Northern Irish steam heating van scrapped

The Downpatrick and County Down Railway’s ex-CIÉ BR Steam Heating Van No. 3189 came to an end yesterday (14th May).

Ballast drop on Irish heritage railway emulates main line practice

The Downpatrick and County Down Railway in Northern Ireland is the first Irish heritage line to operate an authentic ballast train.

The Downpatrick and County Down Railway is asking the government to ensure that heritage railways are treated the same as greenway projects.

Downpartick railway lay new siding to their new shed