Whitehead Railway Museum

03/09/2026

After passing both her cold water and steam pressure tests with flying colours, 131 has been finally reunited with her boiler and work has begun to fully reconstruct her back to her full glory!

Amazing work by the whole team. Thank you everyone!

02/09/2026

Lovely video featuring scenes from Whitehead in the 1930's Great job Robin 😁

Original historic Photographs, copyright:National Museums Northern...

02/09/2026

01/09/2026

Step back in time and experience the sights, sounds and stories of Ireland’s railway heritage at Whitehead Railway Museum for European Heritage Open Day!
Enjoy free entry to the museum and explore all five of our fascinating galleries, filled with historic railway artefacts, restored exhibits, photographs and stories from the golden age of rail travel. Discover the locomotives, people and engineering that brought the railway to life.
There’s something for all ages to enjoy, including our dedicated children’s area, where young visitors can play with toy trains, dress up in railway-themed outfits and enjoy imaginative play. Children can also explore our sensory room, designed to provide a calm and engaging space for younger visitors.
For an extra special experience, climb aboard our heritage steam train and enjoy a short steam train ride within our premises. Train rides are available for an additional charge and are hauled by our 105 year-old steam locomotive No.3BG "Guinness". You will be transported to a bygone era!
Our café will be open for hot and cold food and refreshments.
Trains at: 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00.
(Please arrive 15 minutes before your booked time.)
Train Tickets: Adult: £4 / Child: £2 / Family (2+3): £10
https://www.steamtrainsireland.com/.../european-heritage-day

01/09/2026

Full details: www.steamtrainsireland.com/trainsevents/meetings

31/08/2026

Become A Member!

Our members come from a wide range of backgrounds, but we all have a common interest in the preservation of our railway heritage.
Join us in keeping our history alive!

Membership offers you:
- Volunteer and help in all aspects of operating steam trains.
- Irish railway news bulletins via e-mail.
- Annual magazine "Five Foot Three" produced by the RPSI.
- Members-only area of the website, including its archive.
- Special discounts for our café, railway books and souvenirs.
- Regular meetings & film shows during the winter months.
- Free admission to the Whitehead Railway Museum (excludes special events).
- Become an essential part of preserving these magnificent machines

Adult (Over 18) £30/€42
Junior (Under 18) £25/€33
Student £25/€33
Family (2 adults & children) £72/€102

Join us today!
https://www.steamtrainsireland.com/get-involved/joinrenew

30/08/2026

A common thing many of our guests say is "I had no idea the museum was this big." So I thought it would be nice to share a quick map of our site 😁🚂

When here, you can see:

1 - The Station Building & Café
2 - Platform
3 - Signal Box
4 - Stables Exhibit & Education Room
5 - Turntable
6 - Water Tower
7 - Locomotive Building
8 - Dunleath Workshop
9 - Foundry
10 - Carriage Shed

So why not visit and explore our wonderful history of our railways🚂

30/08/2026

2027 Society Calendar

Now on sale: www.steamtrainsireland.com/shop/category/2/seasonal

29/08/2026

29/08/2026

We rely on donations to continue our restoration work. So if you are able, please consider donating by following the link below or scanning the QR code.
Thank you so much, your generosity helps us keep our heritage alive.🚂💖
https://www.steamtrainsireland.com/appeals