At any one time a small number of volunteers and an even smaller number of employees are working on a large number of different projects.
GNR(I) 4-4-0 No.171 Slieve Gullion |
Full restoration to main line use |
Major mechanical and boiler work being undertaken. The locomotive has been disassembled for inspection. An appeal has been opened to help fund completion of the lcomotive. |
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GM Bo Bo B134 |
Overhaul and rebuild for mainline use | Restoration of locomotive, including reconditioning of bogies, engine, motors and bodywork. | |
GS&WR Carriage 861 |
Overhaul for display/train rides | Major work to roof and interior continuing on a very limited basis. | |
Cravens Carriage 1539 |
Overhaul for mainline use | Prepatory work commenced. Being fitted out as a First Class carriage. | |
Diesel Locomotive B142 |
Overhaul of diesel engine | The locomotive's engine has been overhauled and B142 is back in action. Completion of internal repaint still required. |
NCC Boiler |
Provision of spare boiler | The manufacture of a spare boiler for locomotive No.4 or, in due course, the new W Class locomotive. | |
Mogul |
NCC W Class Locomotive | Based upon existing NCC W and WT class components (the working parts are identical) and new components where required, this will be reinstatement of a class of locomotive that was once the mainstay of the NCC services and last operated in early 1960s. |
Whitehead Track |
Continuing programme of track renewal | Renewal and uppgrade of trackwork. Provision of signalling and connected pointwork ongoing. |
GNR(I) 4-4-0 No.131 |
Full restoration to main line use | Major mechanical and boiler work undertaken. Fitting out of locomotive and construction of new tender. First public trip March 2018. | |
Mk2 Brake 460 |
Overhaul for mainline use | A 2-year overhaul included renewal of end sheets, vestibule floor, rewiring, installation of a generator, repainting, re-varnishing of the interior, renewal of the upholstery and a full overhaul of the running gear. | |
Irish Shell Oil Wagon 602 |
Overhaul for museum display | Completed January 2017. | |
Generator Van 3173 |
Overhaul for main line use | Completed in 2015 and now in the running set in Dublin. | |
GS&WR Ballast Wagon 8309 |
Overhaul for museum display | Completed February 2018. | |
Guinness Grain Van 504 |
Overhaul for interpretive display | Reconditioning of metal underframe and re-build of wooden body. Sponsored by Heritage Lottery Fund. Re-launched to the public on 25/9/2021. |
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Mk2 First 181 |
Overhaul for mainline use | Returned to traffic for the 2022 season. | |
Mk2 Open 302 |
Overhaul for mainline use | Returned to traffic for the 2022 season. |