Heritage Open Day

Sunday 21st April 2024

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Thinking of starting a new and exciting hobby? Take a look behind the scenes of the railway, chat to our dedicated team of current volunteers and enjoy a train ride.

  • Departmental displays and chats with volunteers from many areas of the railway
  • Tours of the yard and engine shed
  • Visit the museum
  • Travel on the Ravenstor incline
  • BBQ on the platform (weather depending)
  • Try your hand at driving one of our diesel shunting locomotives

When?  Sunday 21st April 2024

Where? Wirksworth Station, DE4 4FB

Times? Pop along any time between 11:00 and 15:00

Age? We can take general volunteers aged 16 and above

No need to book, just pop along!

Wish to travel on the train too? Check out our timetable.

What can I see?

Some of the departments we can talk about include:

  • Booking Office and Station Staff
  • Catering
  • Train Crew
  • Steam Maintenance
  • Diesel Maintenance
  • Coach Restoration
  • Pemanent Way (track)
  • Signal & Telegraph
  • Vegetation Clearance

...and more!

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