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Downpatrick Railway Museum / Newry Man Lost

Downpatrick Railway Museum is Ireland’s only full-sized heritage railway an it operates vintage steam trains to Inch Abbey and King Magnus’ Grave in the heart of the Drumlin countryside. 12196317_919258298147714_117261157051149661_n  The Railway which runs right through the heart of St. Patrick’s Country  over the River Quoile and takes in breathtaking views of the amazingly beautiful Down Cathedral to the peaceful ruins of Inch Abbey.12219609_919258438147700_642293915316076077_n The line was built on the track bed of the old Belfast and County Down Railway, which ran to Newcastle. The old line was closed and abandoned nearly 60 years ago but thanks to the volunteers  who have laid nearly three miles of track to create Ireland’s only full-sized heritage railway and keep the magic alive for all to visit.12189893_919262058147338_5271365711229873840_n12226945_919255314814679_4983677262144646998_n
The museum houses a modern visitor center called  ‘Carriage Gallery’ which charts the development of railways in Ireland from the 19th century to today. 12193652_919257948147749_3684878439644902067_n I highly recommend a visit and while you are there you can check out the  Belfast & County Down Railway’s “Royal Saloon” which carried the future Kings George V and VI, as well as King Edward VII and their friends. 12219496_919260274814183_1177748293318422648_n12227188_919262401480637_6783927102644002496_n

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