the publisher for some two years now. It’s in their Q, I believe. 

I’m working on two new projects at the moment, too. Longer term. 

[Mol_PMB]

I'm definitely looking forward to your future projects, @jhb171achill!

Looking at the map of railways in Ireland, there are still a few branches you haven't covered...

I only hope my IRRS talk on the AEC railcars this autumn doesn't look too amateurish next to your excellent output.

[jhb171achill]

29 minutes ago, Mol_PMB said:

I'm definitely looking forward to your future projects, @jhb171achill!

Looking at the map of railways in Ireland, there are still a few branches you haven't covered...

I only hope my IRRS talk on the AEC railcars this autumn doesn't look too amateurish next to your excellent output.

I'm quite certain, Mol, your talk on the railcars will be of reference-book quality, given the highly detailed research that I know you are doing! Definitely one to look forward to.

[west_clare_wanderer]

6 hours ago, jhb171achill said:

Barry’s photo collection is amazing. Our current work is particularly difficult, as both the volume and quality of his photos would comfortably fill five or six books on the same line, so filtering out what we want requires “rejecting” some equally amazing stuff….

We’ll see 70 class NIR railcars, a G class loco, and sugar beet - on the DSER! Amongst other things….

6 hours ago, jhb171achill said:

It’s been with the publisher for some two years now. It’s in their Q, I believe. 

I’m working on two new projects at the moment, too. Longer term. 

Lots to look forward to then JB. I better make some room on the bookshelf!