Train On The Horizon

The 12:05 Arklow train on the horizon, hurtling down the line from Kilcoole, next stop Wicklow Town.

Full Steam Ahead V

This is the last post from our little trip on the Rail Preservation Society of Ireland's steam train from Greystones to Wicklow Town and back so, it's all aboard for the return, sit back and enjoy the views.

 I really shouldn't stick my head out the window but just had to have a peek!


















Below, we flash past, sorry, steam past Newcastle Aerodrome. 

 I like this view of the marshland between Newcastle and Kilcoole:

 Well that's it - for those with an interest in railways check out the RPSI's great website by clicking here.

High Summer - Kilcoole Beach

Careful, as you cross the railway line between the saltmarsh and the shingle beach at Kilcoole, Co Wicklow.  Mid morning in early July and no sea anglers, bird watchers, walkers or bathers!