Our special events are where we do something a little bit different at the railway. This could involve a particular operating configuration, guest engines, special gifts for visitors and children, discounted fares or other attractions. Highlights are the annual Mull, Diesel and Steam galas where we have virtually all our locomotives and rolling stock out on the railway together with guest engines. We also run special Spooky Trains at Halloween and of course the highlight of the year, our Santa Specials. If you want to know more about a specific event please see the information below. Also our Facebook feed gives up to date information on upcoming running days and events.

27/28 March - Community Weekend

A free return ride for Rudyard / Rushton residents (proof of address required)

2/3/4/5 April - Easter Egg Specials

A free small egg or sweets for all children with a return fare

24/25 April - Diesel Gala

An intensive service of passenger and freight trains using our Diesel fleet plus guests

1/2/3 May, 29/30/31 May, 28/29/30 August - Sweet Treat Trains

A special public holiday weekend service with free sweets with all child return tickets

12/13 June - Teddy Bear Specials

A free return ticket for each child who brings Teddy with them

20 June - Fathers Day

A free return ride for father as part of a family

17/18 July - Mull Gala

A recreation of the Isle of Mull railway with historic locomotives, rolling stock and stations

18/19 September - Steam Gala

An intensive service of passenger and freight trains using our Steam fleet plus guests

30/31 October - Spooky Specials

Daytime and nightime trains with thrills and scares for all ages

6 November - Lake Fireworks

Normal daytime service, shuttles to The Dam for the evening fireworks

11/12/18/19 December - Santa Specials

Our signature event - please see the dedicated page for details

31 December - New Year

Our Normal timetabled service for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day to blow away the holiday cobwebs