Downpatrick & County Down Railway Reach Milestone with No. 124
The Downpatrick & County Down Railway have reached a new milestone with the preservation of ex-Iarnród Éireann 121 class GM diesel loco No.124.
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Northern Irish steam heating van scrapped
The Downpatrick and County Down Railway's ex-CIÉ BR Steam Heating Van No. 3189 came to an end yesterday (14th May).
Ballast drop on Irish heritage railway emulates main line practice
The Downpatrick and County Down Railway in Northern Ireland is the first Irish heritage line to operate an authentic ballast train.
Railway carriage used in John Wayne film set to be overhauled
Carriage used in John Wayne film being restored at Northern Ireland Heritage Railway
New siding ballasted by volunteers at Downpatrick
Downpartick railway lay new siding to their new shed
Northern Ireland railway hosts a car rally for St. Patrick’s Day
Last weekend, the Downpatrick & County Down Railway held a number of festivities culminating in St. Patrick's Day on Monday, 17th March.
Donation from Northern Ireland cathedral helps heritage railway’s flood appeal
Down Cathedral in Northern Ireland has donated £2,650 to the Downpatrick & County Down Railway from a fundraising gala concert held in June.
Flood-hit Northern Ireland heritage railway resumes operations
The Downpatrick & County Down Railway has resumed operating following devastating flood damage it received during storms last November.
Harland & Wolff Revives its link to its Railway’s Past
Harland & Wolff are using their apprentices to restore a relic from one of Northern Ireland's earliest railways
Downpatrick & County Down Railway “Immensely Grateful” for donation
Downpatrick and County Down Railway receives a donation of Timber sleepers