Kingsbridge

[WRENNEIRE]

This map of the old Kingsbridge setup was rescued by a lad from the MRSI

He had it cleaned and it is now resting in the clubrooms

 

 

Some more pics of the old station here

 

https://www.google.ie/search?q=kingsbridge+railway+station+dublin&espv=2&biw=1600&bih=891&tbm=isch&imgil=ESXtNJX_QPooFM%253A%253BF6Q0IEFpFft2FM%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Firelandposters.com%25252Fdublin%25252Fheuston_station.html&source=iu&pf=m&fir=ESXtNJX_QPooFM%253A%252CF6Q0IEFpFft2FM%252C_&usg=__fN_2kCYCtxpB9dWYAmeuViaK2XE%3D&ved=0CEsQyjc&ei=AlUTVeDvEtPUar6ZgGA#imgdii=_&imgrc=f8PjAfyB_FqdGM%253A%3Bimk52-E_SbcaOM%3Bhttps%253A%252F%252Fdubmantalks.files.wordpress.com%252F2012%252F11%252Fimg_9330_psp_basic_half_size_for_web_281112.jpg%3Bhttps%253A%252F%252Fdubmantalks.wordpress.com%252F2012%252F11%252F28%252Fstationary-grandeur%252F%3B1944%3B1296

[DiveController]

Great link!

[Noel]

Thanks Dave. Might try and get a hi-res copy of that sometime. Looking

 

Have a look at the OSI online map viewer using some of the historic maps. Depending on the zoom level you choose different maps come up. The one below is an old track plan. Interesting how big the Guinness broad gauge goods yard was across the road (i.e. via the siding that used to run along St John's road west).

 

http://maps.osi.ie/publicviewer/#V1,713232,734195,7,9

[Noel]

Kingsbridge main yards and terminus (copyright OSI)

 

Kingsbridge link to Guinness sidings (copyright OSI)

Edited July 21, 2017 by Noel

[josefstadt]

Interesting maps Noel. Never knew that there was a tramway depot on Victoria Quay.

[Noel]

Interesting maps Noel. Never knew that there was a tramway depot on Victoria Quay.

 

There are some amazing historic maps.

 

Point depot: http://maps.osi.ie/publicviewer/#V1,717943,734617,7,9

 

LNW&R north wall station: http://maps.osi.ie/publicviewer/#V1,717264,734696,7,9

 

Amiens Street: http://maps.osi.ie/publicviewer/#V1,716837,735140,7,9

[Old Blarney]

josefstadt,

 

Young Sir,

 

The Tramway Shed on Victoria Quay was sold to Guinness after the DUTC moved their trams to Connynghame Road Depot following their acquisition of the defunct Lucan concern.

[jhb171achill]

I wonder if there's any trace of it inside the Guinness complex?

 

There's an "outing" for the IRRS - a walk round remaining railway installations inside Guinness.

 

I love the medieval terms the IRRS has - "outings".... and the best, a talk is called "giving a paper"!

[josefstadt]

josefstadt,

 

Young Sir,

 

The Tramway Shed on Victoria Quay was sold to Guinness after the DUTC moved their trams to Connynghame Road Depot following their acquisition of the defunct Lucan concern.

 

Thank you very much David. As usual, a mine of useful information! And, by the way, I like the appellation ‘Young’!