The magic of rails golden age has been brought to life in Kilmeadan, Co Waterford. A heritage narrow gauge railway follows the route of the abandoned Waterford – Dungarvan route, from the station at Kilmeadan into Gracedieu Junction, beside Waterford Greenway.

On arrival to Kilmeadan Station tickets can be purchased in the ticket office is a converted Irish Rail Carriage doubles as the Choo Choo Coffee Dock. Refreshments are available with indoor and outdoor picnic tables.

On boarding the train the conductor checks your tickets and when everyone is safely on board he blows the whistle and the driver pulls away from the station. On the journey experience the beauty of the Suir Valley from a partially opened carriage as you take in the panoramic views of the river and rolling farmland of Waterford and across the river to County Kilkenny. The track runs mostly along the picturesque banks of the River Suir offering a glimpse into the world famous Mount Congreve Gardens and journeying beside Waterford Greenway. Children love to make a wish in the Magic Wood. This is a magical glade where Fairies and Leprechauns live happily together. They come out to play and enjoy the sunshine during the day and at night they curl up to sleep in their little houses. Sometimes they can be seen among the trees but you have to look carefully. Make a wish as you pass by. The return trip lasts 40 minutes.

On Saturday’s the trip is extended by 2.5km to journey beside the new N25, then through a 40 meter tunnel under the duel carriageway and on to the toll plaza for the River Suir Bridge. This is a 17km round trip. On Saturday the return journey takes just under an hour. Summer Magic events every Wednesday and Sundays throughout the summer – Cartoon Characters, Magic Shows and Teddy Bears Picnics.

The rolling stock is a Simplex diesel locomotive that was built to operate in the peat industry and then used when digging out the channel tunnel. The carriages which have both closed in and partially opened seats were specially built for the Waterford & Suir Valley Railway. There is seating capacity for up to 70 passengers.

Waterford & Suir Valley Railway is a community heritage project with charitable status Ref : Chy 13857. It is mainly operated by volunteers with support from people on government-backed job training schemes. It is now one of the most popular tourist attractions in the South East of Ireland. Special events are held throughout the year with updates available on the website.

Waterford Greenway runs beside the railway line from Bilberry to Kilmeadan. The Choo Choo Coffee Dock at Kilmeadan Station is the ideal location to stop off for a break on the journey. Groups can pre-book sandwiches, scones, cakes, tea and coffee.

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