Just a month to go until our mini railtour to Dromod, where we'll get to travel behind classic Bord na Móna diesel traction. Limited places available. www.tailtetours.com/event-detail... Photo: Adrian Dawe

For #Pride month, our blog takes a look at some of the vehicles that have worn a Pride livery so far. www.tailtetours.com/post/transpo...

Anyway, we go on. A Dublin #painting, "Heuston III" I painted because I love train stations and the areas around them. This was my 3rd time I painted the main station for trains to the west of Ireland with the bridge that shares its name. And a bonus Luas for tram lovers. #SpéirGhorm #ArtYear #Art

Today, 22nd June, marks an important date in the annals of Irish railway preservation & railtours. It was on this date 1986, that Westrail operated the first mainline special to use a preserved diesel locomotive, long before such an operation took place anywhere else in Ireland or, indeed, Britain.

Next 'Mini Railtour' - Sunday 9th August. More details at www.tailtetours.com/event-detail...

On Saturday, 26th September, Táilte Tours CLG are proud to present The Achill Explorer, a tour of the former Westport to Achill branch line. Using a combination of rail and bus, the tour will be guided by historian Jonathan Beaumont, author of Rails to Achill. www.tailtetours.com/event-detail...

Today, we made a small donation using funds raised from Pride badges to Belong To, the national organisation supporting LGBTQ+ young people in Ireland. Many thanks to all who supported this venture. #darttrain #transportpride #pridemonth🌈

The idea of running special trains for leisure goes back a long time in Ireland. Both the Great Southern Railways and the Great Northern Railway operated "Mystery Train" excursions as far back as the 1930s, with CIÉ reviving them in the 1950s and continuing to operate them well into the 1970s.

Today, Friday 22nd May, marks the 20th Anniversary of the @irishrail mkIV carriage sets entering service on the Dublin-Cork route.

We're in the Mullingar Park Hotel today for the Mullingar Toy, Diecast and Model Show. Open 11-5.

Only a few left www.tailtetours.com/product-page...

Limited places left www.irishtractiongroup.com/2026/downpat...

We're off to the #Mullingar Diecast Toy & Model Show this Sunday. Open 11am-5pm.

Save the date: we're planning another Mini Railtour for Sunday 9th August. Details TBC soon. Sign up for updates at www.tailtetours.com

"Duchess of Difflin" - the smallest loco to work a Táilte Tours special (so far 👀).

A look at some of Ireland's historic luxury trains and carriages. www.tailtetours.com/post/a-look-...

This month's blog takes a look at the 071 class locomotives, as they approach their 50th Anniversary. Cover photo courtesy Des Sage. www.tailtetours.com/post/ireland...

May 2026 saw the commissioning of our first ever set of points controlled by a signal cabin. Our chief civil engineer David Crone put the frame through its paces. Full credit to David, Robin, John and Jim for all their hard work on this to date.

A study of the 201 class. www.tailtetours.com/post/the-201...

The GNR U Class were the last mainline 4-4-0s to be built in Europe. www.tailtetours.com/post/the-las...

2026 marks the 50th Anniversary of Ireland's longest serving diesel class, the 071s. Read about their history in our latest blog article: www.tailtetours.com/post/ireland...

Cork's KD186 'Coca-Cola' in Capwell garage. May 1994.

Visit our stand at the Wexford Model Railway Club Exhibition Sunday & Monday. #Wexford

The 071 class is now the longest-serving diesel locomotive in Irish history. With 2026 marking the 50th Anniversary of their manufacture, it is with great pleasure that we unveil the latest in our line of enamel badges, depicting the class in the current-day grey livery. www.tailtetours.com/shop

2026 also marks the 125th Anniversary of the takeover of the Waterford, Limerick & Western Railway. www.tailtetours.com/post/the-wat...

Fancy exploring the remains of the Achill branch line, closed as far back as 1937? Join us on the Achill Explorer this September. www.tailtetours.com/event-detail...

Travelling from Dublin to the Downpatrick and County Down Railway Diesel Gala this August? Make your trip easier with our direct bus connection from Dublin city centre and Dublin Airport. www.tailtetours.com/event-detail... Note, tickets for the gala itself must be booked separately.

Two notable anniversaries for this old railway terminus in 2026, our volunteers explore its history in this article. www.tailtetours.com/post/cork-s-... #Cork

One week to go. #Wexford

Fancy travelling in an original-spec Tralee & Dingle Railway carriage? Our friends in the Cavan and Leitrim Railway have an exciting project to recreate that very experience. This week we made a donation towards this project using money raised from the sale of our Cavan & Leitrim loco badges.

A recap of our latest tour is now available to read: www.tailtetours.com/post/recap-t...

Nancy during our "North West Frontier" outing on Sunday. #railtour #steamtrain #irishsteam #narrowgauge #leitrim

Nancy is all set for our North West Frontier Mini Railtour on the Cavan and Leitrim Railway this Sunday.

Where does the time go? This day three years ago, our volunteers ran our first Cork-based railtour, The Suir Lee Knot, to Waterford via Tipperary, a rare route for the @irishrail.bsky.social 2600 class.

Today, 12th April 2026, marks 50 years since the former Belfast Central Railway line reopened, along with the opening of Belfast Central Station, or what is now known as Belfast Lanyon Place. www.tailtetours.com/post/the-bel...

Park Royal 1946 (originally 1424) one of the pair we visited at Clonakilty on last week's tour. Only 5 such vehicles survive, these 2 were among the last three in mainline service (the other being 1944, preserved at @downrail.bsky.social) #railways #heritage #cork

We'll be attending the Mullingar Diecast Toy & Model Show in the Mullingar Park Hotel on Sunday 12th April. #Mullingar #modelrailways

Recap of Saturday's tour now available to read on our website. www.tailtetours.com/post/recap-t...

Our 2026 season (and fifth year of operations) kicked off with The West Cork Wanderer on Saturday, taking in key locations served by the former Cork, Bandon & South Coast Railway system which closed 65 years ago in March 1961.

Táilte Tours Year 5 is officially on the road. First stop: Chetwynd Viaduct.

2026 is the 125th Anniversary of the takeover of the Waterford, Limerick & Western Railway, once Ireland's 4th largest railway company. www.tailtetours.com/post/the-wat... #limerick #waterford #railways #history

Just two days to go until The West Cork Wanderer outing, as a reminder we will now be leaving Cork Kent Station at 10:00 to allow for a connection from the 07:00 Dublin Heuston-Cork rail service. Our stewards will be wearing green Táilte jackets and will guide you to the bus.

Just one week until we set off on our "West Cork Wanderer" bus substitution railtour, commemorating the 65th anniversary of the closure of the former Cork, Bandon & South Coast Railway system. A few places remaining,but be quick. www.tailtetours.com/event-detail...

North West Frontier Mini Railtour now SOLD OUT A quick update to advise that places for our North West Frontier Mini Railtour to the Cavan and Leitrim Railway on 19th April are now fully sold out. A big thanks to everyone who supported this venture, you're all in for quite the treat.

Only a few places remaining on our North West Frontier Mini Railtour. www.tailtetours.com/event-detail...

We are pleased to confirm our itinerary for the West Cork Wanderer tour on 28th March (a few places left, but hurry), read it in full here: www.tailtetours.com/event-detail...