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Diesel gala banner showing an enthusiast photographing a locomotive.
Diesel gala banner showing an enthusiast photographing a locomotive.

2026 Diesel Gala

The diesel locomotives are taking over the railway for a summer Saturday afternoon.

Tickets for this event are not on sale yet

Date:

Saturday 29th August

Type of train:

Diesel (various locos and railcars)

Details to be confirmed.

 

A39 at the DCDR winter diesel gala, 2023

Note that trains will use the North Line only, from Downpatrick to Inch Abbey.

Dates & times

This event is running on Saturday 29th August.

The event starts at 11:30 and finishes around 16:00.

Tickets

  • Adults: £TBC
  • Children (aged 4-16): £TBC
  • Children under 4: Free
  • Concession (Student, senior citizen, unwaged): £TBC
  • Carer: Free if caring for someone aged over 18 – read our Carers Policy here.