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'Save Our Steam' Campaign Looks To Raise €10,000 For Laois Railway

Wednesday, 13 January 2021 15:54

It's being run by Stradbally Woodland Railway.

A fundraiser is underway in Laois to ensure two steam trains see the railway tracks in 2021.

The 'save our steam' campaign wants to raise €10,000 to cover the costs of operating and maintaining their locomotives Roisin and a Mann steam tractor in Stradbally.

The Mann engine is currently in England undergoing works and part of the fund will be used to bring it back.

Stradbally Woodland Railway General Manager Gordon Condell explains how to get involved:

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