Museums & Galleries · County Down
Railway Preservation Society of Ireland
📍 BT38 9NA
Photo: John C (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Visit the Whitehead Railway Museum open to the public
- See the Society's collection of locomotives and carriages
- Ride steam trains run from Belfast, Dublin and Whitehead
- School, group and business packages available
- Learn about locomotive restoration using a vintage overhead crane and forge
The Railway Preservation Society of Ireland is a volunteer-run charity based at Whitehead, County Antrim, preserving Irish steam locomotives, carriages and rolling stock and keeping them running on the Irish railway network. At the Whitehead Railway Museum, open to the public with tickets available on site, you can see the Society's collection and learn how locomotives and carriages are restored using specialist equipment, including a vintage overhead crane and forge. Steam trains operate from Belfast, Dublin and Whitehead, and the Society offers tailored packages for schools, groups and businesses. It suits railway enthusiasts, families and school groups alike. If you're exploring Mid and East Antrim's museums and galleries, there are 5 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays, making it easy to combine a visit with an overnight stay nearby.
Practical details
- Open
- Museum open to the public
- Booking
- Tickets purchased at the museum
- Best for
- Schools and groups
From the attraction's own website on 4 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Gift Shop
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