Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Railway Preservation Society of Ireland
In or near Whitehead.
Railway Preservation Society of Ireland in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
Gareth James — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Whitehead Excursion · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Railway Preservation Society of Ireland is a place of interest in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
The Railway Preservation Society of Ireland is dedicated to preserving and operating steam locomotives, carriages, and rolling stock for public enjoyment. Visitors can explore the Whitehead Railway Museum, which showcases the society's collection and offers various events and educational programs.
From the Wikipedia article
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 Northern Ireland using hired-in NIR diesel trains from Belfast. The RPSI has bases in Dublin and Whitehead, with the latter having a museum. The society owns heritage wagons, carriages, steam engines, diesel locomotives and metal-bodied carriages suitable for mainline use.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 54.7568, -5.7120
- District
- Mid and East Antrim
- Postcode
- BT38 9NA
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Antrim
- Nearest railway station
- Whitehead Excursion — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.steamtrainsireland.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q7284187 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Railway Preservation Society of Ireland (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Railway Preservation Society of Ireland?
- Railway Preservation Society of Ireland is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT38 9NA).
- What is Railway Preservation Society of Ireland?
- Railway Preservation Society of Ireland in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Railway Preservation Society of Ireland?
- The nearest railway station is Whitehead Excursion, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT38 9NA.
- Is Railway Preservation Society of Ireland free to visit?
- Yes, Railway Preservation Society of Ireland is free to enter.
- How do I get to Railway Preservation Society of Ireland?
- The nearest railway station is Whitehead Excursion, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT38 9NA.