Schull and Skibbereen Railway

Schull and Skibbereen Railway
No. 2 0-4-0T with train
Overview
StatusClosed
Coordinates51°31′46″N 9°32′26″W / 51.5294°N 9.5406°W / 51.5294; -9.5406
Termini
History
Opened1886
Closed1947
Technical
Line length15+12 miles (24.9 km)
Number of tracks1
Track gauge3 ft (914 mm)

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.