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Young volunteer guidelines should be consistent throughout the UK

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August 10, 2026
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An Irish heritage railway wants guidance for young volunteers at heritage railways in the province to be the same as in the rest of the UK.

Three wagons donated to Irish heritage railway

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July 23, 2026
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The Downpatrick & County Down Railway in Northern Ireland has received a donation of three historic Irish railfreight wagons.

Rare steam locomotive whistle donated to Northern Ireland railway

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July 10, 2026
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Northern Ireland’s Downpatrick and County Down Railway (DCDR) has revealed that a visitor has donated an historic whistle to its museum.

Encounters with dinosaurs on Northern Ireland railway

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June 27, 2026
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At the beginning of July, visitors to the Downpatrick and County Down Railway can travel back millions of years to the age of the dinosaurs.

Work starts on refurbishment of rare Irish railway carriage

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January 14, 2026
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The Downpatrick & County Down Railway has started the restoration of Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) ‘laminate’ carriage No. 1918.

Call for greenways and heritage railways to receive equal treatment

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January 12, 2026
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The Downpatrick and County Down Railway is asking the government to ensure that heritage railways are treated the same as greenway projects.

Northern Ireland heritage railway volunteer receives Gaisce award by President Connolly

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December 27, 2025
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Downpatrick and County Down Railway volunteer Shea McKee received a Gaisce Gold Award from Uachtarán na hÉireann / President of Ireland, Catherine Connolly, last week.

Halloween promises to be a frightening experience on Irish railway

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October 25, 2025
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The Downpatrick and County Down Railway promises a frightening experience for visitors on the weekend following Halloween.

Babcock upgrades level crossing and track at Northern Ireland Heritage Railway

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August 15, 2025
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Vital infrastructure works at the Downpatrick and County Down Railway (DCDR) were recently completed with the help of the railway systems contractor Babcock International Group.…

Downpatrick welcomes second A class Diesel

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August 7, 2025
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A3R arrives at Downpatrick