RAILSCOT | Barrow Viaduct

Bridge

Barrow Viaduct (1906-2010)

Note: text in square brackets is added for clarity and was not part of the location's name.

/ /1898	Fishguard and Rosslare Railways and Harbours Contract for the 'South Wexford Line' to Robert McAlpine to build the line from Rosslare to Abbey Junction [Waterford], with a curve from Killinick to Felthouse Junction (Waterford and Wexford Railway) and the connection from Suirbridge Junction to Grace Dieu Junction west of Waterford. Large bridges required: Suir Viaduct (1,210ft) and Barrow Viaduct (2,131ft, Ireland's longest bridge). Rosslare Pier to be extended by Charles Brand of Glasgow. (See also Fishguard and Rosslare Railways and Harbours [Ireland].)
/02/1923	Fishguard and Rosslare Railways and Harbours Barrow Viaduct not usable after bridge sabotaged by removal of a vital component of the control mechanism. (See also Fishguard and Rosslare Railways and Harbours [Ireland].)
17/09/1923	Fishguard and Rosslare Railways and Harbours Steamer service restarts. Rosslare to Waterford not re-opened as Taylorstown Viaduct not yet replaced and Barrow Viaduct not usable. (See also Fishguard and Rosslare Railways and Harbours [Ireland].)
07/04/1986	Fishguard and Rosslare Railways and Harbours Barrow Viaduct hit by vessel and line closed for three months. (See also Fishguard and Rosslare Railways and Harbours [Ireland].)