Public Rides

 

for Summer 2012 - Passenger hauling on Saturdays ~ Come and have a ride with us and spend the rest of the day at the craft centre when our neighbouring craft units will be open!

Public hauling includes two laps of our track circuit where you will experience a non-stop run through the station at speed bringing your ride to just under 2000ft! Passenger carrying usually takes place between 11am and 4pm.

We are usually able to offer rides behind diesel or electrically powered locomotives and live steam locomotives. The diesel outline locomotives are usually electrically powered, some with authentic sound effects fitted, other diesel outline locomotives are petrol powered. The live steam locomotives are miniature versions of full size steam engines and burn coal and use water just like full size.

During the year we feature diesel hauled public running days where there will be the Society's 'Freightliner' class 66 diesel locomotive running and other non steam locomotives - a must for diesel fans - steam locomotives may also be running.

Public Running Dates 2012

March - August

Sunday 5th, Saturday 18th

April Sunday 1st

Sat 14th & Sun 15th Train rides as part of Traction Engine Weekend

September

Sunday 2nd
May Sunday 6th October Sunday 7th

Saturday 27th 'Halloween run' ~ from 2pm - 8pm
June Sunday 3rd, Saturday 16th November -
July Sunday 1st, Saturday 14th December Sunday 2nd 'Christmas run'


Rides are always subject to availability and the weather*. Very occasionally we have to amend dates, those shown above are as up to date as possible. Because of the time it takes to raise steam and cool our steam locomotives, these engines are often not available first thing in the morning or approximately an hour before the last train. Please note, our steam locomotives are powered by burning real coal and therefore there may be risks of smut or spark emissions**.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

The use of cameras and camcorders whilst riding on our trains is not permitted. Failure to comply can cause derailments due to passengers loosing their balance risking injury to themselves and other passengers.

*B&DMES cannot be held responsible for withdrawal of running services due to such circumstances.
**Riders do so at their own risk and should wear suitable clothing and/or protection.

Engines often "On Shed"

London & North Eastern Railway (ex. Great Central region), 'C4' Class
#5192 'Jersey Lilly'

Great Western Railway, 'Prairie' Tank
#4562

Great Western Railway, 'Manor Class'
#7801 'Anthony Manor'

British Railways, class '37'
#D6703 'First East Anglian Regiment'

Great Northern Railway, '01' class

#456

British Railways (ex. Midland region), 'class 5'
#45059

British Railways (ex. London North Eastern region), 'B1' class
#61042

British Railways (ex. Southern region), 'U class'
#31807

British Railways '9F' class
#92220 'Evening Star'