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 standard gauge Call for greenways and heritage railways to receive equal treatment Guest authors January 12, 2026 0 The Downpatrick and County Down Railway is asking the government to ensure that heritage railways are treated the same as greenway projects.
Downpatrick Downpatrick and County Down Railway Ireland Rail News standard gauge Volunteer Northern Ireland heritage railway volunteer receives Gaisce award by President Connolly Guest authors December 27, 2025 0 Downpatrick and County Down Railway volunteer Shea McKee received a Gaisce Gold Award from Uachtarán na hÉireann / President of Ireland, Catherine Connolly, last week.
Downpatrick Downpatrick and County Down Railway Ireland Rail News Restoration standard gauge Donation from Northern Ireland cathedral helps heritage railway’s flood appeal Guest authors October 14, 2024 0 Down Cathedral in Northern Ireland has donated £2,650 to the Downpatrick & County Down Railway from a fundraising gala concert held in June.
The Downpatrick and County Down Railway in Northern Ireland is the first Irish heritage line to operate an authentic ballast train.