Ireland's No. 1 FREE magazines for parents & teachers of primary school children
www.wsvrailway.ie
info@swvrailway.ie
Kilmeadan Station
Kilmeadan
Co. Waterford
Tel: 051 384058
The magic of rails golden age has been brought to life at Kilmeadan, Co Waterford. Experience the beauty of the Suir Valley from the Waterford & Suir Valley Heritage Railway
Sunset Express
Enjoy a leisurely journey as you sip champagne, eat strawberries and take in the serene surroundings of the Suir Valley on our relaxing evening trip.
Dates : 3rd Thursday of June, July and August 2007 at 7pm.
Fare : €12.00. Pre-booking necessary.
A heritage narrow gauge railway follows over 6km of the route of the abandoned Waterford -Dungarvan line. The track runs mostly along the picturesque banks of the River Suir between Kilmeaden and Waterford offering panoramic views of the River Suir, rolling farmland and mountains. Only a short distance from Tramore - this makes Waterford & Suir Valley Heritage Railway a perfect school tour option.
The rolling stock includes a restored Simplex 60sp locomotive with a Perkins diesel engine and two Edwardian style carriages.
The round trip takes approximately 40 minutes.
Directions:
From Waterford take the N25 for 6 miles to Kilmeadan Village. Drive through the village. Take a right turn for Carrick-on-Suir onto the R680. The entrance to the station is one mile up this road on the left.
On Site Facilities:
Tea/coffee shop
Car park
Toilets
Disabled access
April to September
February & October Mid Term Break Children Free
December for Santa Trips contact station for details.
Summer Time Table
Monday to Saturday 11am 4pm
Sunday 12noon 5pm
Trips on the hour and the journey lasts 40 minutes
Bookings taken for school tours, active retirement clubs, social clubs and other groups.
Adult €7.50
Child €3.50
Student/OAP €6.00
Family 1 child €17.00
2 children €19.00
3 children €21.00
4 children €23.00