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Float Station
County Westmeath
Latitude 53.709495 Longitude -7.4475449
Grid Reference N 3648073453
Last Visit Date 06/05/2000


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Site Description

There was a level crossing at the Inny Junction end of the station, beyond which, on the Down side, was the signal cabin and crossing keeper's cottage. There were Up and Down platforms here, with the station building on the Up side. The goods store and loading bank were on the same side at the Cavan end of the station. The nearby road bridge over the Inny River was owned by the MGWR and remained in CIE ownership up until 1971. During its construction, a tramway was laid from the station to the bridge to deliver construction material.

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Chronological Details

Opened Closed Company Name Notes
08/07/1856 25/01/1947 MGWR Float

Geographical Details

Section StartSection FinishDistanceUnitsMilepostMeasured from
Inny Junction Cavan 3.81 Miles 64.75 Broadstone Station

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