Irish Traction Group

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The Irish Traction Group is a railway preservation society dedicated to preserving diesel locomotives from Irish Railways. It was formed in 1989, with the intention of attempting to preserve at least one example of every type of diesel locomative to have operated on Irish Rail.

They currently own 10 locomotives, as follows:-

• 001(A) class: A3R and A39
• 101(B) class: B103
• 201(C) class: C226 and C231
• 601(G) class: G601
• 611(G) class: G611, G616 and G617

• NIR 1 Class: 1

They are based in Carrick-on-Suir in County Tipperary, and operate occasional railtours on the main line. Current campaigns include fundraising to secure two 121(B) class locomotives (nos. 124 and 134) for preservation. A fund also exists for the eventual presevation of 141(B) Class and 181(B) Class locomotives[1].

[edit] See also

• Diesel locomotives of Ireland

[edit] External links

• Irish Traction Group home page

Heritage railways and preservation societies in the Republic of Ireland

Cavan and Leitrim Railway - Cumann Traenach na Gaeltachta Láir- Donegal Railway Centre - Irish Steam Preservation Society - Irish Traction Group Lartigue Monorail - Railway Preservation Society of Ireland - Shannonbridge Bog Railway - Tralee and Dingle Light Railway Waterford and Suir Valley Railway - West Clare Railway

Heritage Railways: Northern Ireland - Republic of Ireland