Derry Central Railway
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The Derry Central Railway was an Irish gauge (1,600 mm (5 ft 3 in)) in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland.
History
The line was authorised by the Derry Central Railway Act, 1877, and constructed from Macfin Junction (between Coleraine and Ballymoney) to Magherafelt, serving Maghera, Upperlands, Kilrea, Garvagh and Aghadowey. Although nominally independent, the line was funded by the Belfast and Northern Counties Railway.
It opened in 1880, was 29.25 miles (47.07 km) long, but was never a financial success.
In September 1901 it was taken over by the Northern Counties Committee for the sum of £85,000.[1]
Stations
The following stations were on the route:
- Magherafelt
- Knockloughrim
- Maghera
- Upperlands
- Tamlaght
- Kilrea
- Garvagh
- Moneycarrie
- Aghadowey
- Curragh Bridge Halt
References
- ↑ The Industrial Archaeology of Northern Ireland. William Alan McCutcheon, Northern Ireland. Dept. of the Environment. Fairleigh Dickinson University Press, 1984