A busy Duffield station
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
For more information about this event, click here.
Summer Tuesday operating begins (Tuesday 5th June)
Half Term Operating Day (Thursday 7th June)
A service train passes Shottle Station
Diesel Locomotive Weekend
Sat 23rd and Sun 24th June 2012
We will be using one or more of our main line Diesel locomotives for services this weekend.
Adults £12.00, Concessions £10.00, Children £6.00, Families (2+3) £29.00
For more information about this event, click here.
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
Click here to download our entry form to bring your classic vehicle to the rally!
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
Skiffle and Chips
A special Skiffle and Chips excursion train will run at 18:20 on Sat 8th, please click here for more information and to book.
Summer Tuesday operating days end (Tuesday 25th 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 kids, 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.