Not content with working the first 121 class-hauled passenger train in preservation, Saturday 4th October saw 124 recreate the iconic sight of a 121 class-hauled freight,  when it was reunited with the last surviving cement 'bubble' wagon, 25199, at the Downpatrick & County Down Railway. The 'bubble' had arrived at Downpatrick earlier in the day. […]

Following its successful passenger debut at the August Diesel Day, 121 class locomotive No.124 was in action again at Downpatrick over the weekend of 13/14th September. This was European Heritage Open Day weekend, and the 121 class locomotive was used to haul five well-filled trains between Downpatrick and Inch Abbey. The coaching stock was once […]

Here we present the ‘official’ video of the 2025 Downpatrick Diesel Gala – highlights of which include Downpatrick's Wickham Railcar No. 713 "Rosie" making its first public appearance and the entry into service of our preserved 121 class loco No. 124, not much more than two months since it was transported from Moyasta in County […]