The Midland Great Western Railway main line extended from Dublin to the Midlands (Athlone), with the Athlone to Galway line opening in 1851.
There were a number of branch lines with the Loughrea and Attymon Light Railway measuring 9 miles (14 km) opened on 1 December 1890. [It was worked by MGWR (standard gauge).] Dunsandle Station was the only intermediate station along this route.
The website RAILWAYS.INDUSTRIALHERITAGEIRELAND.INFO hosted by Ewan Duffy displays an excellent interactive map of the LOUGHREA & ATTYMON LIGHT RAILWAY. Clicking on stations, level crossing and certain sections of the line results in photos that Ewan has taken of the area.
[Many thanks to Ewan @ RAILWAYS.INDUSTRIALHERITAGEIRELAND.INFO for granting me permission to link to his website.]
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