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Welcome to Ireland's only mainline heritage railway

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Our next steam trains are running on Monday, 7th May for the May Day Holiday

Timetable & fares

Find out about our type of fares, what they cost and check out our timetable

Buy tickets

Visit our online ticket office, where you can buy your tickets in advance and beat the queues

When we’re open

Find out what days we’re open on, and what time we open and close

What to see and do

There’s plenty to see and do on your visit – there’s much more than just a train journey.

St Patrick’s Events 2018

Feb 27, 2018 | 0 Comments

In 2018 we are running trains to support the two major St Patrick's Events - St Patrick's Landing, and St Patrick's Day itself. Advance ticketing is available for these events - visit our secure online ticket office now to buy your tickets! St Patrick's Landing,...

New Year Diesels at Downpatrick Railway Offer Turkey-free day out

Dec 23, 2017 | 0 Comments

Fed up with turkey and ham leftovers? Selection boxes all empty? Nothing to do after Christmas, knowing that the kids will be bored rigid before going back to school? Well, this Saturday, 30th December, the Downpatrick & County Down Railway is offering something a...

Trains this weekend – 9-10 December – SNOWMAGEDDON!

Dec 8, 2017 | 0 Comments

We're getting a lot of queries about our Lapland Express Santa train operations this weekend - Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th December. Rest assured that we intend to run all trains this weekend, our crews are used to the cold and it takes more than a bit of snow to put...