Diesel locomotive 146 arrives
The Irish Traction group’s second large diesel locomotive, GM 146, arrives at the railway.
Facebook page launched
DCDR embraces the new social media era early as our Facebook page is launched.
The definitive BCDR book is launched
Desmond Coakham’s authoritative book ‘The Belfast & County Down Railway’ is officially launched in a ceremony at our station in Downpatrick.
Railmotor wins award
Beautifully-restored BCDR railmotor carriage No. 72 wins the HRA’s carriage award. The ex-Bundoran Jct signal cabin is runner-up in the signalling award.
HRA winner again
The railway wins the HRA award for small groups, in recognition for development of the carriage gallery and its youth team.
O&K No. 1 in steam
O&K steam locomotive No. 1 returns to Downpatrick following overhaul.
Carriage gallery completed
The carriage gallery building is completed and is opened to the public.