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NOW OPEN EVERY WEEKEND FOR THE 2010 SEASON &
WEDNESDAYS IN AUGUST
Doors open at 10:30 & close 17:00
Member of Heritage Railway Association
The Ribble Steam Railway on Chain Caul Road, Preston, is a family day out in the heart of Lancashire. The railway has been open to the public since September 2005. A visit to the site will not only give you the opportunity to travel along our 1½ mile dock and riverside line, but also access our newly built museum and workshop.
The line itself crosses the Preston Marina entrance via a swing bridge, and runs alongside the diverted River Ribble on the site of the former sprawling docklands.
Trains leave on the hour from the museum Platform (Preston Riverside) for the 3 mile round trip.
Our first train of the day is at 11am and the last at 4pm, total journey time around 35 minutes.
The end of the line is adjacent to Strand Road Crossing where Ribble Rail is connected to the national network. The journey (unless a push-pull service is in operation) includes a run-round by the locomotive of the day at Odeon Sidings.
 Timetable
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Museum (d)
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Odeon Sidings (p)
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Strand Rd (d)
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Museum (a)
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| 11:00 |
11:10 |
11:20 |
11:35 |
| 12:00 |
12:10 |
12:20 |
12:35 |
| 13:00 |
13:10 |
13:20 |
13:35 |
| 14:00 |
14:10 |
14:20 |
14:35 |
| 15:00 |
15:10 |
15:20 |
15:35 |
| 16:00 |
16:10 |
16:20 |
16:35 |
You can not alight at any point other than the museum platform.
 At present our working locomotive pool is from
Hunslet Austerity No.3155 'Walkden' or Andrew Barclay No.1147 'John Howe'
Other guest locomotives will appear throughout the year especially on our Gala Weekends. All train rides are subject to locomotive availability.
 The Ribble Steam Railway is run entirely by volunteers and you can visit the workshops to see out latest projects, learn about the History of Preston Dock and follow the Mr Ribble Trail around the museum building whilst learning about Engines & Railways.
Our museum building is continually being updated and improved to give visitors a truly interactive look into the fascinating industrial railway history of the North West of England.
 Light refreshments are available in our tea room.
(also on our buffet car on the train during special events)
 Our gift shop carries a wide range of merchandise including railway dvd's, books, postcards and a large selection of souvenirs to please even the youngest of visitors.
 There is ample free car parking adjacent to the Railway Centre entrance, including disabled parking spaces right outside the doors.
 For more information call 01772 728 800
Standard Admission Rates - 2010
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Admission Prices *
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| Adults |
£5.50
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Child (3 and over)
Concessions
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£3.50
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| Family (2+2) |
£15.00
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Please note - at present we can not accept debit or credit cards.
There is no increase on prices for Special Events
(except Friendly Engines & Santa)
As always the Price includes admission to the main museum, the workshops and
unlimited train rides on the day of purchase.
Ribble Steam has full disabled facilities with easy access to all areas and ramped access to the train with a specially adapted coach for wheelchair users and their carers.
Prices for Disabled and their Carers are charged at Concessionary Rates.
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