Events

Winter Diesel Gala

17/18 February

An all diesel, Home Fleet line-up. Take a ride behind your favourite Sulzer locomotive and bag some excellent shots.

1940's weekend

23/25 May

An intensive all steam timetable running throughout the whole weekend featuring the ELR home fleet and guests.

Autumn Diesel Gala

18/19 September

Finishing a year of fantastic diesel events, the Autumn Diesel Gala will feature home fleet locomotives running alongside special guests.

Halloween Ghost Trains

29/31 October

Are you brave enough to board the Halloween Ghost Train? Take a ride alongside a host of hideous haunters and giggling ghouls.

Mince Pie Specials

26 to 28 December

The perfect way to unwind after a hectic Christmas, join us for a Boxing Day train ride and enjoy a complimentary mince pie.

Spring Steam Gala

6-8 March

An intensive all steam timetable running throughout the whole weekend featuring the ELR home fleet and guests.

Summer Diesel Spectacular

2-4 July

An all diesel, all day extravaganza. Take a ride behind your favourite diesel locomotive and bag some excellent shots.

Autumn Steam Gala

9-11 October

An intensive all steam timetable running throughout the whole weekend featuring the ELR home fleet and guests.

DMU weekend

7/8 November

Pay tribute to the stalwart Diesel Multiple Unit at this special theme weekend as these endearing engines take the spotlight.

Day out with Thomas ©

2/3 May

Join Thomas, the number one blue engine, for a train ride unlike any other. Meet the Fat Controller, Rusty and Dusty.

Day out with Thomas ©

29/31 August

Join Thomas, the number one blue engine, for a train ride unlike any other. Meet the Fat Controller,Rusty and Dusty.

Day out with Thomas ©

24/25 October

Join Thomas, the number one blue engine, for a train ride unlike any other. Meet the Fat Controller,Rusty and Dusty.

Santa Specials

28, 29 November and 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 to 24 December

Kick start your Christmas with a steam train ride through our very own winter wonderland