Events & Running Days Calendar 2026
As the Railway is run purely by volunteers, we are generally only open on Sundays (unless otherwise stated below).
Please click on the boxes below for tickets and further information.
8th, 15th & 22nd Nov - NO TRAINS
The railway is closed to the public during this period.
Sat 28th Nov - Santa Paws
Bring the WHOLE family to meet Santa, where dogs ALSO receive a present!
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
29th Nov to 20th Dec - Santa Specials
What better way to get in the spirit for Christmas than to meet Santa and have a ride on a steam train!
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
12th, 13th, 19th & 20th Dec
For that ultimate VIP Santa experience!
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Friday 1st Jan 2027 STEAM
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
3rd Jan - Winter Warmer
2 steam locos in action (Bagnall No.2’s farewell day), passenger trains and brake van rides
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
4th Jan-6th March - NO TRAINS
The railway is closed to the public during this period.
Details of our running days and events for 2027 will be released soon.
TIMETABLE
Trains depart Pitsford & Brampton at:
- 10:00*
- 11:00
- 12:00
- 13:00
- 14:00
- 15:00
*Select dates only.
Trains depart Boughton on the half hour (e.g. 11:30am).
Each train ride (return) lasts about 50 mins.
For SPECIAL EVENT timetables, please see the event booking page..
STANDARD PRICES
2026 PRICES
| Adults (18+) | £8.50 |
| Children (2-17) | £7.50 |
| Concessions* | £7.50 |
| Family (2 adults & 2 children) | £25.00 |
| under 2s | FREE |
| Carers (accompanying disabled passengers) | FREE |
DISCOUNTS available for:
- NLR CIO Members (min 40% discount – excludes special events)
- Advance online bookings – see booking pages for details
- Group bookings (10+ persons)
HRA passes are accepted for free travel with the exception of some special event days.
PLEASE NOTE – fares for special events may be different – see event page
SINGLE TICKETS – can be purchased from the Booking Office on the day
*Concessions include 65+, students, NHS and Forces card holders
ACCESSIBILITY COMPARTMENT
All our service trains now include a dedicated Accessibility Compartment.
For full details please click HERE
DRIVER EXPERIENCES
Please see our Driver Experiences page HERE
All Day Rover Tickets
A ‘Rover’ ticket allows you to ride on every train on the day of purchase.
These are available to purchase on ‘Normal Operating Days’ (they are NOT available during most special events – except the Summer Gala – see event info for details).
‘Rovers’ on Normal Operating Days are £17 per person (Children £16, Concessions £13).
FAQs
Please see our Frequently Asked Questions page HERE