Bundoran cabin wins award
The Downpatrick East Cabin project is a winner at the National Railway Heritage Awards.
Irish Traction Group celebration
A highly successful diesel gala event is run to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the ITG, with every available locomotive making an appearance.
Themed events start
In an effort to offer new attractions to the public, and boost our revenue, we run our first summer of themed events. The Jurassic Express dinosaur trains start the season, with superheroes, afternoon teas, and more to follow. We set the bar in railway themed events in this country, others were quick to copy!
80 class appeal launched
Our Save an 80 class appeal is launched, as Translink/NI Railways offer us four withdrawn vehicles.
TPO arrives
Former CIÉ Travelling Post Office carriage No. 2977 arrives at Downpatrick, on long-term loan from An Post. It is moved to the Carriage Gallery shortly afterwards where it is accessible to the public.
Carriage Gallery officially opened
Our Carriage Gallery building is officially launched in a ceremony attended by Prince Edward.
Railway founder receives honour
Our founder Gerry Cochrane is awarded the MBE in the New Year Honours List.
Clean energy pioneer
Solar panels installed for first time at our railway, on the roof of the new Carriage Gallery building.
Unsung hero
Popular and long-serving volunteer John Henry wins the Unsung Museum Hero award.
Carriage Gallery construction work begins
Ground is broken on the first stage of the construction of our new three-road Carriage Gallery building.