Schull and Skibbereen Railway
| Schull and Skibbereen Railway | |||
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| Overview | |||
| Status | Closed | ||
| Coordinates | 51°31′46″N 9°32′26″W / 51.5294°N 9.5406°W | ||
| Termini | |||
| History | |||
| Opened | 1886 | ||
| Closed | 1947 | ||
| Technical | |||
| Line length | 15+1⁄2 miles (24.9 km) | ||
| Number of tracks | 1 | ||
| Track gauge | 3 ft (914 mm) | ||
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The Schull and Skibbereen Railway (also known as the Schull and Skibbereen Tramway and Light Railway) was a minor narrow gauge railway in County Cork, Ireland. It opened in 1886 and closed in 1947. The track gauge was a 3 ft (914 mm) narrow gauge. The formal name of the company was The West Carberry Tramways and Light Railways Company Ltd.