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 Rail News World Downpatrick welcomes second A class Diesel Guest authors August 7, 2025 0 A3R arrives at Downpatrick
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 standard gauge Volunteer Young volunteer guidelines should be consistent throughout the UK Guest authors August 10, 2026 0 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.
The Downpatrick and County Down Railway in Northern Ireland is the first Irish heritage line to operate an authentic ballast train.