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At the Autumn Steam Gala, the best of the collection is on show. From the seasoned trainspotter to the curious, this is a great opportunity to see all the museum has to offer.
You'll see breath-taking steam locomotives like Furness Number 20, Bagnall No.2680 ('Courageous'), Grant Ritchie No.272 and the recently restored Borrows No.48 ('The King').
Tickets are available on the website or at the door. Why not elevate your experience with the first-class hospitality options? Whether you like coffee and cake, a ploughman's lunch or cream tea, refreshments will be served in the stylish 1898 Great Eastern Railway Royal Saloon.
Please see below for the day's timetable:
09:45 – Demonstration goods (no public access to the train, but a fantastic photography opportunity).
10:45 – Passenger service (coffee and cake supplement available for pre-booking only).
11:30 – Passenger service.
12:15 – Passenger service (ploughman's lunch supplement available for pre-booking only).
13:00 – Passenger service.
13:45 – Passenger service.
14:30 – Passenger service (cream tea supplement available for pre-booking only).
15:20 – Passenger service.
16:05 – Passenger service.
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| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £12.50 per ticket |
| Children (3 - 16 years) | £7.50 per ticket |
| Concession | £10.00 per ticket |
| Family (2 adults and 2 children) | £32.00 per ticket |
| Under 3 years free | Free |
Tickets permit access to all scheduled passenger trains throughout the day.
Tickets also give access to our interactive museum, and workshop tours led by one of the volunteer workforce, will be available at various times throughout the day.
Please board early as there are no seat reservations.
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