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Niles
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Odd, try refresh. The 90 badge is sold out but the mugs are in stock (I should know, I counted them yesterday ) .
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DCDR have added some new enamel badge designs: 80 Class powr car 69 in retro NIR maroon/blue and 40 class set 458 in "DCDRified" Translink livery. Proceeds from the sale of these badges will go towards heritage carriage projects at our railway. There's also a range of 450, 80 and 141 Class mugs if that's your, em, cup of tea.* www.downrail.co.uk/shop *sorry not sorry
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On a Friday evening circa 1989/1990, 174 arrives at Tragreany with the late running branch train. It is being routed directly into the bay platform because the Friday Only direct is hot on its tail and there won't be time to shunt out of the main platform without further delays.
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Preserved Park Royal 1383 in the consist of a steam special at Tragreany in the mid-late 2000s. The Craven is correctly marshalled at the end of the train. On a real world note, I've been holding off finishing the platforms pending the arrival of the Park Royals to check clearances. Now I can restart.
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In advance of a diesel gala, 37403 has arrived at Sonstrand from the SRPS.
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Plenty of advance notice on this one, @jhb171achill will be guiding us on another bus substitution tour, this time along the former Westport-Achill branch. While we can't promise any J26 tank engines or D16 4-4-0s*, we can offer a fun, informative day out. The bus is timed to connect with morning and evening services from/to Dublin, and a through ticket is available. Hopefully we'll see some of you there. https://www.tailtetours.com/event-details/the-achill-explorer-a-bustitution-railtour *though if anyone wants to fund a newbuild example of either class we'll happily listen Incidentally, we (Táilte Tours) recently made another donation to the Cavan & Leitrim Railway towards their Tralee & Dingle carriage project, so while organising tours has become more difficult in Ireland in recent years, we very much feel these efforts have been worthwhile.- 1 reply
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For anyone travelling from Dublin or Dublin Airport, Táilte Tours will be running a connecting bus: https://www.tailtetours.com/event-details/bus-to-downpatrick-diesel-gala-29th-august-2026 https://www.tailtetours.com/event-details/bus-to-downpatrick-diesel-gala-29th-august-2026
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Monday's trains are sold out. Some places left for Sunday but these are filling up too. https://www.downrail.co.uk/event/easter/
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Many thanks to everyone who supported the tour on Saturday, great to put a few more names to faces. An extra highlight was the 'after party' after the tour. With the current restrictions on mainline charters we weren't entirely sure how a 'Bus Substitution' railtour would go down but everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. Hats off to @Westcorkrailway for his insights and bonus tidbits, I don't think many of us knew of the Churchill connection! @jhb171achill and I are already concocting more tours along these lines (well, different lines, you know what I mean ), so, watch this space...
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All can now be revealed, filming took place last summer using the 450 set. https://www.downrail.co.uk/2026/03/dcdr-crookhaven/
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124 will be out again on Easter Sunday & Monday, advance booking recommended (people had to be turned away on St. Patrick's Day!). https://www.downrail.co.uk/event/easter/
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Very enjoyable show tonight, some quite interesting train formations in there too (GSWR 351 + mkIId set anyone?)
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Book online at https://www.downrail.co.uk/event/supertrain/ (advance booking essential) Type of train: Diesel (450 class) Join the superheroes on board the SuperTrain at Downpatrick on Saturday 2nd May – can your little heroes help save the Hulk? Hulk, the strongest hero alive has been brainwashed and his immense strength has turned against the very heroes he once fought beside. He wants to take over the railway, and there’s no telling what havoc he’ll unleash without help from your little heroes. Hop aboard the SuperTrain, team up with Spider-Man and friends for this action-packed family adventure full of teamwork, courage and heart, and help save the day. Costumes are encouraged, courage is required! Dates & times This event is running on Saturday 2nd May 2026. Trains depart from Downpatrick at: 11:00, 12:20, 13:40, 15:00
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untilDate: Sunday 5th and Monday 6th April Book online: https://www.downrail.co.uk/event/easter/ Type of train: 124 (diesel) +vintage carriages The Easter Bunny is visiting the Downpatrick & County Down Railway again Easter Sunday and Monday, and his goal is simple: make sure all the children have a great day with their trains and come away with a chocolate Easter Egg. There’s also a fun word hunt, and face painting in the station included in your ticket price. Your tickets entitle you to: Take part in our word hunt game Meet the Easter Bunny to collect your Easter Egg Visit the face painter to get a fun Easter look – all included in the charge Stay as long as you like to explore our award-winning carriage gallery and museum Stay over at the station at Inch Abbey for a while to visit the Abbey if you wish – you can catch the next train back, there’s no hurry Visit our museum in the station building Dates & times This event is running on Sunday 5th and Monday 6th April. Trains depart from Downpatrick at: 12:00, 13:00, 14:00 and 15:00.
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124 and the vintage carriage set will out and about at Downpatrick again for our Easter Eggspress trains on 5th and 6th April. Bookings now open, advance booking highly recommended (our Shamrock Express trains proved so popular people had to be turned away today). https://www.downrail.co.uk/event/easter/
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