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3 months ago

Call for greenways and heritage railways to receive equal treatment The Downpatrick and County Down Railway is asking the government to ensure that heritage railways are treated the same as greenway projects.

There is a wider structural issue around the difference in public support for the different uses of former railway lines. www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/call-for-greenwa... #downpatrick #DownpatrickAndCountyDownRailway #ireland

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5 months ago

King’s Award given to Downpatrick & County Down Railway Following their recent award at the Social Enterprise NI Awards 2025, the Downpatrick and County Down Railway has now been given the highest honour a voluntary group can receive.

King’s Award given to Downpatrick & County Down Railway www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/kings-award-give... #awards #DownpatrickAndCountyDownRailway #ireland

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5 months ago

Downpatrick & County Down Railway Wins Award Following Reopening Works The Downpatrick & County Down Railway (DCDR) has been recognised for its efforts at the Social Enterprise NI Awards 2025.

“It was a great night for the social enterprise sector, and we’re proud that two of our own were also recognised. www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/downpatrick-coun... #awards #DownpatrickAndCountyDownRailway #ireland

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5 months ago

Halloween promises to be a frightening experience on Irish railway The Downpatrick and County Down Railway promises a frightening experience for visitors on the weekend following Halloween.

Halloween promises to be a frightening experience on Irish railway www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/halloween-promis... #downpatrick #DownpatrickAndCountyDownRailway

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6 months ago

Downpatrick & County Down Railway Aquires Cement Bubble wagon The Downpatrick & County Down Railway welcomed another new vehicle to the railway last week.

Downpatrick & County Down Railway Aquires Cement Bubble wagon www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/downpatrick-coun... #downpatrick #DownpatrickAndCountyDownRailway #ireland

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8 months ago

Babcock upgrades level crossing and track at Northern Ireland Heritage Railway Vital infrastructure works at the Downpatrick and County Down Railway (DCDR) were recently completed with the help of the railway systems contractor Babcock International Group.… The post Babcock upgrades level crossing and track at Northern Ireland Heritage Railway first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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8 months ago

Babcock upgrades level crossing and track at Northern Ireland Heritage Railway Vital infrastructure works at the Downpatrick and County Down Railway (DCDR) were recently completed with the help of the railway systems contractor Babcock International Group.… The post Babcock upgrades level crossing and track at Northern Ireland Heritage Railway first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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8 months ago

Babcock upgrades level crossing and track at Northern Ireland Heritage Railway Vital infrastructure works at the Downpatrick and County Down Railway were recently completed with the help of Babcock International Group.

Babcock upgrades level crossing and track at Northern Ireland Heritage Railway www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/08/babcock-upgrades... #downpatrick #DownpatrickAndCountyDownRailway #ireland #LevelCrossing #RailwayHeritage

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8 months ago

Downpatrick welcomes second A class Diesel A3R arrives at Downpatrick The post Downpatrick welcomes second A class Diesel first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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8 months ago

Downpatrick welcomes second A class Diesel A3R arrives at Downpatrick The post Downpatrick welcomes second A class Diesel first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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8 months ago

Downpatrick welcomes second A class Diesel A3R arrives at Downpatrick

Originally numbered A3, the locomotive had a 40-year service life following its arrival in Northern Ireland. www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/08/downpatrick-welc... #downpatrick #DownpatrickAndCountyDownRailway

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8 months ago

Downpatrick & County Down Railway celebrates anniversary using vintage carriages On 2nd August, visitors to the Downpatrick & County Down Railway can travel in vintage carriages to mark 40 years since the railway was incorporated. The post Downpatrick & County Down Railway celebrates anniversary using vintage carriages first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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8 months ago

Downpatrick & County Down Railway celebrates anniversary using vintage carriages On 2nd August, visitors to the Downpatrick & County Down Railway can travel in vintage carriages to mark 40 years since the railway was incorporated. The post Downpatrick & County Down Railway celebrates anniversary using vintage carriages first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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8 months ago

Downpatrick & County Down Railway celebrates anniversary using vintage carriages On 2nd August, visitors to the Downpatrick & County Down Railway can travel in vintage carriages to mark 40 years since the railway was incorporated.

Downpatrick & County Down Railway celebrates anniversary using vintage carriages www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/08/downpatrick-coun... #DownpatrickAndCountyDownRailway

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9 months ago

Northern Irish railway gives update on 80 class power car restoration Northern Ireland’s Downpatrick and County Down Railway has issued an update on its 80 Class power car 69.

Northern Irish railway gives update on 80 class power car restoration www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/07/irish-railway-gi... #downpatrick #DownpatrickAndCountyDownRailway #ireland #restoration

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9 months ago

Irish railway gives update on 80 class power car restoration Northern Ireland's Downpatrick and County Down Railway has issued an update on its 80 Class power car 69. The post Irish railway gives update on 80 class power car restoration first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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9 months ago

Irish railway gives update on 80 class power car restoration Northern Ireland's Downpatrick and County Down Railway has issued an update on its 80 Class power car 69. The post Irish railway gives update on 80 class power car restoration first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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9 months ago

Irish railway completes repairs to signal cabin interlocking The Downpatrick and County Down Railway has announced that it has completed repairs to the mechanical interlocking at its Bundoran Junction signal cabin, which sustained damage in the serious flooding two years ago in 2023. The post Irish railway completes repairs to signal cabin interlocking first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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9 months ago

Irish railway completes repairs to signal cabin interlocking The Downpatrick and County Down Railway has announced that it has completed repairs to the mechanical interlocking at its Bundoran Junction signal cabin, which sustained damage in the serious flooding two years ago in 2023. The post Irish railway completes repairs to signal cabin interlocking first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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9 months ago

Irish railway completes repairs to signal cabin interlocking The Downpatrick and County Down Railway has announced that it has completed repairs to the mechanical interlocking at its Bundoran Junction signal cabin, which sustained damage in the serious flooding two years ago in 2023.

Irish railway completes repairs to signal cabin interlocking www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/07/irish-railway-co... #downpatrick #DownpatrickAndCountyDownRailway #ireland #signalling

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10 months ago

Downpatrick & County Down Railway Reach Milestone with No. 124 The Downpatrick & County Down Railway have reached a new milestone with the preservation of ex-Iarnród Éireann 121 class GM diesel loco No.124. The post Downpatrick & County Down Railway Reach Milestone with No. 124 first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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10 months ago

Downpatrick & County Down Railway Reach Milestone with No. 124 The Downpatrick & County Down Railway have reached a new milestone with the preservation of ex-Iarnród Éireann 121 class GM diesel loco No.124. The post Downpatrick & County Down Railway Reach Milestone with No. 124 first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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10 months ago

Downpatrick & County Down Railway Reach Milestone with No. 124 The Downpatrick & County Down Railway have reached a new milestone with the preservation of ex-Iarnród Éireann 121 class GM diesel loco No.124.

Further information on the preservation work can be found online. www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/06/downpatrick-coun... #downpatrick #DownpatrickAndCountyDownRailway

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11 months ago

Northern Irish steam heating van scrapped The Downpatrick and County Down Railway's ex-CIÉ BR Steam Heating Van No. 3189 came to an end yesterday (14th May). The post Northern Irish steam heating van scrapped first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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11 months ago

Northern Irish steam heating van scrapped The Downpatrick and County Down Railway's ex-CIÉ BR Steam Heating Van No. 3189 came to an end yesterday (14th May). The post Northern Irish steam heating van scrapped first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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11 months ago

Northern Irish steam heating van scrapped The Downpatrick and County Down Railway’s ex-CIÉ BR Steam Heating Van No. 3189 came to an end yesterday (14th May).

Northern Irish steam heating van scrapped www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/05/northern-irish-s... #downpatrick #DownpatrickAndCountyDownRailway

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11 months ago

Ballast drop on Irish heritage railway emulates main line practice The Downpatrick and County Down Railway in Northern Ireland is the first Irish heritage line to operate an authentic ballast train. The post Ballast drop on Irish heritage railway emulates main line practice first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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11 months ago

Ballast drop on Irish heritage railway emulates main line practice The Downpatrick and County Down Railway in Northern Ireland is the first Irish heritage line to operate an authentic ballast train. The post Ballast drop on Irish heritage railway emulates main line practice first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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11 months ago

Ballast drop on Irish heritage railway emulates main line practice The Downpatrick and County Down Railway in Northern Ireland is the first Irish heritage line to operate an authentic ballast train.

The train was used to drop ballast on a siding known as the Cathedral Siding in Downpatrick station. www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/05/ballast-drop-on-... #downpatrick #DownpatrickAndCountyDownRailway #ireland #video #YouTube

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11 months ago

Railway carriage used in John Wayne film set to be overhauled Carriage used in John Wayne film being restored at Northern Ireland Heritage Railway The post Railway carriage used in John Wayne film set to be overhauled first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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