Táilte Tours CLG
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Táilte Tours CLG is a voluntary led initiative aiming to promote Irish railway heritage. We do so by operating railtours, bus tours and other events.
Nancy has now carried our headboard more than any other loco or railcar. Will it retain the title as the years go on? The Cavan and Leitrim Railway loco made a surprise steam appearance on our "Dromod Diesel Daytripper" Mini Railtour on Sunday.
A highlight of yesterday's mini railtour was newly-restored ex-Bord na Móna LM384 looking and sounding great on a runpast. Big thanks to our hosts, the Cavan & Leitrim Railway Museum.
A few days left until "The Dromod Diesel Daytripper" Mini Railtour on Sunday 9th August. Standard fare includes travel from Dublin to Dromod and back via @irishrail train. www.tailtetours.com/event-detail... Our thanks to all the Cavan & Leitrim Railway for putting on this special private tour.
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Táilte Tours CLG@tailtetours.bsky.social · 4w agoLIMITED RUN - ONLY 83 AVAILABLE Continuing our celebration of the 071 Class 50th anniversary, our next badge represents No.083 in the Iarnród Éireann black & silver livery, introduced in 2007. www.tailtetours.com/product-page... #irishtrains #railtours #071class #irishrail
LIMITED RUN - ONLY 83 AVAILABLE Continuing our celebration of the 071 Class 50th anniversary, our next badge represents No.083 in the Iarnród Éireann black & silver livery, introduced in 2007. www.tailtetours.com/product-page... #irishtrains #railtours #071class #irishrail
DROMOD DIESEL DAY OUT SUNDAY 9TH AUGUST Just a week left until mini railtour to sample the diesels of Dromod on Sun 9th Aug. Thanks to our friends at the Cavan and Leitrim Railway for putting on this special event for us before the day's public services start. www.tailtetours.com/event-detail...
We're all set at the Sligo County Agricultural Show (Riverstown) today. Call up and see if we can tempt you with one of our enamel badges, we may even have some deals on. 👀 #Sligo
Heading to the Sligo County Agricultural Show (Riverstown) this Saturday? We'll be there with our stand, including our latest transport badges and some new goodies too. Don't forget the sunscreen!
2026 is the 150th anniversary of the formation of the Great Northern Railway of Ireland. Read more in our article. Cover photo courtesy Ernie's Railway Archive. www.tailtetours.com/post/150-yea...
150 Years of the Great Northern Railway (Ireland)
At its peak, the Great Northern Railway of Ireland had some 617 route miles of track, extending from Dublin to points such as Belfast, Derry, and Bundoran, and many places in between. With 2026 markin...
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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...
Transport Pride: a look at Pride liveries across Ireland
To celebrate Pride month, we thought we'd take a look at the various transport companies across the island of Ireland who have decorated vehicles in Pride livery over the past decade or so.
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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.
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...
The Achill Explorer — A Bus Subtitution Railtour | Táilte Tours
A tour of the former Westport to Achill branch line, hosted by Jonathan Beaumont, author of Rails to Achill.
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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.
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IÉ mkIV Control Car enamel railway badge | Táilte Tours
This enamel pin badge shows an Iarnród Éireann mkIV Control Car carriage, as used on Cork-Dublin express trains since 2006 (and as used on our first Irish railtour). Makes for an interesting gift or s...
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Downpatrick Diesel Gala 2026 now on sale - Irish Traction Group
Tickets are now available for the DCDR 2026 Diesel Gala, which takes place on Saturday, 29th August. A highlight of the Irish railway preservation calendar, tickets always sell out, so we advise booki...
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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-...
A Look at Some of Ireland's Historic Luxury Trains and Carriages
Ireland may not be the first country one thinks of when asked to name a luxury train, but it has had its fair share of luxury carriages.
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IÉ 071 class loco enamel badge | Táilte Tours | Gifts
Enamel badge of an Irish 071 class GM diesel locomotive in 1990s/early 2000s Iarnród Éireann livery. These iconic locomotives were built in 1976 and are still in operation on freight, engineering and ...
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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...
Ireland's longest-serving diesels: 50 years of the 071 class locomotives
Perhaps the most popular diesel locomotive class in Ireland, there is no dispute that the 071 class are certainly the longest serving. 2026 marks the 50th Anniversary of the eighteen-strong class. Wh...
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