Waterford and Suir Valley Railway

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 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. The rolling stock includes a restored Simplex 60sp locomotive with a Perkins diesel engine and two Edwardian style carriages.

Directions

From Waterford drive out the N25 through Kilmeadan village. After Kilmeaden village turn right on to the R680 (there is a directional sign for Portlaw & Carrick-on-Suir). Drive up this road approximately 1 mile. The Cosy Thatch Pub(pictured here)will be on your right. The entrance to the station is on the left opposite the pub. From Cork driving towards Waterford : - before Kilmeadan village take a left turn on to the R680, (There is a directional sign for Portlaw Carrick-on-Suir). Drive up this road approximately 1 mile. The Cosy Thatch Pub is on your right. The entrance to the station is on the left opposite the pub.