Class 33 035 storms the valley on a passenger service
Diesel Locomotive Weekend
Sat 17th and Sun 18th March 2012
A weekend with one or more of our main line Diesel locomotives providing services on the Duffield line. The Ravenstor line will also be in operation.
Adults £12.00, Concessions £10.00, Children £6.00, Families (2+3) £29.00
Easter Open Days
Fri 6th, Sat 7th, Sun 8th and Mon 9th April 2012
Both the Ravenstor and Duffield lines will operate over the Easter weekend. There will be more frequent trains on the Ravenstor line including steam. There will be an Easter Egg Hunt around the station at Wirksworth.
Adults £10.00, Concessions £9.00, Children £5.00, Families (2+3) £25.00
A busy Duffield station
May Bank Holiday Open Days
Sat 5th, Sun 6th and Mon 7th May 2012
Both the Ravenstor and Duffield lines will be in operation. There will be steam trains on the Ravenstor line. There will also be a pre-bookable guided walk "Rails and Quarries of Wirksworth" on the 5th May (12:30 start, £3.00, call 01629 823076).
Adults £10.00, Concessions £9.00, Children £5.00, Families (2+3) £25.00
Wirksworth Carnival and Jubilee Open Days
Sat 2nd, Sun 3rd, Mon 4th and Tue 5th June 2012
Both the Ravenstor and Duffield lines will be in operation and there will be a range of activities taking place in conjunction with the Wirksworth Carnival and Well Dressings.
Adults £10.00, Concessions £9.00, Children £5.00, Families (2+3) £25.00
Summer Tuesday operating begins (Tuesday 5th June)
Half Term Operating Day (Thursday 7th June)
A service train passes Shottle Station
Diesel Locomotive Weekend feat. Shottle Station Opening Day
Sat 23rd and Sun 24th June 2012
We will be using one or more of our main line Diesel locomotives for services this weekend. Special trains will operate on Midsummer Day in conjunction with the Grand Opening of Shottle Station (subject to official permissions).
In addition to the celebrations of the Shottle Station opening on the Sunday, the Derwent Valley TSSC will be bringing their Triumph cars for display at Wirksworth Station on the Saturday.
Adults £12.00, Concessions £10.00, Children £6.00, Families (2+3) £29.00
Wirksworth Classic Bus Rally
Sun 1st July 2012
Both the Ravenstor and Duffield lines will be in operation and there will be a range of activities at Wirksworth, including heritage bus rides, in conjunction with the popular annual Classic Bus Rally.
Adults £12.00, Concessions £10.00, Children £6.00, Families (2+3) £29.00
Classic buses at Wirksworth Station
Classic Transport Weekend
Sat 21st and Sun 22nd July 2012
Both the Ravenstor and Duffield lines will be in operation and there will be a range of various types of classic vehicles on display at Wirksworth Station.
Adults £12.00, Concessions £10.00, Children £6.00, Families (2+3) £29.00
Diesel Locomotive Weekend
Sat 11th and Sun 12th August 2012
We will be using one or more of our main line Diesel locomotives to operate services this weekend. The Ravenstor line will have more frequent trains. There will be a Fish and Chip Special on the Saturday evening.
Adults £12.00, Concessions £10.00, Children £6.00, Families (2+3) £29.00
A lazy afternoon in the sunshine at Wirksworth Station
Summer Bank Holiday Open Days
Sat 25th, Sun 26th and Mon 27th August 2012
Both the Ravenstor and Duffield lines will be in operation with steam trains on the Ravenstor line and our heritage railcars on the Duffield line.
Adults £10.00, Concessions £9.00, Children £5.00, Families (2+3) £25.00
Wirksworth Festival Open Days
Sat 8th and Sun 9th September 2012
In conjunction with the popular Wirksworth Festival in the town, the railway will be operating both the Ravenstor and Duffield lines and visitors will be able to enjoy the various trails and events around the town organised by the Festival. Special early and late trains will operate in conjunction with the Festival.
Adults £10.00, Concessions £9.00, Children £5.00, Families (2+3) £25.00
Summer Tuesday operating days end (Tuesday 11th September)
Class 20 D8001 is one of our main line diesel locomotives
Diesel Locomotive Weekend
Sat 29th and Sun 30th September 2012
We will be using one or more of our main line Diesel locomotives to operate services this weekend. The Ravenstor line will have more frequent trains.
Adults £12.00, Concessions £10.00, Children £6.00, Families (2+3) £29.00
Annual Wirksworth Model Railway Exhbition
Sat 27th and Sun 28th October 2012
At Wirksworth Town Hall and various venues around the town. The annual model railway exhibition will take place at various venues around the town. The full sized trains will be playing their part on both the Ravenstor and Duffield lines. A Fish and Chip Special train will run on the Saturday evening.
Tuesday 30th October and Thursday 1st November half term operating days
A snowy scene at Wirksworth Station
Santa Trains
Sat 8th, Sun 9th, Sat 15th, Sun 16th, Sat 22nd and Sun 23rd December 2012
Join Santa and his little helpers for a festive time. Presents and drinks for the kinds, Bucks Fizz and mince pies for the adults. Advanced booking is essential and will be announced closer to the time. Tickets will be sent out on receipt of the advanced booking.