Running Days: Steam and Diesel, and Diesel Multiple Unit
Sunday 2nd May - Freight Train Gala
Monday 3rd May - Freight Train Gala
Sunday 30th May - Vintage Trains Family Event
Monday 31st May - Vintage Trains Family Event
Saturday 7th August - Family Steam Day
Sunday 8th August - Family Steam Day
Saturday 2nd October - Vintage Train Rides - Gauge 1 Model Railway Display
Sunday 3rd Octover - Vintage Train Rides - Gauge 1 Model Railway Display
Vintage Train Days
A Vintage Train Day allows you to have unlimited rides on a train pulled by one of the Museums' operational steam engines or vintage diesel trains.
During the 2010 season the steam engine is likely to be either 0-4-0 Jubilee or 0-6-0 Number 54 'Penn Green' pulling the Mark I carriages or the open wagon/freight train depending on weather conditions/time of year.
Please check on the day with Reception as to which train will be in use.
End of Season Event 2nd & 3rd October This event only will include the Anglia Roads Gauge One Model Railway Display which will be set up in our Goods Shed. No Extra Charge to visit the Display, subject to weather, we will also be running the Miniature Railway.
Subject to weather conditions, the Miniature Railway is also in operation (extra charge).
Days marked Steam and Diesel will include one steam train and one Diesel or DMU.
Admission Price for Steam Days:
Adults: £8
Children (Aged 4-15) £4.00
Senior Citizens: £7
Family (2 Adults and 2 Children): £20.00
A Steam Day runs from 10:30 until 4:30pm, admission includes unlimited rides and access to the entire museum site. There is no pre-booking for these events, tickets can be purchased from Reception on the day.
Diesel Days
Diesel Days are similar to the Steam Days, generally one train will be operational throughout the day and you are welcome to have unlimited rides.
The train will be formed of either our resident Class 04 Shunter and the Mark 1 Carriages, or the open freight wagons, or one of the Diesel Multiple Units which are on site (these are Class 101 and 108 vehicles).
If you are after a specific train, please contact Reception on the day of the event to confirm what will be running, it is unlikely that we will be able to give definite information before the Event.
Subject to weather conditions, the Miniature Railway will also be in operation (extra charge).
Days marked Steam and Diesel will include one steam train and one Diesel or DMU.
Admission Price for Diesel Days:
Adults: £7
Children (Aged 4-15) £3.50
Senior Citizens: £6
Family (2 Adults and 2 Children): £16
A Diesel Day runs from 10:30 until 4:30pm, admission includes unlimited rides and access to the entire museum site. There is no pre-booking for this Event, tickets can be purchased from Reception on the day.
Miniature Railway Day
The Miniature Railway runs on all operational days and you can have a ride for 50p. On Thomas days there is no additional charge for the Mini Rail.
On a wide range of days we operate our Miniature Railway which is always great fun for children and adults. A supplement of 50p applies per ride on all days except for Day out with Thomas events.
The Mini-Rail track is 7 1/4" and 5" Gauge, and a return trip is 440yards / 1/4 of a mile. We run Battery, Petrol and Steam Locomotives.
The Miniature Railway is subject to weather limitations
The Mini-Rail is suitable for Adults and Children (and very young children if accompanied by an Adult).
A Mini Rail Day runs from 10:30 until 3pm (Museum open until 4:30). There is no pre-booking for this event, tickets can be purchased from Reception on the day.
The Museum will make every effort to run the event as advertised, however all events are subject to alteration should unforeseen circumstances occur