+353 64 6632855 Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland

The Lartigue
Monorail & Museum

Feb
22
2014

Located in Listowel, County Kerry, the Lartigue Monorail offers visitors of all ages the opportunity to experience a unique form of rail travel. The original steam-powered monorail (designed by Frenchman Charles Lartigue) ran for nine miles between Listowel and the seaside resort of Ballybunion. Operating from 1888 to 1924, it carried passengers, livestock and freight along a rail supported on A-shaped trestles. It occupies a special place in railway history as the only monorail of its type to operate successfully on a commercial basis. During its lifetime, the original Lartigue Monorail was an object of much interest, curiosity and amusement.

The Lartigue Monorail & Museum is a train trip with a difference. Experience a unique part of Ireland’s railway heritage. Your visit includes a short demonstration journey on a full-scale diesel-powered replica of the original monorail. During the journey you will experience the unique features of the monorail and will observe its ingenious switching system.

Before or after your journey, you can visit the Museum to watch film of the original Lartigue and see models, displays and memorabilia of the Lartigue and main-line railways. The friendly staff, consisting mainly of volunteers, will be on hand to provide information and answer your questions.

Opening hours: Seasonal, 7 days May 3rd to September 13th 1pm to 4.30pm. Special opening for groups can be arranged.

Tel: +353 (0)682 4393
Email: station@lartiguemonorail.com

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