28
March
10:00 am — 5:00 pm
Ribble Steam Railway
Ribble Steam Railway, Chain Caul Rd, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, United Kingdom
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Come and join us for our 2026 Spring Steam Gala.

Visit our fabulous museum then take a trip on one of the many steam trains running each day. Our Tea Room will also be open for drinks and light refreshments.

A varied timetable will be in operation throughout the day, which should feature our home fleet.

There’s even a new Fish & Chip Service to complete the day (see below)

The event will hopefully see the return of Hunslet 3155 “Walkden” return to service for the first time in a number of years

Locomotives expected to be in service :

Furness Railway No.20
Borrows No.48 “The King”
Peckett 1935 “Hornet”
Hunslet 3155 “Walkden”

Timetable will be published closer to the event

Tickets are all-day rover tickets.

Adult

£15 All Day Rover
Other ticket types available

  • Concession – £12.50
  • Child – £10.00
  • Family (2a+2c)- £35.00

Tickets can be bought online via the link below – or you can pay on the day.

Fish & Chip Dining Service

For our Spring Steam Gala – we’re operating a special “Fish & Chip” Service with the 1700 departure.  Limited seats are available for this – and purchasing this ticket includes your main entry admission for all other standard services on the day – So arrive early & take in sights & sounds.

Fish & Chips will be served at your reserved seat, and the buffet car will be open for the sale of alcoholic & soft drinks too!

Details

Organizer:
Ribble Steam
Phone:
01772728800
Email:
enquiries@ribblesteam.co.uk
Organizer Website:
View Organiser Website

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