Heritage Railways in the Republic of Ireland

[jhb171achill]

29 minutes ago, Mayner said:

I guess a higher proportion of people in New Zealand compared to Ireland are interested in railways and more significantly are prepared to contribute financially and physically to heritage railways and museums.

Very certainly seems that way!

[Wexford70]

10 hours ago, Mayner said:

Another feature is that our 3 major cities each have a transport/local history museum/historic park which features an operating railway and section of street tramways.

Can't understand why no national transport museum has been founded in the south given the rich industrial history on the island. Cultra  is a fine example of what is possible. Would love to see somewhere like the MGWR Broadstone site used.

[jhb171achill]

2 hours ago, Wexford70 said:

Can't understand why no national transport museum has been founded in the south given the rich industrial history on the island. Cultra  is a fine example of what is possible. Would love to see somewhere like the MGWR Broadstone site used.

Quite simply because nobody - either private or state-funded - is prepared to put up the cash to build it, and pay to maintain it thereafter…… sadly!

[Horsetan]

4 minutes ago, jhb171achill said:

...nobody - either private or state-funded - is prepared to put up the cash to build it, and pay to maintain it thereafter…… sadly!

It was ever thus. That's why general neglect and dereliction is still a common sight in Ireland