EVR’s featured locomotives: Class 08, 33, 47, 73, 122 & Derby Lightweight M79612
One amazing event, one ticket, two railways!
The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway and Peak Rail are once again joining forces to put on a great show: The Twin Peaks Diesel Gala returns for 2026,
Named in reference to and the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway’s location in the White Peak area of the Derbyshire Dales and Peak Rail’s proximity to the Peak District National Park, the event will be a showcase of heritage diesel locomotives on both railways.
The event will feature a special interconnecting heritage bus service enabling passengers to seamlessly travel the short distance between the two heritage railways, so that they can travel on both railways with one inclusive ticket.
Getting to the Event
By Car
Both railways have large free car parks. The postcode for Wirksworth car park is DE4 4FB. The postcode for Rowsley is DE4 2LF.
By Bus
Both railways are served by the Trent Barton ‘Sixes’ bus service, which operates between Derby and Bakewell. Alight at Duffield or Wirksworth for the EVR, or Matlock or Rowsley for Peak Rail.
By Train
For Ecclesbourne Valley Railway take the mainline service to Duffield, where visitors can change platforms to take the heritage line to Wirksworth.
But tickets on Peak Rail’s website: click the button, below.
Don’t forget that on Sunday 12 April we’re launching a brand new experience for 2026: drive an 08 shunter.
You will be in charge of driving this heritage diesel locomotive, plus our Toad brake van, up our 1-in-27 incline.
Your experience will start on Platform 3 at Wirksworth station, where you and up to six guests will be introduced to your instructor. This experience will last for around 20 to 30 minutes.
