Summer Diesel Gala 2023

Thursday 10th, Friday 11th, Saturday 12th & Sulzer Sunday 13th August

Featuring

Expected to feature at the event:

  • Class 26 26007
  • Class 31 31601 "Devon Diesel Society"
  • Class 47 D1842
  • Class 73 73001
  • Class 121 DMU W55034

Sunday will feature a lighter timetable operated by the two Sulzer locomotives 26007 and D1842, with a reduced fare.

All locomotives provided subject to availability on the day.

Catering

The Station Cafe at Wirksworth Station will be open for refreshments and lunches.

The Apollo Bar will be open too with a service of real ale, lagers, ciders, wines and spirits.

Ticketing

Grab a Day Rover and hop on and off all day!

Thursday, Friday & Saturday

  • Adults - £28.50 (£25.00 online in advance)
  • Concessions - £25.00 (£22.50 online in advance)
  • Children - £15.00 (£13.50 online in advance)
  • Family 2 adults + up to 3 children - £57.00
  • Adult Two Day - £49.00
  • HRA/EVRA/Blue Light - £15.00 (£13.50 online in advance)

Sunday

  • Adults - £25.00 (£23.00 online in advance)
  • Concessions - £23.00 (£22.00 online in advance)
  • Children - £13.00 (£11.50 online in advance)
  • Family 2 adults + up to 3 children - £50.00
  • HRA/EVRA/Blue Light - £13.00 (£11.50 online in advance)

Tickets available online until midnight the night before or can be purchased at ticket offices on the day.

Online tickets are subject to a 50p booking charge per ticket.

Breakfast Service

Jump on board one of our breakfast services at the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway to enjoy a range of breakfast items from bacon and sausage cobs to a traditional Full Enthusiasts Breakfast! These services are denoted with a knife and fork symbol on the timetable. When you're ready to eat, simply sit in one of our designated dining coaches and our on train team will come and serve you.

This service will be denoted on the timetable once published.

Subject to availability. Cash or card accepted on train. Advance booking not available.

Try it out!

Take the controls of a shunting locomotive at Wirksworth Station for a couple of trips along the Wash Green headshunt. Trips will be allocated on a first come first served turn up and go basis on the day.

*Subject to locomotive availability. A small supplement applies, payable on the day.
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