Work starts on refurbishment of rare Irish railway carriage

Posted on January 14, 2026 by Guest authors

CIÉ 'laminate' carriage No. 1918. // Credit: Downpatrick & County Down Railway The Downpatrick & County Down Railway has started the restoration of Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) ‘laminate’ carriage No. 1918.

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