Railway Preservation Society of Ireland | Steam Trains Ireland
The Railway Preservation Society of Ireland was formed in 1964 to preserve Irish steam locomotives, carriages and rolling stock and to operate them on the Irish railway network for everyone to see, appreciate, enjoy and travel on.
Steam locomotives of Ireland - Wikipedia
A wide variety of steam locomotives have been used on Ireland's railways. This page lists most if not all those that have been used in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Irish railways generally followed British practice in locomotive design. The list that follows is roughly geographic (north to south) order.
List of heritage railways in the Republic of Ireland - Wikipedia
Preservation groups in the Republic of Ireland include: The Irish Steam Preservation Society, based in Stradbally, County Laois, which operates the Stradbally Woodland Railway with vintage steam and diesel locomotives.
Trains/Events - Railway Preservation Society of Ireland
This page shows all our planned trains and events. Please use the Book Train Tickets option in the menu to see what is on sale now, or coming very soon! If you wish to receive news updates about our trains, e.g. dates, fares, tickets, cancellations, etc., then register your email address.
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Experience the ideal family day out with a difference by visiting the oldest volunteer-run heritage railway on the island of Ireland. The Railway opens every bank holiday Sunday and Monday and selected other weekend dates between March and the end of August.
RPSI | Irish Railway History - Railway Preservation Society of Ireland
The last public main line passenger steam train, both in Ireland and Britain, had operated on Easter Monday, 1970. After that, NIR began a gradual program of renewal. Currently, most NIR services are still railcar operated (by newer railcars!).
Railway Preservation Society of Ireland - Wikipedia
The Railway Preservation Society of Ireland (RPSI) is a railway preservation group founded in 1964 and operating throughout Ireland. Mainline steam train railtours are operated from Dublin, while short train rides are operated up and down the platform at Whitehead, County Antrim, and as of 2023, the group sometimes operates mainline trains in ...
STRADBALLY WOODLAND RAILWAY - Irish Steam Preservation …
Our railway runs for 1km through a beautiful forest, taking to you back in time for a taste of the glory days of steam power. Each trip lasts about 10 minutes but tickets are valid all day for unlimited journeys, uniquely powered by Arigna Fuels’ carbon-neutral biocoal.
Irish Steam Preservation – Trains To Beyond
The Railway Preservation Society of Ireland (RPSI) is an Irish railway preservation group which was founded in 1964 and operates both sides of the border. It rosters a few of the ten steam locomotives in its care on mainline railtours from both Dublin and Belfast using IE and NIR lines.
Stradbally Woodland Railway - Irish Steam Preservation Society
Get ready to embark on a journey through history at the 60th National Steam Rally in Stradbally, Co. Laois! One of the most anticipated attractions of this year’s event is the beloved Stradbally Woodland Railway, offering visitors a delightful ride through the scenic countryside.
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