Fintown railway station, Heritage railway station in County Donegal, Ireland
Fintown Railway is a narrow gauge line running for several kilometers beside Lough Finn on its original historic route. The station sits within this preserved rail corridor that once connected isolated communities across the region.
The station opened in 1903 as part of a rail line connecting rural communities in the region. Operations ended for passengers in 1947, but the route was later restored by volunteers who recognized its cultural value.
The railway represents a connection to the region's transport past and how people once moved through this landscape. Visitors can experience this living memory as the train follows paths that shaped daily life for generations.
The railway operates during warmer months with scenic trips along the lakeside route. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes since the paths alongside the lake can be uneven in places.
This is the only working narrow gauge railway left in the region and uses original locomotives from the era when the rail network operated. The preservation of these working machines allows visitors to experience functioning industrial history firsthand.
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