Whitehead Railway Museum

18/06/2026

🎶Thought we'd have a bit of fun with today's

Let's go back to February 1980 for the wonderful music video of
Teddy Palmer's Rumble Band performing "The Locomotion" with X-Appeal Dancers right here at the now Whitehead Railway Museum.

So why not keep us in mind for your next music video 😁🎶

Teddy Palmer's Rumble Band. From the Teddy Bear LP. Performed with ...

18/06/2026

P2 and P3 enjoyed a brilliant visit to Whitehead Railway Museum today!
There was so much to see and to learn about, thank you to Thomas and Nuala for being such great guides!
We definitely recommend a visit to this museum. 🚂 🚊 🚆 🚂

17/06/2026

Need a last minute Father's day gift? A few tickets have been made available for this weekend!

Looking for a last minute plan for this weekend? Maybe take the Dad in your life on Ireland’s only mainline steam train?

We have a limited number of extra tickets now on sale for our 4 trains this weekend.

Book now - https://www.eventbrite.ie/o/10929797747?_gl=1*f9e8cl*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTc3NjczMTEwOS4xNzgxNTE3Mzk5*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3ODE1MTczOTgkbzEkZzEkdDE3ODE1MTgxODAkajYwJGwwJGgw

16/06/2026

Voices of the Homefront event at Whitehead Railway Museum

🗓️4th July 2026

➡️Step back in time, bringing the sights, sounds, and spirit of wartime life to Whitehead Railway Museum. 🕰️
➡️Meet reenactors in authentic period costume. 🪖
➡️Vintage Wartime vehicles.🚙
➡️Live period-inspired music. 🎶 staring The Swingtime Starlets
➡️Short steam train rides available within our premises. 🚂
➡️Demonstrations, craft activities & traditional games. 🖍️

A unique festival combining history, heritage and entertainment for all ages.

Book now:
https://visitbelfast.ticketsolve.com/tick.../shows/873686566

15/06/2026

Join us at 🚂Whitehead Railway Museum🚂 for a fun-filled family day of railway discovery and creativity!

Children can explore our fascinating 5-gallery museum before getting creative in our special paint-your-own train moneybox workshop.

Each child ticket includes:

A ceramic train moneybox 🚂
Paints and materials
A protective varnish finish for your masterpiece to take home
Enjoy a relaxed day of museum exploration and hands-on crafting in a unique railway setting.

Please note:

Steam train rides are not included as part of this event
Children must be accompanied by an adult who also needs to purchase a standard museum ticket

Perfect for young railway fans, creative kids and family days out!

https://www.steamtrainsireland.com/whats-on/112/little-engineers

14/06/2026

Robert prepping the horn guide for milling as construction continues on the mogul's pony truck.

13/06/2026

🐶Calling all dog lovers and their four-legged friends! Join us at Whitehead Railway Museum for a tail-wagging day out at Paws on the Platform- a fun-filled dog-themed event for the whole family.

🐕We’re delighted to welcome The Nose Zone , who will be running exciting demonstrations with their operational Scent Detection teams throughout the day. Visitors and their dogs can also take part in interactive “have-a-go” scent activities, mini training classes and enjoy the chance to chat with professional trainers at the “Ask the Dog Trainer” area.

Activities throughout the day include:

Doggy stalls and treats
Fun competitions and prizes for your canine companions
Mini dog training sessions including tricks, recall, attention work and interactive play
🚂Short steam train rides within the museum grounds with your pooch aboard
Whether you’re a dedicated dog enthusiast or simply looking for a unique family day out, Paws on the Platform promises plenty of fun, entertainment and pawsitive memories for everyone.

Hauled by our 105 year-old steam locomotive No.3BG "Guinness", there will be short steam train rides available within our premises using our heritage carriages. You will be transported to a bygone era! Tickets also include full access to our 5 gallery museum.

Our café will be open for hot and cold food and refreshments. And while you relax with a hot drink, your furry friend can enjoy a puppacino!

https://www.steamtrainsireland.com/whats-on/111/paws-on-the-platform

12/06/2026

Did you know that the 1996 movie Michael Collins, starring Liam Neeson featured 2 of our locomotives. No. 171 Slieve Gullion and No. 461.

The locomotives were repainted black for its role in the film.
No.461 is on display in our carriage building in the Whitehead Railway Museum and No 171 Slieve Gullion is currently active in our Dublin operations, running trips from Dublin to Maynooth.
https://www.steamtrainsireland.com/whats-on/1/the-midlander

11/06/2026

Mogul project update:

The pony truck is starting to come together. A few more holes to be bored at the top but it's coming together nicely.