Strabane and Letterkenny Railway

The Strabane and Letterkenny Railway was a narrow gauge railway line between Strabane, County Tyrone and Letterkenny, County Donegal in Ireland.

History

Strabane and Letterkenny Railway opened for public service on 1 January 1909 with a route length of. It was the last narrow-gauge railway constructed in Ireland. Much of the company was owned by the County Donegal Railways Joint Committee, and as it was also worked by them, it effectively formed part of that railway.
The CDRJC pioneered the use of diesel operated railcars, but despite this innovation, closure came at the end of 1959, and the railway was shut to passengers on 31 December 1959.
The line was used heavily by freight traffic between the market town of Letterkenny and Strabane. Special freight services continued into 1960 until the line was lifted.
After closure, the CDRJC continued to exist to provide substitute road services. On 12 July 1971, CDRJC was vested in CIÉ and SLR was dissolved. At the point of dissolution, 87% of SLR's shares were owned by CDRJC. The remaining shareholders received a total of £14,500 in compensation.

Stations

All stations were opened on 1 January 1909 and closed on 1 January 1960 unless stated.

Distance in miles	Station	Notes	Coordinates
	Strabane	Opened 16 July 1894.
	Lifford halt
	Ballindrait
	Coolaghy halt	Opened 1911.
	Raphoe
	Convoy
	Cornagillagh halt
	Glenmaquin
	Letterkenny	Connection with Letterkenny (LLSR).