Join us for a special day out as we celebrate winning the Best Day Out in Leicestershire Award! Offering local residents discounted tickets to come and Discover Your Railway!
It’s your chance to explore behind the scenes, step inside our beautifully restored stations, and enjoy a great day out with family and friends.
Take a heritage train ride, meet our home fleet of locomotives, and see what goes on across our working railway. There’ll be plenty to see and do throughout the weekend – from behind-the-scenes access to our loco shed and footplate visits and refreshments – all set against the backdrop of Britain’s only double track, main line heritage railway.
Special Offer for Local Residents
If you live in a LE postcode, you can enjoy 50% off tickets with code LOCAL50. That’s just £12 per ticket! Tickets include unlimited travel by train on the day — and don’t forget, Kids for a Quid tickets are available! (Please bring proof of address on the day).
PLEASE NOTE: Discounted tickets can only be purchased online. This offer only applies to full priced runabout tickets. Carer tickets can be purchased at the standard price on the day at the window.
For those who travelled with us on The Great Central Santa Express 2025 – don’t forget your Golden Ticket for FREE ENTRY!
Special Offer for Local Residents - enjoy discounted tickets for just £12 each with code LOCAL50
No. 92134
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BR 9F No. 92134
Power Output
~300 bhp total from two engines
Engine
Two BUT (AEC or Leyland) 150 bhp each
Max Speed
~70 mph
Explore our beautifully restored period stations – each one with its own unique charm and history.
Heritage train rides running all weekend, with both steam and diesel locomotives in action.
Take part in guided tours and get a glimpse of our Locomotive Shed, led by the Boscastle Team.
Step inside the footplate of the 9F and see the inner workings of a heritage locomotive.
Refreshments available across all stations – from cafés and platform tea rooms to our popular on-train Griddle and Buffet Car services.
Take part in guided tours of Loughborough Central Station and learn all about the past, present and future of the station. Tours will take place on Thursday and Sunday.
