Public Rides

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 takes place between 11am and 4pm.

Rides are always subject to availability and weather*. Sometimes we have to amend dates, those shown below are as up to date as possible.

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 quite 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, therefore there may be risks of smut or burn damage to clothing (although very unlikely)**. Because of the time it takes to raise steam and cool these engines they are often not available first thing in the morning or an hour before closing*.

Public Running Dates 2008

March	-	August	Sunday 3rd
April	Sunday 6th 26th & 27th - running at Milestones Model Show	September	Sunday 7th - [Lion's Craft Fete at Viables] Sunday 14th - Cats Protection league event
May	Sunday 4th	October	Sunday 5th Saturday 25th 'Halloween run' ~ 2pm - 6pm
June	Sunday 1st	November	-
July	Sunday 6th	December	Sunday 7th

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.

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 Diesel 'East Anglican Regiment'	Southern region, 'L1' Class, 'Maid of Kent'	British Railways (ex. Midland region), 'class 5' #5059
	British Railways (ex. Southern region), 'U class' #31807