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Rolling Stock and Locomotives
Railcar 18 – original diesel railcar of the County Donegal Railway which entered service with the County Donegal Railway in 1940. Badly damaged by a fire on 7 November 1949, it had to be rebuilt and as a result observers noted that it lost much of its character. Restored to its original shape and features with a rebuild in 1996 by the N.W.I.R.S. (North West of Ireland Railway Society). It is one of only six original County Donegal Railcars still in existence. On loan by kind arrangement of the N.W.I.R.S.
Carriage – new for season 2007, originally in service at Lord O’Neill’s Shane’s Castle Railway, this recently restored carriage is now resplendent in the red and cream livery of the County Donegal Railway. The carriage offers excellent accommodation with disabled friendly access and PA system.
Simplex 102T locomotive – used in conunction with Railcar 18 for all passenger services.
It has just recently returned to service (July 07) following a major overhaul and refurbishment at the works of Alan Keef Ltd., Ross-on-Wye, England. More details of its return at http://www.antraen.com/news.php
Ruston loco – ex-Bord na Mona is used primarily as the “work horse” for track laying and shunting.
Opening Times
Summer 2010
Open from Monday 31st May until Thursday 30th September
Mon - Fri - 1st train at 10am and then every hour on the hour until last train at 5pm
Sat - 1st train at 11am and then every hour on the hour until last train at 4pm
Sun - 1st train at 1pm and then every hour on the hour until last train at 5pm
Contact Details
Fintown Railway, Fintown, Co. Donegal, Ireland
Tel +353 (0)74 9546280
info@antraen.com
