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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

Date: 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.

As part of the town’s St. Patrick’s celebrations, the Shamrock Express returns to Downpatrick this St Patrick’s Day. As a special treat, this year we’ll be using our vintage Edwardian era carriage set, which normally stays in our gallery. These trains will be hauled by heritage single cab diesel loco No.124, which has proved very popular since its arrival last summer. It will be hauling 100+ year old carriages, so you can travel in style. As is traditional for our St. Patrick’s Day trains, we’ll have musicians to create that festive atmosphere during most of the afternoon. Bookings now open at https://www.downrail.co.uk/event/stpatricksday/