A new heritage engineering museum and visitor attraction is being constructed by the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland at Whitehead, near Carrickfergus. The facility will be opened next year. The RPSI is the only operator of mainline steam trains in Ireland, with operations at both Whitehead and Dublin.
The full story is available at www.carrickfergustimes.co.uk/lifestyle/entertainment/landmark-day-with-first-element-of-4m-heritage-investment-1-4404976#.UI5MmvFdH8k.twitter
(With thanks to @Carrick_Times)
Chris
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