Locomotive 461 was initially preserved by CIÉ in 1967, one of several engines to be put on display at various railway stations around Ireland following an appeal by the Irish Railway Record Society.
Other locomotives put on display by CIÉ included ex-GNR 131 and ex-GSWR No.
90.
No.
461 featured at Waterford.

After being moved several times following display, 461 was presented by CIÉ to the RPSI in 1977.
An extensive overhaul followed at Whitehead and the locomotive returned to traffic in late 1990.
The locomotive completed an overhaul in 2011 at the RPSI's Whitehead base, and was operation in the Dublin area until 2018.
The locomotive is currently in store in Whitehead since late 2018, awaiting overhaul.

Locomotive No.461 has appeared in theatrical film releases such as Michael Collins, Nora, and Angela's Ashes.

461 is the only surviving DSER locomotive.
She is a unique example of DSER-built rolling stock in preservation.
Locomotive 461 was initially preserved by CIÉ in 1967, one of several engines to be put on display at various railway stations around Ireland following an appeal by the Irish Railway Record Society. Other locomotives put on display by CIÉ included ex-GNR 131 and ex-GSWR No. 90. No. 461 featured at Waterford.
After being moved several times following display, 461 was presented by CIÉ to the RPSI in 1977. An extensive overhaul followed at Whitehead and the locomotive returned to traffic in late 1990. The locomotive completed an overhaul in 2011 at the RPSI's Whitehead base, and was operation in the Dublin area until 2018. The locomotive is currently in store in Whitehead since late 2018, awaiting overhaul.
Locomotive No.461 has appeared in theatrical film releases such as Michael Collins, Nora, and Angela's Ashes. 
461 is the only surviving DSER locomotive. She is a unique example of DSER-built rolling stock in preservation.
DSER 15 and 16