Down County Museum - Downpatrick - Co. Down Northern Ireland
If you are trying to discover Northern Ireland, you will come to the point where county Down is on the list and that is when you will need to check the touristic places that one could visit there. Down County Museum is located in Downpatrick, between Down Cathedral and Downpatrick Courthouse and it calls out for people to come and check this historical treasure found in the place.
Down County Museum brings to the visitors the history of county Down from the earliest times until the present day through the artifacts that are displayed there. This museum is located in the historic buildings of the eighteenth century County Gaol of Down, the Gaol was opened back in 1796 and it was then closed in 1830 - throughout all those years, it housed thousands of prisoners in it.
The Gaol used to incarcerate many people for very minor offences and it also held rebels captured after the battle of Saintfield and Ballynahinch in 1798, and the United Irishman, Thomas Russell, was executed for his role in the abortive rebellion in 1803. The Gaol was also a convict Gaol and hundreds of transportees were imprisoned in it prior to their journey to the convict colonies of New South Wales.
The main purpose and aim behind Down County Museum is to appreciate the history, culture and environment of the county through the organisation of exhibitions, the activities and events which are there to inform the visitor of the information that he/she might have came to the place searching for.
After the Gaol was closed, there were some restorations done to the place in 1981 and now visitors could check the conditions in which the prisoners were kept in the Gaol by visiting the restored cells which are complete with displays on individual prisoners.
Going through the programme of the museum, you will come to see that there are two different types of exhibitions held there, the permanent exhibitions and the temporary exhibitions. From the permanent exhibitions held there, there is the Down Through Time exhibition which brings 9000 years of human history in county Down, the temporary exhibitions on the other hand usually deal with everything from the Victorians to local artists.
The old Gaol building passed through lots of stations before reaching the final destination which is Down County Museum. When the prisoners were transferred to the new Gaol, there were some restorations done to the place and it was used for several reasons across the years, it was even used in the First World War by the Royal Irish Rifles, but it finally came to the point were history was being shared from the place when the museum started.
There are lots of important features from the old Gaol that still survive until this day, such as the original cells, doors and fittings, which are preserved on the ground floor of the three-storey cell block. The original roofing slates from the cell block also survived until today and they are displayed inside the entrance to the building.
There are lots of interesting things to be seen inside this museum and even though there are some original things still found inside until this day, there are those which were removed, such as the original window bars which could be seen from the chiselled grooves that still survive to prove that the windows were removed.
Inside Down County Museum, you will also see the image painted by Nigel Hughes back in 1992 about the old Gaol as it might have appeared when it was a prison. This enlarged image is displayed at the Museum's entrance vestibule in the west gatehouse.
This is not the only place to stop at while being in county Down, but there are other important destinations that should shape your trip and provide you with more historical information about the place. Dundrum Castle is one of the old historical castles that you could visit in county Down ( there is also Mount Stewart, the 19th century house and gardens which attract visitors to it ( The Moat in Donaghadee with the views that it could offer those who visit it ( Scrabo Tower is also one of the historical attractions that are found in county Down ( and there is also the Greyabbey or the Grey Abbey as some people prefer to say it which is also found in county Down (
There are lots of other historical destinations that could be checked in county Down, Northern Ireland, and Down County Museum in Downpatrick is one of the most famous; have you ever been to this museum before? What do you think about the things displayed through the video?
If you have been there already, share your experience with us and let us know what did you like the most about the place.
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Places to see in ( Downpatrick - UK )
Places to see in ( Downpatrick - UK )
Downpatrick is a medium-sized town about 33 km south of Belfast in County Down, Northern Ireland. It has been an important site since ancient times. Its cathedral is said to be the burial place of Saint Patrick.
As the largest town in the Lecale area, Downpatrick is a commercial, recreational and administrative centre for the locality and serves as a hub for the nearby towns and villages. Within a 30 minutes drive from Belfast, the location serves as a commuter town for a large number of people. The town has a number of primary and post-primary schools educating students from all over the east Down area.
Downpatrick is characterised by the rolling drumlins that are a feature of the Lecale area and a legacy of glaciation during the Pleistocene, the Down drumlins themselves are underlaid by Ordovician and Silurian shales and grits. Its lowest point lies within the marshland surrounding the north east of the town, recorded as being 1.3 ft (0.40 m) below sea level. Downpatrick is approximately 22 miles (35 km) from Belfast and has a regular bus service to the city.
Ballyalton Court Cairn is a single court grave situated on a rock outcrop by the roadside 0.5 miles (0.80 km) from Ballyalton village, which is 2.25 miles (3.62 km) east of Downpatrick, at grid ref 531 448. Ballynoe Stone Circle, a large circle of over 50 closely spaced upright stones, surrounding a mound which, when excavated, was found to contain two cists in which cremated bones were found, is only 2.5 miles (4 km) south in the hamlet of Ballynoe.
Down County Museum, is located on the Mall in English Street in Downpatrick and was formerly the old Down County Gaol. It was built between 1789 and 1796 at the behest of the County Grand Jury of Down under the supervision of Marquess of Downshire, the Earl of Hillsborough and the Hon Edward Ward, it was designed by architect Charles Lilly.
Downpatrick Racecourse, is located on the Ballydugan Road on the outskirts of Downpatrick. Horse racing has been held at Downpatrick under the charter of James II of England.
Downpatrick & County Down Railway is Ireland's only full-sized heritage railway. Built on the BCDR's former line to Belfast, it links the town with Inch Abbey and various other places of historical interest.
Inch Abbey, a large, ruined Cistercian monastic site featuring early Gothic architecture is 0.75 miles (1.2 km) north-west of Downpatrick on the north bank of the River Quoile off the main road to Belfast. The Lecale peninsula covers an area of some 78 square miles (200 km2) between Downpatrick and Dundrum. It is an area of historical and geographic significance.
The Mound of Down or Rathkeltair is one of the major earthworks of Ulster, situated on the NW edge of Downpatrick it is a good example of an Iron Age defensive earthwork in the middle of which a Norman Motte and Bailey was built by John de Courcy after his defeat of Rory Mac Donlevy in 1177.
St. Patrick Center, is the only permanent exhibition in the world dedicated to the patron saint of Ireland, and one of the best tourist destinations in Ireland. Quoile Castle is a ruined 16th-century tower house, just off the main road from Downpatrick to Strangford.
Downpatrick is situated at the junction of the A7 (Downpatrick to Saintfield and Belfast) road, the A25 (Downpatrick to Newry and Dublin) road and the A2 coast road. While there are no rail services in Downpatrick, Ulsterbus provides bus services to and from the Downpatrick Bus Station. Downpatrick railway station on the Belfast and County Down Railway, opened on 23 March 1859 and Downpatrick Loop Platform opened on 24 September 1892.
( Downpatrick - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Downpatrick . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Downpatrick - UK
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A History of Downpatrick 50s-80s Part 1
This documentary was made entirely by clients of AMH New Horizons, Downpatrick. Through local character's stories, you will be taken on a journey of Downpatrick from 1950s to the 1980s. This project was part of the Peace III funded community history initiative organised by Down County Museum and the Somme Heritage Centre.
The Village of Saintfield County Down - Northern Ireland
When it comes to the villages to explore in Northern Ireland, Saintfield is one of them. Saintfield is a village and civil parish in County Down, which is located about halfway between Belfast and Downpatrick.
Before coming to the point that it became called Saintfield, this village was known as Tawnaghnym and then Taunaghnieve, actually this English translation did not appear and come to use until the 18th century. Saintfield has gone through lots of events throughout the history before it reached the state it is at during the moment.
There are several different destinations that one could visit when it comes to Saintfield in County Down, such as the Rowallane Garden that is situated south of the village, there are also the different old buildings which are located on the main street and which have old stables and courtyards behind them, the Market House and the Hotel could be also seen on the main street but a little bit different since one is a private house and the other turned to an orange hall.
While we were visiting this village in county Down, we have passed by a couple of places which we consider are good attractions for one to check and these include the cafes, the bakeries, as well as the other historical buildings which would tell more about the history of the place. We passed by Saint Cafe and checked the interesting sandwiches and sweet stuff which they offer, we have also been to Saintfield Griddle Home Bakery with their sweet bakeries and stuff, there is also the Rowallane Garden which one will enjoy the green spaces while walking there, and all these come of course in addition to the old buildings and streets which the visitors will check to know more about the history of the place.
In addition to those places and suggestions which we have brought in this video to all those who are considering a trip to Saintfield, there are some other places which they could go to as well, such as Saintfield Library, the Rademon Estate Distillery, Kiltonga Wildlife Reserve ( which is not far away from this town, and lots of other different places which one could find through walking down the city and exploring its streets and old buildings.
When one talks about the villages that are found in Northern Ireland in general, just like the village of Saintfield in County Down, there are some other suggestions for people searching for a place to go to, such as Carnlough fishing village which is located in county Antrim and which is the perfect destination for having a nice time and not just for fishing ( the Portballintrae beach village which is also found in Northern Ireland and is a good hit ( and there are some other ones which people could go to and check according to the whole plan they have in Northern Ireland and the different destinations they are already planning to visit.
Back in the 16th century, Saintfield was part of South Clannaboy that was owned by Sir Con McNeil Oge O'Neil, and this land was granted to Sir James Hamilton afterwards in 1605 who planted English and Scottish settlers in the area. Saintfield was the early 17th century settlement with the first church being built in 1633. Major General Nicholas Price of Hollymount bought the village in 1709 and he was the one who changed its name to Saintfield at the end.
Nicholas Price was the one to take care of Saintfield village until his death and he was also the one who encouraged linen and tradesmen to settle, established a barracks, repaired the parish church and established markets and fairs. Price was also the reason behind the number of corn, flour and flax mills which are found out there in the village and which some of them still exist until today, and also has gained a tradition of textile manufacture through Saintfield yarns.
From that point on, churches were built and the village started to gain its importance that we know all about it at this point and we even recommend it for those who are considering a new place to go to and discover in Northern Ireland.
Have you ever been to the Village of Saintfield in county Down before? You could plan your trip and also visit Banbridge in County Down ( go and check the Tollymore Forest ( and also manage to go to Down County Museum and check what it has to offer you from history (
There is always something to see in the place you are travelling to and visiting, and when it comes to County Down then Saintfield is one of the options to consider along with going to other places which are located around the village or close enough for one to go and check.
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Ardglass County down Ireland
This is an aerial drone video of Ardglass harbour in County Down Northern Ireland. It was taken with the Parrot Anafi 4k drone. The video includes the Victorian bath house, an over head aerial view of the Fishing boat fleet, Adglass Mariana and glimpses of the Ardglass links golf course. At the end of the video you can spot two seals in the harbour water.
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Ghost Searchers Ireland (Down Recorder Downpatrick )..
Investigation we conducted at the Amazing Down recorder In Downpatrick....
The Somme Heritage Centre Co Down part 1
I'm on the very busy Newtownards to Bangor dual carriageway heading towards the small village of Conlig. Near the 30 mile limits out of N'Ards I turn off left for the Somme Heritage Centre.
The Somme Museum opened in 1994 as an educational facility and tourist attraction. It examines Ireland's role in the Great War with special reference to local cross-community involvement in the three volunteer Divisions raised in Ireland: the 10th and 16th (Irish) Divisions, and the 36th (Ulster) Division. Since 2000 the Museum's remit has expanded into World War Two and other modern international conflicts. The Museum has increasingly focused upon the community relations potential of this shared history as a vehicle to further cross-community and cross-border contact, mutual understanding and reconciliation.
The Museum has an extensive collection of material from the Great War period and in the last number of years a growing collection from World War Two including a large oral history archive has been catalogued. In 2002 it became a fully registered, independent museum.
Cab ride on Ex NIR 450 Class unit 458 & No.3 On European Hertiage Day Train Rides
On the 15th September 2019 we take a cab ride on Preserved Ex NIR 450 Class DEMU 458 while being pushed by 141 Class GM 146 between Downpatrick & Inch Abbey.
Then we see the DCDR's recently overhauled Steam loco Orenstein & Koppel No.3 working European Heritage Day Train Rides with their beautiful heritage set formed by BCDR 72 - The Holywood Railmotor , BCDR 148 & GSWR 836.
I would like to thank the DCDR volunteers for planning a very enjoyable day.
Note the opening shot of 458 , 8918 & 146 was taken during August 2019 at a accommodation crossing just outside Inch Abbey.
Raising Steam - BBC - 2007
(c) BBC Northern Ireland 2007
This documentary was broadcast in 2007, charting the history of DCDR up to that point, and a look at restoration and operation of the railway.
Thomas Russell United Irishman Anglican former British soldier
Yet another educated Protestant who was heavily involved with the United Irishmen movement and yet another who paid the full price for doing so by being hung at the age of 36 in Downpatrick jail.
One wonders if there would have been any United Irishmen and further Republican Movement had it not been for these rebellious Presbyterians Methodist and smaller number of Anglicans who had, unfortunately for themselves, developped, social consciences.
Thomas Paliser Russell (21 November 1767 – 21 October 1803) was a co-founder and leader of the United Irishmen. He was executed for his part in Robert Emmet's rebellion in 1803.
As an officer of the garrison, Russell had access to the newly emerging professional and business class, many of whose members were radicals (being Presbyterians) excluded from the Ascendancy.
The French Revolution in 1789 was warmly greeted in Belfast as were its ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity. With his keen mind and radical ideas, Russell soon became a confidante of Henry Joy McCracken, James Hope, Samuel Neilson and others who were to play a prominent role in the United Irish movement. With them he developed ideas of parliamentary reform, to include the bulk of the people, and Catholic emancipation.
In 1795 Russell, Wolfe Tone, Henry Joy McCracken and Samuel Neilson as they led a band of United Irishmen to the top of Cavehill overlooking the town of Belfast where they swore an oath never to desist in our effort until we had subverted the authority of England over our country and asserted her independence prior to Wolfe Tone's exile to America.
In 1796, Russell published an ambitious and far-sighted document, Letter to the People of Ireland, which laid out his vision of social and economic reform for the Irish nation.
Russell took no military part in the United Irishmen rebellionof 1798 as he was in prison. However he actively supported Robert Emmet's (yet another Protestant from a wealthy background ) attempted uprising in 1803 with fatal consequences for himself when he was rearrested and executed in Downpatrick jail.
BBC Newsline - Cultra BCDR Railway Station
After being bought by a developer for a whopping £1m in 2007, the former Belfast & County Down Railway (BCDR) station at Cultra is up for sale again, now the property of NAMA following the property market crash. Campaigners call for the station to be saved from dereliction.
Killough & St Johns Point, Co Down, Northern Ireland
Few clips of the area put together. First time ever making a video, new camera too so its not great but hope you enjoy. (oh date and time is wrong it was the 6 & 8 jan 2017)
VISITING OLD BUSHMILLS DISTILLERY & GIANT'S CAUSEWAY | NORTHERN IRELAND VLOGS
Northern Ireland Vlogs - Part Two.
As you may already know, we travelled to Northern Ireland on 28th March for Emily's 24th birthday. Overall, we stayed in Londonderry for 5 days and travelled to some of the most beautiful sites along the northern coast.
In part two of our vlogs we visited The Old Bushmills Distillery and The Giant's Causeway. We had a great time discovering how Bushmills make there whiskey.. and also having a taste at the end of the tour! The Giant's Causeway was such a beautiful, fascinating site. This was definitely our favourite day.
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Starting a Thumper
Starting the 450 Class Thumper located at the Downpatrick & County Down Railway in Northern Ireland.
The unit hadn't started for 3-4 months
Downpatrick and County Down Railway during May Bank Holiday Weekend
It was on the first bank holiday of May that I went to Downpatrick to hop on a train to Inch Abbey but due to technical problems there were no trains for the day, however the volunteers were kind enough to let me have a look around the yard and doing so bumped into the chairman, Michael Collins. We had a pleasant conversation talking about the the CIE A-Class, their British siblings the Co-Bo and even reminiscing about the Railway Series!
In this vid I took a look at E432, currently being overhauled, A39 and the recently introduced 146 and the carriage museum currently under construction.
Video: Prince Edward is treated to a steam train ride to Inch Abbey during his visit to the...
He visited the Downpatrick and County Down Railway Museum, located in the centre of the town.
He visited the Downpatrick and County Down Railway Museum, located in the centre of the town.
He visited the Downpatrick and County Down Railway Museum, located in the centre of the town.
Video: Prince Edward is treated to a steam train ride to Inch Abbey during his visit to the...
Video: Prince Edward is treated to a steam train ride to Inch Abbey during his visit to the...
Video: Prince Edward is treated to a steam train ride to Inch Abbey during his visit to the...
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Holywood Town Belfast - Places to Visit in Northern Ireland
Cities and towns, these are the two different places that tourists get attracted to when it comes to visiting a new country for the first time and trying to explore as much of it as possible, or even for the local people who want to get to know more about their own personal country.
Holywood town is part of Northern Ireland, it is located in the metropolitan area of Belfast city in county Down. This town in Northern Ireland is a civil parish and townland of 755 acres, lying on the shore of Belfast Lough, between Belfast and Bangor.
Going back into the history of this old city, one will get to ask about the name which lots of people now pronounce in the same way as Hollywood is pronounced. Back in the old days, the name Holywood was rather Sanctus Boscus, which means Holy Wood, and it was given to this place by the Normans after the woodland surrounding the monastery founded by St. Laseran before 640.
There are different interesting things that might be held in this town, such as the jazz and blues festival which is held there. There are other things that distinguish this town as well, such as the distinctive building known as the Old Priory. Even though this might sometimes be mistaken for the famous Hollywood in the United States of America, it is also considered one of the most visited towns in county Down for the fashion boutiques that it has, the delis and the galleries.
Holywood is also one of Northern Ireland's famous towns and places because it boasts Ireland's only surviving Maypole dating back to 1700 when a Dutch ship ran aground offshore and as a show of gratitude, they erected their broken mast.
We have already mentioned that the jazz and blues festival is held in Holywood, but there is also the annual May Day Celebrations which are considered the main focus when it comes to this town, and this is actually one of the big events in Ards and North Down calendar, when the school children dance around the maypole alongside market stalls and family attractions.
Holywood town stands as one of the beautiful places with a history carried behind which tourists and locals could visit and check what it has to offer - at least we have already mentioned some of the reasons why we believe this is considered a good place to travel to - but there are still other towns that could be visited in county Down as well, such as the Village of Saintfield ( Donaghadee which is 18 miles away from Belfast ( Crawfordsburn ( and Portaferry (
When it comes to the different attractions in county Down, Northern Ireland, there are different things which we should refer to as well in addition to these towns which we have mentioned, such as checking the Whiterocks Beach in Portrush ( Dundrum Castle ( Ballywalter Beach ( Down County Museum ( Tollymore Forest ( and lots of other things to dig deep behind and discover if you got the chance to be in county Down.
Being a place that is not far away from Belfast city, it is also considered a great suggestion for those touring the city to consider making a different kind of plan and add this destination to their list, they will end up visiting another part of Northern Ireland which they might have never thought about visiting before. The Ulster Folk and Transport Museum in County Down at Cultra, is another touristic attraction that is just next to Holywood which visitors and travelers could also check (
Have you ever been to Holywood in Northern Ireland before? Have you ever realized that there is another Holywood than the one you are used to hear about when it comes to the United States of America? Have you ever been there or ever planned a trip to this beautiful town in county Down? At least now you could make a proper plan and enjoy yourself there.
Holywood in county Down, Northern Ireland, might not be the biggest town to visit or the one with the most attractions, but it is definitely one of the towns close to Belfast that could still offer history along with some attractions that people could enjoy visiting and bring back stories from to their homes and families.
So, are you now planning to visit Holywood and see what this small town getting mixed up with the big US Hollywood actually looks like? Plan your visit as a local or a tourist and let us know your feedback and hear about the stories you will have there in this small town.
Enjoy watching the video about Holywood!
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Magnus Barelegs Viking King of Norway Burial Site
I've teamed up with fellow Youtuber John, aka
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to bring you this video of the burial site of Magnus Barelegs or Barefeet Viking King of Norway ( 1073-1103 )
This grave site lies within easy walking distance of Downpatrick and Co Down Railway Heritage station and museum. The best way to get there is along the A 25 towards Downpatrick Race course. Just past the race course on the right hand side is a small lane way leading to a public right of way that leads towards the heritage railway track. Grass parking is available off this narrow lane but please remember to close all gates and leave no litter. a short further walk along the lane and you will reach the old raiway track and then as you walk on 300 yds a concrete halt platform will appear. Magnus 111's burial site s on a raised earth mound of barrow behind this platform.A suitably inscribed runestone monument marking the site was erected in March by the Magnus Viking Association in 2003 to mark the 900th anniversary of his death.
Magnus Olafsson (1073 –1103), better known as Magnus Barefoot was King of Norway (as Magnus III) from 1093 until his death in 1103. His father was Olaf III of Norway. He married Margaret of Sweden daughter of the king and queen of Swededn.
His reign was marked by aggressive military campaigns and conquest, particularly in the Norse-dominated parts of the British Isles, where he extended his rule to the Kingdom of the Isles and Dublin.
Magnus 111's grave here at the river Quoile, Downpatrick, Co Down is significant because it is the only recorded Viking king burial site outside Scandinavia. Magnus was the last viking king to rule over the Scottish Western isles/Irish Sea. His passing largely marks the end of Viking rule and the arrival of Norman rule.
Many thanks to Youtuber John (Llittle Irish Camper ) for the drone footage used in this video.
Magnus Viking Association
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Holywood Men's Shed visit Magnus Barelegs to learn about Viking Longboat building
Irish Fairy Thorn St Patrick garden Downpatrick
As a lad I always loved delving into books to do with Irish myths and legends eg Irish Sagas and Folk Tales by Eileen O'Faolain . I probably got this from my father who was a bit of a story teller. Dad was brought up in Co Monaghan, at Moys Castleshane, near Ballybay. (I have been down to visit his birthplace recently for the first time, -see my videos )
In those days there was no internet, or TV, or even electric light and radio was a real novelty, so the mind/imagination often ran wild as to what might be. Story telling was much to the fore and travelling storytellers were respected in communities starved of entertainment. Dad had a number of stories associated with Fairy Tree. There are many many others. I was fascinated to find this fine e example of a Fairy Tree in the St Patrick Centre garden area. The significance of the cross in slate is to show that Patrick and his Christian God was supreme and above all superstition and superstitious practices in Ireland.
It has to be admitted though that these myths, legends, fairy trees etc do make for a good stories.
BCDR Railmotor Test Runs
A video from a sunny day last April when we took our Railmotor carriage out on test runs, as part of the acceptance process. This is certainly a unique carriage in Ireland!
We're delighted that our Belfast & County Down Railway carriage No. 72 (a.k.a. the Holywood Railmotor) is among nearly 20 carriages nominated for the Heritage Railway Association Carriage and Wagon awards.
As a wee treat to celebrate and wish the carriage good luck, here's a film of the vehicle taking to the rails for the first time since the 1950s following a ten year restoration. The run was a proving run as part of the certification process for approving restored vehicles entering service. We hope to launch the Railmotor into passenger service for special events later in the year.
Three of these were built, two in 1905 and one in 1906, to combat the potential expansion of the Belfast Corporation Tramways network to Holywood and were used for rapid and frequent services between Holywood and later Dundonald.
Essentially the grandfathers of modern trains, which can be controlled from either end unlike the trains of the day where engines had to uncouple from their rake of carriages and run-round them to the other end, they had a small steam locomotive actually built into the end of a carriage.
They were numbered separately from both the main locomotive and carriage stock as Nos. 1, 2 and 3. Ours was positively identified as No. 2 (later No. 72) by a former BCDR fireman through repair works unique to this vehicle (which can also be seen on vintage photographs).
The locomotives were constructed by Kitsons of Leeds and the bodies by the Metropolitian Carriage & Wagon company.
All three railmotors were used extensively and by the time World War One came about the locomotives were wearing out, and the locomotives were removed and the carriages rebuilt with another set of wheels, but the control gear was retained and they were operated as 'autotrains' with normal locomotives refitted to be remote controlled.
Railmotor No. 3 was involved in serious accident at Ballymacarrett on the Bangor branch, which led to the operation of autotrains being halted, and the carriages renumbered and used as conventional loco-hauled carriages.