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.
VisitDonegal 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!
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Garden
Read MoreOur 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
Read MoreRailcar Trailer 5 was secured for restoration in the Summer of 1994. It was discovered by the local photographer the late Conor Sinclair at Doochary,…
Station House
Read MoreThe 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…
Coach 58
Read MoreCoach 58 was one of the three most modern on the whole of the Irish narrow gauge lines and came to the County Donegal on…
Railcar 15
Read MoreThe County Donegal Railway pioneered the use of diesel railcars introducing the first one in 1931. Quite sophisticated articulated units were brought in over the…
In the news
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29
Jul
Drumboe to return to Donegal after restoration!
Read moreDrumboe Steam Engine to return to Donegal! It has just been announced By Donegal Railway Heritage Centre that it has been able to secure the
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07
May
Art Competition!!
Read moreAdults/Kids Art Competition. Well, we said that we would keep you busy during this unusual time when we are all cooped up in our
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30
Apr
Unpublished Donegal Stamp uncovered
Read moreWhen Niall McCaughan, Manager of Donegal Railway Heritage Centre first started work in the museum at the end of 2018, he noticed on one of
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30
Apr
May Day Bank Holiday Weekend Sale, 10% Off, Friday 1st – Sunday 3rd May 2020!!
Read moreMay Day Bank Holiday Weekend Sale, 10% Off Everything, Friday 1st – Sunday 3rd May 2020. Check out “Shop” tab on this website to get
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16
Apr
We Need Your Help!
Read moreAs you know, everything is at a standstill for the moment, as globally we all deal with the ramifications of COVID-19. Although we are closed