The heritage operation at Dromod began with a visit from a group of enthusiasts in 1992. They inspected the site and discovered the original Cavan and Leitrim railway building standing, the water tower and amazingly the original engine shed buried under ivy. The preservationists were able to enter the shed which had lain in the same condition as last used, with the smell of steam and soot in the air. They also were able to walk along 1/2 of a mile in the Ballinamore direction as far as cloncoolry crossing. The trackbed being in reasonable condition.

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Inquiries were made and Dromod station building was purchased along with the station site and the trackbed as far as Cloncoolry. The railway was relaid with sidings, a new workshop and a carriage shed. The group brought its collection of wagons, carriages, artifacts, diesels and a steam loco to Dromod. The first public service operated in late May 1995 with Fowler built diesel "Dinmore", and our first steam service in early June 1995 with 1916 built Kerr Stuart "Dromad" and 47c,

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We have gained more acquisitions over the years including a collection of aircraft and buses. Our most prominent project to date has been the restoration of our 1908 Avonside built steam loco "Nancy" with £160,000 being spent over 20 years on her restoration.