Ballast drop on Irish heritage railway emulates main line practice Posted on May 14, 2025 by Guest authors The Downpatrick and County Down Railway in Northern Ireland is the first Irish heritage line to operate an authentic ballast train.
Downpatrick Downpatrick and County Down Railway Ireland Rail News Restoration standard gauge Irish railway gives update on 80 class power car restoration Guest authors July 6, 2025 0 Northern Ireland’s Downpatrick and County Down Railway has issued an update on its 80 Class power car 69.
Downpatrick Ireland Rail News Restoration Rolling Stock standard gauge Work starts on refurbishment of rare Irish railway carriage Guest authors January 14, 2026 0 The Downpatrick & County Down Railway has started the restoration of Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) ‘laminate’ carriage No. 1918.
Downpatrick Downpatrick and County Down Railway standard gauge Translink Downpatrick & County Down Railway “Immensely Grateful” for donation Guest authors August 7, 2024 0 Downpatrick and County Down Railway receives a donation of Timber sleepers
The Downpatrick and County Down Railway in Northern Ireland is the first Irish heritage line to operate an authentic ballast train.