Combine Ireland's stunning coastal and mountain scenery on this lovely rail tour from Dublin.

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A rail tour operated by the Stephenson Locomotive Society on 1 September 1951.

This leisurely four-day rail tour shows you the best of Ireland's southern and western coastal regions, crammed with fab.

The station is also still used by special trains and steam-hauled rail tours as a water stop and traction changeover point.

Michael Portillo takes a rail tour of Victorian freak show hot spots.

The railroad, formerly part of the Southern Railway's "M" line, is being upgraded for scenic rail tours.

The Association promoted conservation of the valley with rail tours and public events.

The Kewishs were on a rail tour over several routes not usually used by passenger trains.

Although there were no passenger services after 1933, occasional rail tours ran along the line.