Advertising for travel companies was a key component to getting people to consider and purchase tickets to new and exotic places-whether by train, ship, Zeppelin, or airplane. During the late 1800s until about 1950, posters, print ads, and brochures were the most common way for travel companies and agencies

VOTE 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 celebrate the impact of the LEADER Programme, which has been in operation in Ireland since 1991, on Rural Communities across Ireland. The Museum had received funding

As 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. Although we have to close to the public, we are continuing to work offsite in preparation for our return. As footfall has dropped to zero, and we

As 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 public for 3 weeks. It’s a disappointment to receive this news, but hopefully we can reopen fully again on Friday 16th October. In the meantime,

    After the success of last year’s calendar, Donegal Railway Heritage Centre is delighted to launch its 2021 Desk Calendar. The free-standing quality calendar measuring 21cm long x 10cm high and approximately 10cm wide at its base will make a lovely addition to any home or office. The limited-edition

  Last weekend, work swung into action (literally), as the front of Donegal Railway Station was cleared of railway stock for the return of Drumboe in the next few months. Local company, Quinn Crane Hire with the assistance of the staff at Donegal Railway Heritage Centre, carefully lifted the Donegal

  Every year Donegal Railway Heritage Museum produces a new limited edition Donegal Railway badge. We are delighted that this year to have just launched our new badge, appropriately, the famous Donegal steam engine, Drumboe! As you may be aware, we have just announced that the actual steam engine, Drumboe,