Oakfield Park, Raphoe

Whilst not strictly a "heritage railway", Oakfield Park does offer a good journey through the lower gardens and uses some interesting stock. Parking at Oakfield Park was limited but we managed to find a space not too far from the path to the Railway. The gravel path was not too difficult to push the wheelchair along. We then encountered a level crossing but could not open the gates. So we had to go onto the grass verge and cross the tracks away from the actual crossing by turning the wheelchair and pulling it across the rather bumpy tracks. It was rather a pity the steam loco was not in service. At the station we found the driver and asked if we could travel. He was very helpful and cleared a small compartment which had double doors and in went the wheelchair. A bit tight on length but height was OK. There was very little room in this compartment for anyone else but one of us managed to stand bent double/kneel for the duration of the journey. The views were OK but limited by only the forward door on each side being glazed, the other doors having no windows. But, with a little help from the driver, we did it! More about this Railway at http://www.oakfieldpark.com/index.htm