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Downpatrick & County Down Railway
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William John
January 15, 2020
From 1985 to the present day, Downpatrick and County Railway has grown from a small band of determined enthusiasts working in a field, to become the only full-sized mainline heritage railway anywhere in Ireland. The Downpatrick & County Down Railway was set up in 1985 with the aim of restoring a portion of the former Belfast and County Down Railway as a working railway museum, incorporating the various aspects of Northern Ireland’s railway heritage. The railway project is, to date, the only Irish Standard Gauge railway restoration project ever undertaken in Ireland (Irish standard gauge is five foot three inches as opposed to narrow gauge which is three foot and English standard gauge which is four feet eight and a half inches). The only other example of a Irish standard gauge railway in Northern Ireland is Northern Ireland Railways.
From 1985 to the present day, Downpatrick and County Railway has grown from a small band of determined enthusiasts working in a field, to become the only full-sized mainline heritage railway anywhere in Ireland. The Downpatrick & County Down Railway was set up in 1985 with the aim of restoring a po…
Orla
November 8, 2016
Great for kids and train fans, this vintage rail line will take you on a 10 minute trip to Inch Abbey. The museum in the station building at Downpatrick houses a fascinating collection of relics telling the story of Irish Railways in general, and also a unique collection of Belfast & County Down Railway artifacts.
Adam
July 3, 2020
The Downpatrick and County Down Railway runs through the drumlin countryside of County Down - St. Patrick's Country - over the River Quoile and under the graceful Down Cathedral. With a mix of steam and diesel trains, and vintage carriages, there's plenty for train fans of all ages - from wee kids to "big kids". All run by volunteers. If you happen to be staying over Easter or at Christmas time you will find special events happening at the Railway which are always perfect for kids. Take a step back in time and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the local surrounds as you do so.
The Downpatrick and County Down Railway runs through the drumlin countryside of County Down - St. Patrick's Country - over the River Quoile and under the graceful Down Cathedral. With a mix of steam and diesel trains, and vintage carriages, there's plenty for train fans of all ages - from wee kids t…
Alan & Sarah
September 2, 2018
Highly rated fun for the kids
Ubicación
Market Street
Downpatrick, Northern Ireland