About the museum
Donegal Railway Heritage Centre is considered one of the county’s hidden gems and is located just 300 metres from Donegal Town Centre. County Donegal had the largest narrow-gauge railway network in the British Isles, and uniquely, amongst steam engines and railcars, operated one of the first railway vehicles with an internal combustion engine in the world. This fascinating museum celebrating Donegal’s railway heritage is based in one of the few remaining original station houses opened in 1889. This living museum shows related objects in their natural setting; it comprises railway rolling stock, interesting artefacts, paintings and maps, a video presentation, model railways, a reference library, a shop and much more, including that famous Donegal welcome!