The Railway Preservation Society of Ireland was formed in 1964 to preserve steam locomotives and carriages and to run them on the Irish main lines.
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Nov 30, 2024
Staff were wonderful, Brian was our guide and was very knowledgeable and a great guide. We drove up from Dublin for a visit, not realising that the museum was closed, with only- the Santa Train runni…Full review by Eva R
May 27, 2024
A interesting visit to this little gem made even more perfect by the very special tea room of @cups&carriages Keeley and her amazing staff provide you with a great welcome.Full review by natashahF6043XW
Mar 2, 2024
The Whitehead Railway Museum is an underappreciated gem. Upon arrival, the extent of the complex is not immediately apparent. When we were shown round by our friendly and knowledgeable guide, the com…Full review by Charlie L
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Frequently asked questions
Q:
Why aren’t you operating steam trains out of Whitehead?
A:
Our trains when operating on NIR were always 'operated' by NIR under their Safety Systems, Instructions, Policies, etc., dating right back to the formation...