Heritage Railway

Drive a steam train from Donegal to Stranorlar after 63 years... in a replica cab!

IT IS possibletodriveasteamtrainover the 3ft gauge County Donegal Railway from Donegal to Stranorlar once again – after a gap of 63 years.Visitors to Donegal Railway Heritage Centre are getting their hands on the regulator, fireman’s shovel, injectors and brakes in a replica of 2-6-4T cab.

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