First items of broad gauge stock arrives at Maam Cross
THE Connemara Railway at Maam Cross received the first items of 5ft 3in rolling stock on August 11, with the delivery of its first coach and a few wagons. A redundant Iarnród Éireann ballast plough and ballast hopper was delivered, making them the first items of 5ft 3in to arrive at the station since it closed in 1935. A few days later, a further two ballast hoppers and two oil wagons were delivered. The former will be used for the relaying and maintenance of the reinstated broad gauge track.