Northamptonshire Ironstone Railway Trust
Events
Our events calendar for 2024:
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Our special 50th Anniversary event
Sunday 29th September
Travel behind our steam Peckett 2130 her last run of the year
top n tailed with exBR class 02 diesel shunter D2867
Train rides operate 10:30 until 16:00
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In the yard at 12noon & 3pm we have shunting demonstrations:
With the debut of
Leeds Fowler the 'Flying Falcon' no.4220016
and
Ruston Hornsby 88DS no.242868
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In and around the museum there will be stalls
Our cafe the 'Snack Shack' will be open
See the progress of our model railway layouts
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Come and join us celebrate our 50th Anniversary !!
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​Standard running / open days
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13th October
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Train rides operate 10:30 until 16:00
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End of Season running finale
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27th October
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loco tbc​
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​Christmas Trains​
Christmas trains start on Saturday 7th December 2024
We will be running trains on 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd & 24th.
Booking is required - please email us to obtain the booking form
info@northantsironstonerailway.co.uk
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alternatively you can call 07522 463759 (Mon-Fri 7-9pm only)
(or text anytime).
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We will be running trains at 10:30, 11:30, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00 per day
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Ticket prices include the following:
Each child (aged 2 up to 14yrs) will get to meet Santa on the train and receive a gift.
Adults will get a hot drink, children will get a cold drink, and mince pies for all.
Child with a gift (aged 2 years up to 14 years old) £ tbc
Children up to 2 years old without a gift £ tbc
Adult £ tbc
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Regular events
Train rides
Train rides operate every other Sunday during April - October
Tickets can be purchased on the day of travel from the Platform
Loco Cab rides
Loco Cab rides are available for £5 (in addition to train fare) on any of our diesel locomotive operating days during our running program
April - October
Tickets can be purchased on the day of travel from the Ticket Office
Diesel driver experience
Diesel Driver experience sessions
will allow you to operate the loco during our running period which is on Saturdays during April - October
Tickets must be booked in advance by emailing us.
Cost is £95
Special events
Information regarding our special events will appear here once arranged.