Historic day as ‘Drumboe’ steam engine returns to Donegal Town
Today marks the return of an iconic steam engine to Co. Donegal. The steam engine known as ‘Drumboe’, was the last train to operate in the county on the 31st of December 1959 from Donegal Town. An extensive restoration job was carried out in Whitehead, at Carrickfergus, in County Antrim.…
Return of steam engine that pulled last train in Co. Donegal
‘I hear that train a-comin” could well be the catch-cry for Donegal Railway Heritage Centre during the coming weeks as it awaits a very special arrival on October 9th. It’s the return of the steam engine, known as ‘Drumboe’, that pulled the last train to operate in County Donegal more…
Virtual Christmas at the Donegal Railway Heritage Museum
Santa’s elves at Donegal Railway Heritage Museum have put special measures in place that will allow Santa to visit children as unfortunately children are unable to travel to the man in Red this year due to Covid-19 restrictions. Children from Donegal and indeed all over the North West will be…
Full steam ahead for the return of Drumboe to Donegal
Donegal Town is to get a major tourist and visitor attraction with the return of one of the county’s most famous steam engines. The Donegal Railway Heritage Centre has secured the return of the steam engine, known as Drumboe, following a successful two-year €100,000 fundraising campaign. Donegal Local…