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.
Class 450 Downpatrick Downpatrick and County Down Railway News Minister visits Northern Ireland heritage railway to view flood damage repair progress Guest authors July 22, 2024 0 The Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister has visited the Downpatrick and County Down Railway to view progress in repairing flooding damage.
Downpatrick Downpatrick and County Down Railway Infrastructure Ireland Level Crossing Rail News Railway Heritage standard gauge Babcock upgrades level crossing and track at Northern Ireland Heritage Railway Guest authors August 15, 2025 0 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 Downpatrick and County Down Railway Ireland Rail News standard gauge Northern Ireland railway hosts a car rally for St. Patrick’s Day Guest authors March 18, 2025 0 Last weekend, the Downpatrick & County Down Railway held a number of festivities culminating in St. Patrick’s Day on Monday, 17th March.
The Downpatrick and County Down Railway in Northern Ireland is the first Irish heritage line to operate an authentic ballast train.