Great Southern and Western Railway Company, Ireland
Incorporated on 6th August 1844. A 220 mile line running between Dublin and Cork, with two further branch lines. Built in the 5ft 3in gauge, it opened in 1846. The company subscribed to numerous other lines and leased or amalgamated with many, and together with the Midland and Great Western, and the Cork, Bandon and South Coast Railways, it formed the Great Southern Railway in 1924.
Original Capital £2,300,000 in 26,000 Shares of £50 each, and 24,000 New Shares of £50 each. Loans of £575,000. Increased to £10,523,990 in stock and £4,323,010 in loans by 1910.
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