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GD040 Dundalk to Belfast
Bessbrook (Newry), 26 October 2009
The first station here, 69m20c from Dublin, opened in 1855 as Newry Main Line; changing its name to Bessbrook & Newry Main Line 11 years later. From 1880 until closure in 1942 it was simply Bessbrook. A basic station arose phoenix like on the site in 1984 and this was replaced by a new station that opened on 7 September 2009.
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The front of the 2009 station seen from the extensive car park.
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Craigmore Viaduct, 26 October 2009
Just north of Bessbrook, the 18 arch viaduct extends from 69m40c to 69m58c from Dublin.
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Looking West from Millvale Road, Bessbrook (N54.19163 W6.37276)
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Great Victoria Street, 27 October 2009
The present station, 112m44c from Dublin, was opened in 1995. It occupies the area beyond the original station concourse.
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CAF units 3005 (left) and 3021
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Coupler on 3021
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