More Newry Railway and Stations

Thursday 12 March 2015 visited PRONI.  There was a  lot of information on the Railways  in general but only found a few items relating to tourism in the area during the period of the railway being opened. Also found references to the closure of the NWRR back in 1962 although it did not close until 1965.

Wednesday 4 March researched PRONI website and have gathered enough information and reference details to make a visit soon.

Monday 16th February check Ros Daveis Site stated Newspaper records on NWRR Company which were in the Down Recorder were held in Ballynahinch  Library went down but it has all been moved to Downpatrick.  Drove on to Downpatrick Library and visited their Heritage Gallery.  Not open but one of the librarians let me in and I was able to access the newspaper micro films.  Good day eventually got more information on the railway application to government, article about the storm which washed away the tram line to Rostrevor etc.

Visited Newry Museum today  regarding my topic. I have logged onto the  Ulster Folk and Transport Museum in the hope that they will be able to provide me with some statistics. Nothing on the website so I will email them.
I have seen a article which may be of interest of Judith so have sent her a email. it is called  A Step in Time: The Story of Irish Dance.

Research in SRC Library - Armagh to Warrenpoint Railway disaster 1889.  Information found in Landownership in South-West Down publication  records in the first half of the 20th century, Warrenpoint continued to be a popular destination for tourists and day trips. Evidence of the town's popularity can be found in a document from the Reside Collection which recorded passenger numbers from organised excursions to Warrenpoint in the 1924 summer season recorded a  total of 39,145 passengers having visited the town. (Landownership in South-West Down p8)

Train leaving Warrenpoint Station courtesy of Warrenpoint Forum 4/2/2015