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*.

For 2009 we have public running days where there will be the Society's 'Freightliner' class 66 diesel locomotive running - a must for diesel fans - steam locomotives may also be running.

Public Running Dates 2010

March	-	August	Sunday 1st, 15th
April	4th & 5th - Easter Public Running Bank Holiday Weekend	September	Sunday 5th - Diesel Electric Day Sunday 12th - Cats Protection
May	Sunday 2nd	October	Sunday 3rd Saturday 30th 'Halloween run' ~ 2pm - 8pm
June	Sunday 6th, 20th	November	-
July	3rd & 4th - BDMES 30th Anniversary Gala Weekend Sunday 18th	December	Sunday 5th

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