We will be operating our steam locomotive between Wirksworth and Duffield, as detailed below, along with our Tea & Cake offer. On 29 March, there's no need to book ahead, just buy your ticket at the Wirksworth Station booking office, where you will obtain your voucher for a complimentary hot drink and a slice of […]
Over the long Easter weekend, running from Good Friday (3 April) to Easter Monday (6 April) we have lined up an exciting range of events and activities for all age groups. GOOD FRIDAY On Friday, it’s steam services all day and we will be serving a range of drinks and snack from our take-away kiosk […]
The Duffield Shopper Specials run on the first Saturday of each month, on the same day as the Wirksworth Farmers Market. The Diesel Multiple Unit leaves Duffield at 8.20am, allowing ample time to explore this well-established and popular event, with artisans selling a wide range of products. This monthly service runs in addition to the […]
Take the Ravenstor Shuttle, a Diesel Multiple Unit, to Ravenstor Station, which is the most northerly point of the line, situated just half a mile away from Wirksworth Station at the end of a 1-in-27 incline. On arrival it could be mistaken that you are in the middle of nowhere! In fact, you are just […]
Our Easter Sunday Roast Lunch starts with a welcome glass of Prosecco as you board the train, before being taken to your own table in our beautifully restored steam-hauled heritage carriages. As with all our dining experiences, you are allocated your own private table, or compartment, which can accommodate up to four guests, and you’ll […]
One amazing event, one ticket, two railways! TO VIEW THE EVENT TIMETABLE CLICK HERE 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 […]
On Sunday 12 April we're offering the chance to drive an 08 shunter, an experience new for 2026. 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) […]
On Sunday 12 April, following on from this year's Twin Peaks event (10 & 11 April), we are running our Southern Region diesel locomotives: Class 33 and Class 73. Please refer to the special timetable for details of when the trains will be running: PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT RUNS ON THE SAME DAY AS OUR […]
We will be operating our Class 33 (Swordfish) diesel locomotive between Wirksworth and Duffield, as follows: Depart Wirksworth Wirksworth Dep 10:15 12:45 15:20 Idridgehay Dep 10:35 13:05 15:40 Shottle Dep 10:41 13:11 15:46 Duffield Arr 10:53 13:23 15:58 Depart Duffield Duffield Dep 11:15 13:45 16:20 Shottle Dep 11:29 13:59 16:34 Idridgehay Dep 11:37 14:07 16:42 […]
We will be operating our Class 47 (D1842) diesel locomotive between Wirksworth and Duffield, as follows: Depart Wirksworth Wirksworth Dep 10:15 12:45 15:20 Idridgehay Dep 10:35 13:05 15:40 Shottle Dep 10:41 13:11 15:46 Duffield Arr 10:53 13:23 15:58 Depart Duffield Duffield Dep 11:15 13:45 16:20 Shottle Dep 11:29 13:59 16:34 Idridgehay Dep 11:37 14:07 16:42 […]
We will be operating our steam locomotives between Wirksworth and Duffield, as follows: Depart Wirksworth Wirksworth Dep 10:15 12:45 15:20 Idridgehay Dep 10:35 13:05 15:40 Shottle Dep 10:41 13:11 15:46 Duffield Arr 10:53 13:23 15:58 Depart Duffield Duffield Dep 11:15 13:45 16:20 Shottle Dep 11:29 13:59 16:34 Idridgehay Dep 11:37 14:07 16:42 Wirksworth Arr 11:56 […]
The Peaky Murders is a murder mystery based around the story of the famous Peaky Blinders, which promises to be a fun murder mystery, full of flat caps and Brummie accents! Set in the post-World War One era, with crime around every corner, can you solve the murder and work out whodunnit? The train will […]
