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The flooded loco yard seen with lowering water levels.
The flooded loco yard seen with lowering water levels.

November 2023

Diesel Gala Cancelled

The flooded loco yard seen with lowering water levels.

It is with deep regret that we have to cancel our planned diesel gala event planned for January 6th, 2024. This is due to unprecedented levels of flooding in Downpatrick town and the surrounding countryside, which you may have seen on the TV and online news. This is the worst flooding the railway and the […]

Major flooding in Downpatrick

Flooding around the signal cabin in Downpatrick Station.

Our railway has been hit by major flooding at the end of October and start of November 2023. The flood waters have totally overwhelmed the railway and much of the centre of Downpatrick, leaving the railway tracks, yard, buildings and rolling stock submerged in deep flood water and much damage has been incurred. We understand […]