Site Description
Approaching the station, there is a long siding on the Down side which extends from the former loco area. This area, which is at the Dublin end of the Down platform, previously had a turntable. It is now used by the Permanent Way department. There is also a loop on the Up side prior to the station. There was previously a middle road at this two platformed station, the principal buildings of which, complete with belfry are on the Up side. There is a water tank on top of the buildings on the Down side of the line, behind which is another water tank. These buildings were originally built as station refreshment rooms. There is a lift accessible footbridge midway along the platforms. The disused goods store is at Dublin end of the station, behind the Up platform where there are disused sidings and a loading bank. This area is used for ballast loading. The line to Galway and Westport diverges on the Up side at the Cork end of the station. The signal interlocking and the remains of an aerial are on the Up side beside this.Photographs
Photo Gallery - Portarlington Station
Google Street View - Portarlington Station
Geograph.ie - Portarlington Station (Link checked 26072013)
Geograph.ie - Portarlington Station (Link checked 26072013)
Links
Buildings of Ireland - Portarlington Station (Link checked 26072013)
Disctionary of Irish Architects - Portarlington Station (Link checked 26072013)
Irish Rail Station Information - Portarlington Station (Link checked 26072013)
Chronological Details
| Opened | Closed | Company | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/06/1847 | / /Open | GS&WR | Portarlington |
Geographical Details
| Section Start | Section Finish | Distance | Units | Milepost | Measured from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portarlington | Galway | 0 | Miles | 41.75 | Heuston Station |
| Heuston Station | Cork | 41.75 | Miles | 41.75 | Heuston Station |