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Whitehead Excursion Station
County Antrim
Latitude 54.755783 Longitude -5.7107636
Grid Reference J 47559200
Last Visit Date 13/09/2025


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Site Description

Whitehead excursion station was opened in 1907. Located on the Up side at the Larne Harbour end of the station, it and the adjacent area now see use as the principal base of the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland. The area contains a carriage shed, gantry, water tank, loco shed and turntable. The RPSI museum is also here, which includes a replica signal cabin on the platform.

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Chronological Details

Opened Closed Company Name Notes
10/07/1907 / /Open MR(NCC) Whitehead Excursion

Geographical Details

Section StartSection FinishDistanceUnitsMilepostMeasured from
Bleach Green Larne Harbour 10.21 Miles 15 York Road Station

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