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 standard gauge Downpatrick & County Down Railway Reach Milestone with No. 124 Guest authors June 17, 2025 0 The Downpatrick & County Down Railway have reached a new milestone with the preservation of ex-Iarnród Éireann 121 class GM diesel loco No.124.
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 Ireland Rail News standard gauge New siding ballasted by volunteers at Downpatrick Guest authors March 27, 2025 0 Downpartick railway lay new siding to their new shed
The Downpatrick and County Down Railway in Northern Ireland is the first Irish heritage line to operate an authentic ballast train.