The Lucan and Leixlip Tramway

In 1883 a steam tramway operated between Dublin and Lucan.

Leixlip Tram

Photograph of a Tram in Leixlip, Co. Kildare

(Picture courtesy of John Colgan: Leixlip, County Kildare, 2005)

Leixlip Tram
(Picture courtesy of John Colgan: Leixlip, County Kildare, 2005)

Leixlip Tram

Photograph of a Tram in Leixlip, Co. Kildare

(Picture courtesy of John Colgan: Leixlip, County Kildare, 2005)

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Soon after the line was extended to Leixlip and came as far as Leixlip Bridge.

Around 1892, a terminus was built outside The Salmon Leap Inn, facing the bridge.

In 1890 travel time from Conyngham Road to Leixlip was about one hour.

The steam tram service to Leixlip continued to 1897, when the line was electrified as far as Lucan only. Private buses followed.

Here are some images of trams.

Can you tell which one is the oldest tram?

Hope you are learning lots about transport in Leixlip. I have a question for you. What advantages would a present day tram service from Leixlip to Dublin have?