Railway Preservation Society of Ireland - Dublin Operations

Railway Preservation Society of Ireland - Dublin Operations The RPSI is a voluntary organisation running vintage steam and diesel trains from Dublin with carriages restored by its own volunteers. Interested?
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Since 1988, our Dublin Area Operations Committee have overseen a regular program of long and short haul steam trips out of Dublin to various provincial locations. A dedicated team of volunteers are involved in a range of tasks from crewing our operations to behind the scenes maintenance and restoration at Inchicore and Mullingar. We're always on the lookout for more volunteers. We'd love to hear from you! Just drop us a message and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.

Father’s Day 2026On Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June we are running 4 steam train specials between Dublin Connolly and...
31/05/2026

Father’s Day 2026

On Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June we are running 4 steam train specials between Dublin Connolly and Maynooth with our steam engine No. 171. This also coincides with Father’s Day on the Sunday.

Celebrate your special Dad in your life and bring him back in time for a memorable family day out on board Ireland's only mainline steam train. Maybe treat him for a drink from our on board bar or a cuppa with a snack while we travel to and from Maynooth Co Kildare.

Tickets are now on sale and full information can be found via Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.ie/o/railway-preservation-society-of-ireland-10929797747

29/05/2026
29/05/2026
26/05/2026

The Railway Preservation Society of Ireland was formed in 1964 to preserve steam locomotives and carriages and to run them on the Irish main lines.

26/05/2026

Whitehead Railway Museum is once again centrally involved in the annual Industrial Heritage Week (IHW) which is being run by Mid & East Antrim Borough Counci...

A cracker of a photograph of ex GNR(I) S Class No. 171 Slieve Gullion passing Leixlip last Sunday , 17th. May 2026 on “T...
24/05/2026

A cracker of a photograph of ex GNR(I) S Class No. 171 Slieve Gullion passing Leixlip last Sunday , 17th. May 2026 on “The Midlander” to Maynooth County Kildare.
Photo Ciaran Cooney.

21/05/2026

🚨LAST CHANCE🚨
Book your tickets now for our DIESEL DAY at Whitehead Railway Museum 🚆

Featuring Locomotive B142 Celebrate the sights, sounds and sheer power of heritage diesel this 23rd May at Whitehead Railway Museum!

Join us for a thrilling Diesel Day as we showcase our very own locomotive B142, now with a special May Day discounted rate for all standard tickets.

This is your chance to experience the unmistakable growl of a working diesel up close, explore our historic sheds and enjoy a vibrant day of railway heritage brought to life by our passionate team.

🎟️Standard Ticket Experience Enjoy a fantastic day out with:
A short carriage ride hauled by B142 within our premises
Full access to Whitehead Railway Museum
A special May Bank Holiday reduced ticket price
Adult £6
Child £4
Under 3’s FREE

🔥Special Footplate Experience🔥 – Limited Places Take your visit to the next level with an unforgettable footplate experience aboard B142. With limited spaces available, this is a rare opportunity to step into the heart of the action.
Your Footplate Experience includes: ·
A footplate ride on B142
An engaging history talk from our Diesel Officer
Full access to the museum
Complimentary tea/coffee and traybake
£30 per person (18+ only)

Whether you're a lifelong railway enthusiast or simply looking for an exciting and unique day out this spring, Diesel Day promises atmosphere, history and hands-on adventure

🍰 Don’t forget to visit our tearoom, Cups & Carriages for tea, coffee and some well-earned sweet treats.

https://www.steamtrainsireland.com/whats-on/104/diesel-day

Hi there, thanks to all the RPSI team for another great trip on 171! My husband Paul was delighted to get onto the foot...
18/05/2026

Hi there, thanks to all the RPSI team for another great trip on 171!
My husband Paul was delighted to get onto the footplate and chat to Keith - happy faces in this pic 😊
Looking forward to the next trip!
Thanks again. Best wishes, Emma

18/05/2026

Address

RPSI, C/o Oceanic, Docklands Innovation Park
Dublin
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Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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