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1860 The company was incorporated. | |||
1883 On June 30th, the line, which is 16.5 miles in length, was opened for traffic. It is worked by the [[Londonderry and Lough Swilly Railway]]. <ref>The Stock Exchange Year Book 1908</ref> | |||
1883 "...This railway, nineteen miles in length, connecting Letterkenny | 1883 "...This railway, nineteen miles in length, connecting Letterkenny | ||
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in 1865. In 1880 an Act authorising the reduction of gauge to 3ft. | in 1865. In 1880 an Act authorising the reduction of gauge to 3ft. | ||
was obtained, under which the railway has now been completed..." [[The Engineer 1883/07/13 | Read More]]. | was obtained, under which the railway has now been completed..." [[The Engineer 1883/07/13 | Read More]]. | ||
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of Dublin
1860 The company was incorporated.
1883 On June 30th, the line, which is 16.5 miles in length, was opened for traffic. It is worked by the Londonderry and Lough Swilly Railway. [1]
1883 "...This railway, nineteen miles in length, connecting Letterkenny with the city of Londonderry, was opened for public traffic on Saturday, 30th June. The works were commenced as far back as the year 1864, but, owing to financial difficulties, were abandoned in 1865. In 1880 an Act authorising the reduction of gauge to 3ft. was obtained, under which the railway has now been completed..." Read More.
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Sources of Information
- ↑ The Stock Exchange Year Book 1908