Our distinguished visitor - 1867-built "Bellerophon" starred in BBC TV's 'Cranford' recently.
About the Event
Continuing with our theme of new and exciting events, we would like to present our first ever Steam Gala weekends. The weekends will consist of our very own freshly restored resident steam locomotive running in tandem with one of the oldest working steam locomotives in preservation. "Bellerophon" will be joining us from the Foxfield Railway giving you the opportunity to travel behind this historic and now celebrity (after starring in BBC TV's 'Cranford' series recently) locomotive on a line that she has never traversed before. As we are still learning in the area of steam operation, the steam services will be complemented by our diesel railcars.
Location and Opening Times
At Wirksworth station. The station site will be open each day from 10:00 until 17:30.
Traction - Rail
Traction at the event may include:
- 1867-built locomotive "Bellerophon" (as starred in BBC TV's 'Cranford')
- Andrew Barclay Ferrybridge No.3 "Brian Harrison" (resident)
- British Rail MkI Second Corridor (SK) E26157
- LMS Inspection Saloon M999504
- Derby Lightweight Single Unit M79900
- Class 101s M51188 & E51505
However, other rolling stock may feature at times.
| Traction | D | S | D | S | D | S | D | S |
| Depart Wirksworth | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 |
| Arrive Idridgehay | 10:20 | 11:20 | 12:20 | 13:20 | 14:20 | 15:20 | 16:20 | 17:20 |
| Depart Idridgehay | 10:25 | 11:30 | 12:25 | 13:30 | 14:25 | 15:30 | 16:25 | 17:30 |
| Arrive Wirksworth | 10:45 | 11:50 | 13:45 | 13:50 | 14:45 | 15:50 | 16:45 | 17:50 |
D = Diesel service S = Steam-hauled service
| Traction | D | D | S | S | D | D | S | S | D | D |
| Depart Wirks. | 10:25 | 10:55 | xx:25 | xx:55 | 13:30 | 13:55 | xx:25 | xx:55 | 16:25 | 16:55 |
| Arrive R'stor | 10:30 | 11:00 | xx:30 | xx:00 | 13:35 | 14:00 | xx:30 | xx:00 | 16:30 | 17:00 |
| Depart R'stor | 10:35 | 11:05 | xx:35 | xx:05 | 13:40 | 14:05 | xx:35 | xx:05 | 16:35 | 17:05 |
| Arrive Wirks | 10:40 | 11:10 | xx:40 | xx:10 | 13:45 | 14:10 | xx:40 | xx:10 | 16:40 | 17:10 |
Buffet Car
The Buffet Car at Wirksworth Station will be open for teas, coffees and soft drinks as well as hot and cold meals.
Our newly restored home fleet locomotive Ferrybridge No.3 "Brian Harrison" pictured at the Hannages, just south of Wirksworth.
"Brian Harrison" hauling Inspection Saloon M999504 recently (Photo: Alan Gale)
- The Wirksworth Model Railway will be open for viewing
- The Wirksworth Narrow Gauge Railway will be in operation. EVRA hope to secure a steam locomotive to operate here too.
- The new Wirksworth Minature Gauge railway will be in operation. EVRA hope to secure a minature guage steam locomotive to operate here too.
Tickets and Fares
Tickets should be purchased from the Booking Hall at Wirksworth Station.Tickets are valid on the day of purchase for all services, except the Wirksworth Narrow Gauge railway.
| Adult | Child | Concession | Family (2+3) |
| £10.00 | £5.00 | £9.00 | £25.00 |
Please check this page regularly for any updates that may occur. Page last updated on 27/07/10.