Original 1859 Vintage Rails Discovered at Downpatrick
An ‘amazing’ discovery has been made at the Downpatrick & County Down Railway during construction works for a new museum building. Eight length of wrought-iron ‘bridge rail’, dating from the construction of the original line from Belfast in 1859, have been unearthed as the foundations were being dug for the £500,000 carriage gallery building, funded […]
A ‘Baby Shower’ With a Difference
The DCDR is pleased to announce that the official launch of the new “baby GM” at Downpatrick – former Irish Rail engine No. 146, will take place on March 5th. The event is prebooked only, and is organised by the loco’s owners, the Irish Traction Group for what will be the first passenger working in […]