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Heritage Trams in Operation 15 October to 1 November 2025 Featuring 736 'HMS Blackpool' and English Electric Balloon 717.
Chesterfield: A Railway Town Exhibition Tuesday 7 October to Wednesday 29 October 2025 Daily 10am - 3.30pm, closed 1pm - 1.30pm. Chesterfield: A Railway Town Exhibition Winding Wheel Theatre Tue 07 Oct 2025 - Wed 29 Oct 2025 A new exhibition marking the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. Uncover the history of Chesterfield's three railway lines, their connection to the Brampton industries, and the town's connection to George Stephenson. Further details to be announced. Ticket Price Exhibition: Free, ticket not required
Heritage Trams in Operation 15 October to 1 November 2025 Featuring 736 'HMS Blackpool' and English Electric Balloon 717.
Chesterfield: A Railway Town Exhibition Tuesday 7 October to Wednesday 29 October 2025 Daily 10am - 3.30pm, closed 1pm - 1.30pm. Chesterfield: A Railway Town Exhibition Winding Wheel Theatre Tue 07 Oct 2025 - Wed 29 Oct 2025 A new exhibition marking the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. Uncover the history of Chesterfield's three railway lines, their connection to the Brampton industries, and the town's connection to George Stephenson. Further details to be announced. Ticket Price Exhibition: Free, ticket not required
Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since.
Heritage Trams in Operation 15 October to 1 November 2025 Featuring 736 'HMS Blackpool' and English Electric Balloon 717.
Chesterfield: A Railway Town Exhibition Tuesday 7 October to Wednesday 29 October 2025 Daily 10am - 3.30pm, closed 1pm - 1.30pm. Chesterfield: A Railway Town Exhibition Winding Wheel Theatre Tue 07 Oct 2025 - Wed 29 Oct 2025 A new exhibition marking the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. Uncover the history of Chesterfield's three railway lines, their connection to the Brampton industries, and the town's connection to George Stephenson. Further details to be announced. Ticket Price Exhibition: Free, ticket not required
Twilight Running Evening Thursday 23 October 2025
Weekly Wind-Up #2220 2220 ? 23 October 2025 CAMBRIDGE (CBG) The Devonshire Arms, 1 Devonshire Road, Cambridge. CB1 2BH A return to the Devonshire Arms, which we last visited almost exactly a year ago and is only a short walk from Cambridge station. See map. A part of the small group of Milton brewery pubs, the Devonshire boasts 8 hand pumps, generally all Milton, amongst which is often Minatour (Mild) which has been requested for us this evening. A simple food menu is also available from 16.00.
Wind Up North #388 Thursday 23 October 2025 Idle Valley Tap, Carolgate, East Retford, Nottinghamshire. DN22 6AS
Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since.
Heritage Trams in Operation 15 October to 1 November 2025 Featuring 736 'HMS Blackpool' and English Electric Balloon 717.
Chesterfield: A Railway Town Exhibition Tuesday 7 October to Wednesday 29 October 2025 Daily 10am - 3.30pm, closed 1pm - 1.30pm. Chesterfield: A Railway Town Exhibition Winding Wheel Theatre Tue 07 Oct 2025 - Wed 29 Oct 2025 A new exhibition marking the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. Uncover the history of Chesterfield's three railway lines, their connection to the Brampton industries, and the town's connection to George Stephenson. Further details to be announced. Ticket Price Exhibition: Free, ticket not required
West Highland Pullman Friday 24 - Sunday 26 October 2025 Departing from Eastleigh, Southampton, Romsey, Salisbury, Warminster, Westbury, Bradford-on-Avon, Bath Spa, Bristol Parkway, Cam and Dursley We are delighted to present a three-day weekend break direct from your local station to the Highlands of Scotland at this most dramatic and beautiful time of year - The journey will be over the world-famous West Highland line, featuring some of the most spectacular scenery in Scotland as we cross magnificent bridges and viaducts climbing high into the mountains and offering views of tumbling waterfalls and peaceful lochs. Hotels: No overnight accommodation is included allowing you the freedom and flexibility to arrange your own hotels in Fort William. For further advise and a list of recommended hotels please email our office. Mobility: This tour is not suitable for guests requiring the use of a wheelchair or with severe mobility issues as the platforms at some remote stations in the highlands are much shorter than our train, low, or accessible only by a footbridge or steps.
Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since.
Flying Scotsman Services 25, 26, 27, 28 & 29 October, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 November 2025 Early Online Booking Offer: Save 10% if you book before 31 August 2025. As part of our Railway 200 celebrations, don't miss your chance to ride behind one of Britain's icons from the golden age of steam. No. 60103 Flying Scotsman will be in action at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway between Grosmont and Pickering this late-autumn, courtesy of the National Railway Museum and Northern Steam Operations Ltd. Your booking is for a seat-allocated return journey from Grosmont to Pickering behind Flying Scotsman. Other non-seat-allocated services between Pickering/Grosmont and Whitby, hauled by different locomotives, will be running on the date of your visit. You're welcome to board these services with your Flying Scotsman ticket and explore the full length of our line if you wish. Discounts are available for Groups of 20+ people. Please contact our Customer Services Team on grouptravel@nymr.co.uk for details.
The Brick and Tile Saturday 25th October 2025 The Brick Tax in Great Britain ended in 1850. This created a significant demand for bricks and by 1892, because of its abundance of clay, Barton on Humber was the centre of the UK's thriving brick and tile industry. Today we take both class 37 and class 50 locomotives to the rarely visited Barton on Humber branch line as well as visiting the nearby Immingham freight terminal and, for those who prefer the atmosphere of UK seaside resorts, an off-train opportunity at splendid Cleethorpes. Our special train departs from Finsbury Park in the care of Class 50 50008 'Thunderer' and a classmate kindly provided by The Class 50 Alliance. We head north along the East Coast Main Line with several pick up opportunities before we deviate into the agricultural flat lands of Lincolnshire at Newark, deviating once again - this time to the north - at Pyewipe Junction and thereby avoiding the City of Lincoln itself. We proceed further north and soon we find ourselves amidst the more industrial landscape of South Yorkshire. We will undoubtedly see several rakes of wagons as we weave our way into the freight yards south of Doncaster and we will pause at the former Doncaster Royal Mail Terminal to attach a Europhoenix Ltd class 37 locomotive to the rear of our train. After our final pick up at Doncaster we once again head east, this time towards our coastal destination of Cleethorpes. Our route takes us through Scunthorpe affording excellent views of the steel works which until recently were threatened with closure but now look to have a renewed lease of life. Our arrival at Cleethorpes provides a striking contrast to Scunthorpe. Nestled on the eastern edge of Lincolnshire, where the Humber estuary meets the restless tides of the North Sea, Cleethorpes stands as a testament to the enduring British love for the seaside. With its celebrated promenade, vast golden sands, and a personality shaped by centuries of change, Cleethorpes is a town where nostalgia and new adventures intermingle beneath wide, ever-changing skies. The sands of Cleethorpes are legendary?expansive, soft, and golden, they stretch for miles, offering ample space for sandcastle builders, sunbathers, and kite flyers. At low tide, the sea retreats to reveal vast mudflats, a haven for wading birds and a spectacle for wildlife enthusiasts. The coastline is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), celebrated for its biodiversity. The iconic Cleethorpes Pier, first opened in 1873, became the jewel of the seafront. Built to stretch out into the sea and provide panoramic views, the pier quickly became the heart of social life?hosting concerts, theatre performances, and even roller-skating in later years. Though the original pier has faced adversity, including storms and fires, it remains a symbol of the town's resilience and its spirit for reinvention. Beyond the beach, the town is framed by attractive parks and gardens such as the award-winning Cleethorpes Country Park and the enchanting People's Park Supplementary Option - The Mini Tour Whilst the sights of Cleethorpes will delight many, we know that for some the opportunity to traverse the nine-mile branch line to Barton on Humber will prove to be a compelling alternative. Our train departs Cleethorpes with our class 37 locomotive now leading. We take a relatively direct route to Barton, via Ulceby and New Holland before traversing the last three miles of the branch which is single line. At Barton on Humber, extremely short platform lengths preclude any alighting or re-boarding so, with our class 50 locomotives once again leading, we set off for a run through the Immingham complex. Our circular route takes us back towards Cleethorpes as far as Great Coates where we embark on a circuit of the Grimsby District Light Railway (or 'Grimsby Light Single'). Until the early 1960's an electric tramway run parallel to the conventional line but today its use is reduced to a secondary means of access into Immingham Port. Our route through Immingham takes us past the former locomotive depot where the trackwork has been further rationalised in recent years. Notwithstanding this, the port still handles over 50 million tonnes of freight each year and remains a busy interchange for rail freight traffic. Our exit from Immingham once again takes us through Ulceby and we route towards Cleethorpes where our mini tour terminates. There will be a leg stretching break of about 30 minutes. Our Journey Home With our Class 37 once again leading we head for home. As you would expect we have introduced a somewhat circuitous route so as to provide further interest for those who enjoy class 37 traction. Our route sees us return to Scunthorpe but on reaching Stainforth Junction we head north towards the East Coast Main Line (ECML). We join the ECML at Joan Croft Junction, a quite unusual manoeuvre, and this allows us to journey north as far as Temple Hirst Junction where we divert towards Selby, though we avoid the station by taking the Canal Goods curve. We are now heading towards our first set down station at Doncaster, passing junctions at Ferrybridge and Knottingley along the way. Our arrival at Doncaster RMT we detach our class 37 locomotive and our pair of class 50's take charge for the direct run back up the ECML setting down at stations per the outbound journey as far south as Finsbury Park. Today's train will utilise Eastern Rail Services carriages with locomotives kindly provided by Europhoenix Ltd, The Class 50 Alliance and Hanson & Hall Rail. All timings are provisional and intended only as a guide. Station Depart Arrive Finsbury Park 06.30 22.30 Potters Bar 06.47 22.15 Stevenage 07.10 21.52 St Neots 07.37 21.22 Peterborough 08.05 20.53 Newark Northgate 08.38 19.43 Doncaster 10.35 18.38 There is no First Class Dining on this train. A buffet car serving hot and cold drinks and food will be available. Please note, the 'Mini Tour' is only available to those customers already holding tickets for the main tour - ' The Brick and Tile' Class Fare Availability Standard Adult £129 Good Standard Junior £109 Good First Non Dining £219 Good Supplementary Option - The Mini Tour £30 Good
Heritage Trams in Operation 15 October to 1 November 2025 Featuring 736 'HMS Blackpool' and English Electric Balloon 717.
Chesterfield: A Railway Town Exhibition Tuesday 7 October to Wednesday 29 October 2025 Daily 10am - 3.30pm, closed 1pm - 1.30pm. Chesterfield: A Railway Town Exhibition Winding Wheel Theatre Tue 07 Oct 2025 - Wed 29 Oct 2025 A new exhibition marking the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. Uncover the history of Chesterfield's three railway lines, their connection to the Brampton industries, and the town's connection to George Stephenson. Further details to be announced. Ticket Price Exhibition: Free, ticket not required
Mini Heritage and Twilight Running Day Saturday 25 October 2025 Heritage Bus Rides from the Museum featuring the Delaine Heritage Fleet in service on 3 heritage routes in and around Bourne, Lincolnshire.
Buses by Twilight Saturday 25 October 2025 buses running in the early evening and we will stay open until 18:30. Heritage Bus Rides Heritage Bus 5 Every 30 minutes to and from Shudehill Interchange Heritage Bus 89 Every 30 minutes to and from Central Park 14:30 to 18:30
37227 Running Day Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway Saturday 25 October 2025 Please be aware there will be no train heating on the day, but the cafe at Chinnor will be open serving food and hot drinks, and the fare for the day will be £30. Please note this is a private hire event and no tickets will be available from the railway, but only be internet banking prior to the day by contacting ggeditor294@yahoo.com and cash only on the day. Any profits made will go towards future running days. Departures from Chinnor at 09:20, 10:45, 12:05, 13:15, 14:45 and 16:00. Departures from Princes Risborough at 09:55, 11:20, 12:30, 13:50, 15:15 and 16:35.
The Varsity Explorer Saturday 25th October 2025 Join us on this unusual tour from Slough to Chester featuring the newly reopened section of The East-West line from Bicester to Bletchley. The added attraction is for the journey to be steam hauled by a restored main line approved steam locomotive that will see a steam train return to this section of line for the first time since 1967. Our journey starts at Slough on the Great Western Railway main line which has good connections from London Paddington. We will make our way along Brunel's historic London to Bristol route through the Thames Valley, crossing the Thames at Maidenhead on the famous arched bridge. We will call at Reading to pick up passengers before continuing along the attractive Thames Valley through Pangbourne towards Didcot, where we leave the main line to Bristol and head northwards via Radley towards Oxford. It is at Oxford North Junction where we leave the Banbury line and join the reinstated Oxford to Bicester line, pausing at Oxford Parkway to pick up further passengers. We now follow the 'Varsity Line', originally opened as a through route to serve the University cities of Oxford and Cambridge but was closed in 1967 to passenger services. The aim is to reopen the entire route from Oxford to Cambridge in stages as the East West Rail project. The section from Bedford to Bletchley will also see a major upgrade, with Cambridge the ultimate goal some years ahead. The section to Bicester reopened in 2016 and a new station was built at Bicester Village, where we will call today to pick up passengers for our steam hauled journey to Chester. We will now traverse the newly opened section from Bicester to Bletchley and pass through its new station midway at Winslow. At Bletchley, our train will use the impressive reconstructed box section Bletchley Flyover that crosses over the West Coast Main Line to gain access to a new station at Bletchley High Level. Our day is not over yet as we now make a fast run down the WCML towards Milton Keynes, where we will call to pick up passengers. A final stop to pick up passengers is made at Rugby before we continue our fast running along the Trent Valley towards Stafford and Crewe. Water will be taken at Crewe before we head westwards towards Chester, our destination for today. There will be time to explore the Roman city of Chester, one of the most visited places in the UK. Chester lies on the river Dee, close to the border with Wales, and is one of the best preserved walled cities in Britain. The city contains a number of medieval buildings and is famous for its 14th Century 'Rows', the first-floor level galleried walkways connecting shops and cafes. Other places of interest include the Castle, the Cathedral, and the picturesque racecourse, which is located between the city walls and the river Dee. Our special train, leaves Chester diesel hauled late afternoon for the return journey via the new Bletchley to Bicester line to Slough. We stop at the same stations as on the outward journey to set down passengers. Seating Options Premier Dining Includes a full English breakfast and a four course dinner, freshly prepared on board and silver served at your seat. First Includes a light breakfast and a light meal on the return both served at your table. Standard Includes a reserved seat usually at a table for four. Fares Fares Adult Junior Family Premier £325 £230 £995 First £225 £160 £690 Standard £115 £85 £358 Tables for two can be guaranteed in Premier Dining and First for a supplement of £45 per person (subject to availability). A buffet car is available and serves tea, coffee, snacks and light refreshments. Premier Dining not available from Rugby. catering icon link to catering page On Board Catering Destinations Route map of the destinations on route Approximate timings shown Station Outward Return Slough 07:15 21:45 Reading 07:50 21:15 Oxford Parkway 09:00 20:25 Bicester Village 09:15 20:10 Milton Keynes 10:05 19:25 Rugby 11:15 18:45 Chester 14:00 16:30
Evening Real Ale Trains 16 August, 20 September, 25 October 2025 Join our evening services and enjoy a journey through the Essex countryside with Real Ale available from our on board bar! Real Ale Trains The train will make a number of journeys between North Weald, Ongar and Epping Forest throughout the evening. We plan to have a selection of local real ales and ciders available, along with soft drinks and some other products, onboard the train. GET YOUR TICKETS Leave the car at home! It's easy to get to us, as a vintage London bus connection will operate from Epping Underground station (Central Line, zone 6), via Epping High Street, for these services. You can plan your journey to Epping on the TfL Journey Planner. Train and connecting bus times The heritage train and connecting vintage London bus times will be available shortly before each evening. The train will make a number of journeys along the line during the evening. On train bar Real Ales and Ciders A selection of local Real Ales and ciders will be available on board the train. Details will be available here in advance of each evening. Hot Food We can offer a hot food option of fish and chips for an additional charge of £15.00 (for both Real Ale Train and All Day Rover ticket holders). This will be served on the train at your seat during the evening. This option must be pre-ordered. This can be done online, below. Alternatively, bar snacks will be available throughout the evening. Fares The fare is just £19.50 which allows unlimited travel on our evening services from 16.45. Drinks and other purchases from the bar are charged seperately on the day, and contactless payments are accepted! If you wish to spend all day with us, then our All Day Rover fares include travel on the evening trains. Tickets purchased via the link below are only valid on our evening train and bus services. When booking you can also purchase an optional fish and chip supper for an additional fare of £15.00. GET YOUR TICKETS Dates Our Real Ale trains will run on the following dates: 16 August - in conjunction with our Vintage Transport and Traction Engine weekend 20 September - in conjunction with our Southern Giants Steam Gala 25 October
Halloween Spooky Specials October 25th @ 4:00 pm - October 26th @ 8:00 pm From 4pm on Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 October, we will run our Spooky Specials. It's a fun outing, suitable for all ages - we aim to amuse rather than terrify. Our steam trains will run at frequent intervals, finishing at with the last train at 8pm. There's no need to book in advance, just turn up. We would advise that you wrap up warm and bring a torch - it's dark in the carparking area. There's a chance (actually, pretty much a certainty) you may get wet - so be prepared! From 1130 to 3pm on each day, we will run the normal train service, using a diesel locomotive.
Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since.
NRM: NE Branch programme of talks for 2025 Organiser Friends of the National Railway Museum Venue Shildon, County Durham, DL4 2RE, United Kingdom Dates 22 February 2025 to 29 November 2025 Further information Open to the public, no booking required The free talks programme is on the last Saturday of the month at 10.30am & will be held at the 'Sunday Building' at 'Locomotion' Shildon DL4 1PQ. Saturday, 22 February 2025 - Anthony Coulls: '200 years of the Industrial Railway' Saturday, 29 March 2025: Derek Newby 'Beyond Shildon Tunnel 2 - The effect of the opening of the Shildon Tunnel on SW Durham' Saturday, 26 April 2025: Richard A Barber 'The life & times of R. W. Taylor - Divisional Motive Power Superintendent' Saturday, 27 September 2025 - Michael Bailey & Peter Davison: 'An Archaeological Study of 'Locomotion' Saturday, 25 October 2025 - Ken Hodgson: 'A photographic show of the cavalcade in 1975' Saturday, 29 November 2025 - Mike Thompson: 'S&DR operations over Stainmore, to Furness & West Cumberland'
Steam Festival 2025 Saturday 25 October and Sunday 26 October 2025 Steam Spectacular at the Vale of Rheidol Railway Unique BR Blue Steam Loco Returns as All Three Rheidol Tanks Star in Festival Line-Up The Vale of Rheidol Railway will stage one of its most ambitious events to date this autumn, combining historic repaints, intensive services and visiting attractions for an unmissable Steam Festival on 25th & 26th October 2025. The headline news is the long-awaited return to service of No. 9 'Prince of Wales', which has been out of traffic since 2020. Fresh from overhaul, it will be unveiled in later BR Corporate Blue lined livery with cab-side double arrow branding - unique in British railway history. No other steam locomotives in the UK - other than the Rheidol tanks - ever authentically carried this bold corporate image, making No. 9's repaint a true one-off. It will also be running, for the first time, with it's air-pump concealed in the water tanks. All three of the line's famous Rheidol Tanks wore BR Blue during British Railways ownership, but this is the first time since 1982 that the colour has been seen on the railway - and the first time in preservation. Its return in 2025, during the Railway200 anniversary year, is a fitting way to celebrate both the Vale of Rheidol's distinctive BR story and 200 years of innovation on Britain's railways. Joining No. 9 in action will be: No. 7 'Owain Glynd?r', freshly repainted in BR lined green, and reunited with its original nameplates. No. 8 'Llywelyn', in BR black with lion-holding-wheel crest. The line's powerful NGG13 Garratt locomotive No. 60 'Drakensberg', adding further variety to the roster. For the first time in many years, all three Rheidol Tanks will appear together in authentic BR liveries with their nameplates fitted, recreating the look of the railway in its closing decades as the last steam-only outpost of British Rail. An Intensive Weekend of Steam The festival will feature a special intensive timetable, with five departures on Saturday and four on Sunday from Aberystwyth. Multiple locos will be in steam each day, offering enthusiasts the chance to see a rare variety of combinations in service. Tickets will be issued as Day Rovers, allowing unlimited travel on all services throughout the day - so visitors can make the most of the intensive timetable and sample different locomotives across multiple trips. (The ticket will not cover admission to the Museum/Waterman layout - a separate ticket will be required). At Aberystwyth station, visitors will also be able to take the regulator themselves, with driver experience turns on one of the smaller engines - offering a hands-on taste of steam footplate work. More Than Just the Trains Complementing the steam action: Pete Waterman's world-record 208-foot portable model railway, on display in the VOR Museum throughout half term (25th October - 2nd November). A separate admission ticket applies to the exhibition. A model railway exhibition, showcasing layouts from a variety of clubs and modellers. A line-up of model road steam engines, adding to the festival atmosphere around the station. Vale of Rheidol Railway Managing Director, Llyr ap Iolo, said: 'The return of No. 9 to traffic in BR Blue is a landmark moment for the Vale of Rheidol. It's one of the only three steam locomotives ever to authentically carry this livery, and to see it back in Railway200 year - alongside Nos. 7 and 8 in green and black - makes this festival a real celebration of our unique BR heritage. Add in the Garratt, an intensive timetable and a host of model and road steam exhibits, and it promises to be a true festival of steam in every sense.'
Flying Scotsman Services 25, 26, 27, 28 & 29 October, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 November 2025 Early Online Booking Offer: Save 10% if you book before 31 August 2025. As part of our Railway 200 celebrations, don't miss your chance to ride behind one of Britain's icons from the golden age of steam. No. 60103 Flying Scotsman will be in action at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway between Grosmont and Pickering this late-autumn, courtesy of the National Railway Museum and Northern Steam Operations Ltd. Your booking is for a seat-allocated return journey from Grosmont to Pickering behind Flying Scotsman. Other non-seat-allocated services between Pickering/Grosmont and Whitby, hauled by different locomotives, will be running on the date of your visit. You're welcome to board these services with your Flying Scotsman ticket and explore the full length of our line if you wish. Discounts are available for Groups of 20+ people. Please contact our Customer Services Team on grouptravel@nymr.co.uk for details.
The Shakespeare Express: Derby to Stratford (Return) Quick Details Category: The Shakespeare Express Availability: April - Nov 2025 Dates: 27th April, 8th June, 3rd August and 26th October Join us throughout the year, for a delightful Sunday trip through pretty countryside to Stratford-upon-Avon - complete with a famous express steam locomotive from the golden age of train travel. Boarding the train in the morning, sit back and relax in your 1950s or 1960s seat for a journey of approximately 2 hours - taking in a variety of views. As we arrive at Stratford, you will have an opportunity to take a photograph of the locomotive before heading into this historic town for a few hours to shop and sightsee. Departing From Derby, Burton-on-Trent, Tamworth, Coleshill Parkway Approximate Travel Timings Station Departs Returns Derby 10:30 19:00 Burton-on-Trent 10:50 18:40 Tamworth 11:10 18:20 Coleshill Parkway 11:30 18:00 Approximate Destination Timings Station Arrives Departs Stratford-upon-Avon 12:45 16:45 Please Note* All timings shown above are approximate and may be subject to change.
Cab rides on board 1957 Planet locomotive We are really excited to announce the return of railway cab rides on board our 1957 Planet locomotive! Sunday 6 July, Sunday 27 July, Sunday 17 August Gala Day, Saturday 13 September Heritage Open Day, Sunday 26 October Halloween. Times 11:00 to 13:00 and 13:30 to 15:00 apart from our Gala Day. We look forward to seeing you!
Heritage Trams in Operation 15 October to 1 November 2025 Featuring 736 'HMS Blackpool' and English Electric Balloon 717.
Chesterfield: A Railway Town Exhibition Tuesday 7 October to Wednesday 29 October 2025 Daily 10am - 3.30pm, closed 1pm - 1.30pm. Chesterfield: A Railway Town Exhibition Winding Wheel Theatre Tue 07 Oct 2025 - Wed 29 Oct 2025 A new exhibition marking the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. Uncover the history of Chesterfield's three railway lines, their connection to the Brampton industries, and the town's connection to George Stephenson. Further details to be announced. Ticket Price Exhibition: Free, ticket not required
Halloween Specials Sunday 26 October 2025 143612 operating
Halloween Event Sunday 26 October 2025 Steam service during the day 10:30am - 4pm open to the public. Evening ticketted event run in conjunction with Kirkby Stephen Town Council Diesel 'ghost train'. ?Details to follow.
Twilight Running Day Sunday Oct 26th 2025 Our traditional end of October rally. A chance to ride on our buses into the twilight now that the clocks have gone back. The event season ends with atmospheric twilight bus rides. We are open until 6.00pm, last bus rides at 5.30pm. ?10.30am-4.30pm Main event admission prices Adults £12 children £8 Family (1 Adult+2) £20 (2 Adults+2) £30
Halloween Spooky Specials October 25th @ 4:00 pm - October 26th @ 8:00 pm From 4pm on Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 October, we will run our Spooky Specials. It's a fun outing, suitable for all ages - we aim to amuse rather than terrify. Our steam trains will run at frequent intervals, finishing at with the last train at 8pm. There's no need to book in advance, just turn up. We would advise that you wrap up warm and bring a torch - it's dark in the carparking area. There's a chance (actually, pretty much a certainty) you may get wet - so be prepared! From 1130 to 3pm on each day, we will run the normal train service, using a diesel locomotive.
Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since.