Easter Family FunDay is back!
Donegal Railway Heritage Centre is delighted to announce that its famous “Easter Family Funday” is back again, bigger and better than ever before. Becky, The Easter Bunny stated: “I am really excited about my return to the museum. This is a great experience for kids and families, which includes not
Donegal Railway Heritage Trail Guide launched
The Donegal Railway Heritage Centre is delighted to announce that after securing the funding through the “Creative Ireland” programme administered by Donegal County Council, they have now produced a map of the entire county, showing a selection of some of the main Donegal railway heritage still to be seen across the County, (and
Black Friday & Christmas Offers!
“Visit Santa @ Donegal Railway Museum” BLACK FRIDAY IS HERE!! We are delighted to announce a string of Black Friday Offers, and the better news is that these great offers will continue until Christmas so that you can get all of your Christmas shopping sorted! Remember too that every purchase
The Donegal Steam Engine returns Home!
12th October 2021 History was made last weekend when the historic Donegal Steam Engine Drumboe, returned to Donegal Town. Early on Saturday morning, Drumboe was carefully lifted out of her home for the last few years at the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland, Whitehead, and placed on a low-loader for
“THE LOUGH SWILLY REMEMBERED” – Available NOW!
“THE LOUGH SWILLY REMEMBERED” – Available NOW! Donegal Railway Heritage Centre is delighted is announce the publication of a new railway book, titled “The Lough Swilly Remembered”, By Jim McBride. Jim has been involved with railway heritage and preservation for decades and is the Irish Editor for the Disused Stations
Exclusive Drumboe Christmas Tree decoration launched!
To celebrate the return of the famous Donegal Steam Engine Drumboe, we have commissioned this exclusive Drumboe Christmas decoration, which will be a great addition to any Christmas Tree. The wooden decoration is approximately 9.5cm wide, made locally in County Donegal and features Drumboe waiting by a platform, with the
History being made as historic engine, set for return!
History will be made on Saturday 9th October, as the first original Donegal Steam Engine is set to return to the County in decades. The engine will be taken carefully from the restoration yard at Whitehead on a low-loader through Derry, Strabane, Stranorlar, and to Donegal Town, where she will
Our Phone Lines are down but we are still Open!!
Our Phone lines are down for the new few days as we wait on a technician, but we are still here, so just come on down! Well, at least its a bit of peace and quiet, and more time to chat to our visitors! The Museum is open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm,
Save the Date for Vintage Car & Tractor Run 2021!
Donegal Vintage Run – 15th August 2021! Have you a Vintage Car or tractor, and itching to get it out for a final run, (or for some, the first) before the summer ends? Donegal Railway Heritage Centre is holding its famous annual Vintage Run on Sunday 15th August, starting at
Donegal Railway Railcar No. 1 Badge launched!
PRESS RELEASE July 2021 Donegal Railway Railcar No. 1 Badge launched! Every year Donegal Railway Heritage Museum produces a new limited edition Donegal Railway badge. We are delighted that this year we have just launched our new badge, which this year is the iconic Railcar No 1. This follows on
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