This is a historical gem. So much information in the form of old tickets, photographs, paintings, newspaper cuttings, station masters hat, old signs. It’s SO interesting.
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Donegal Railway Heritage Centre is considered one of the county’s hidden gems and is located just 300 metres from Donegal Town Centre. Donegal had the largest narrow-gauge railway network in the British Isles, and uniquely, amongst steam engines and railcars, operated one of the first railway vehicles with an internal combustion engine in the world. This fascinating museum celebrating Donegal’s railway heritage is based in one of the few remaining original station houses, which opened in 1889. The museum which has just been upgraded comprises railway rolling stock, interesting artifacts, displays, a video presentation, model railways, a reference library, a shop and much more, including that famous Donegal welcome!
Our Museum
Donation & memberships are our primary way to support our goal to preserve and conserve our local history.
Ways to support
Do you have a passion for local history or a special skill you can use to help keep our museum fresh? Get involved in our volunteer program.
VolunteeringOur Buildings
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Coach 58
Coach 58 was one of the three most modern on the whole of the Irish narrow gauge lines and came to the County Donegal on…
Station House
The former Donegal Town Station houses a small museum with illustrated wall-boards, scale-models and railway memorabilia. Built: 1885 – 1895 Description Detached three-bay two-storey triple-pile former…
Garden
Our lovely garden is set between the station house and coaches. With picnic benches it’s the perfect place to sit with a cup of tea.
Railcar Trailer 5
Railcar Trailer 5 was secured for restoration in the Summer of 1994. It was discovered by the local photographer the late Conor Sinclair at Doochary,…
Railcar 15
The County Donegal Railway pioneered the use of diesel railcars introducing the first one in 1931. Quite sophisticated articulated units were brought in over the…
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In the news
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02 Dec
In you can’t go to Santa, then Santa can come to you!!!
Read moreIt has just been announced by Santa’s elves at Donegal Railway Heritage Museum, that as kids (and big kids) this year may not be able
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#BuyDonegalWeekend
Read moreThis weekend, starting Friday 6th November, Donegal County Council is launching its “Buy Donegal Weekend”. As we are all in lockdown and it’s very difficult
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27 Oct
Vote for Donegal Railway NOW!!!
Read moreVOTE DONEGAL RAILWAY! Donegal Railway Heritage Centre has just been informed that it has been shortlisted in the National Rural Network’s (NRN) Impact campaign to
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27 Oct
We Need Your Support- Lockdown 2!
Read moreAs you know, everything is at a standstill for the moment, again, as globally we all deal with the continuing ramifications of the COVID-19 virus.
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24 Sep
“Closing for 3 Weeks to Friday 16th October 2020″
Read moreAs per tonight’s news (Thursday 18th September) from Government, Co Donegal has moved to Level 3, and thus we have to sadly close to the
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What our visitors saying about their experience
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Great place for train enthusiasts of all ages!
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I visit here often, as I love to see the old Railway items. My Mum and Dad used to use the railway and it’s so great that you can see old tickets and information about the trains, stations and the whole network.