Foyle Valley Railway, Heritage railway museum in Derry, Northern Ireland.
Description
Foyle Valley Railway is a railway museum in Derry that displays preserved locomotives and carriages from the region's rail history. The vehicles are arranged along a reconstructed station platform and include examples from different periods of railway operation.
History
The railway originated as a working line in the 1970s that operated a short section of track in the city. The original site was located at Victoria Road station before it was moved to its current location.
Culture
The railway shaped how people in this region traveled and connected with each other over generations. The locomotives and carriages on display reflect the importance of train travel in daily life and commerce.
Practical
The museum is located along Foyle Road and visitors can explore the collection at their own pace in about 30 minutes. The site is straightforward to navigate and allows you to see all the vehicles without spending hours there.
Did you know?
A special attraction is the steam locomotive Columbkille, which represents a key piece of the region's railway heritage. The museum also maintains a two-mile stretch of track beside the River Foyle where demonstration rides can operate.
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