News
14/08/26
New event coming later in 2026
More details will be available soon...
11/08/26
Raffle Winners @ Models Weekend
We are please to announce the winners of the prize draw raffle at the recent Models Weekend...
1st Prize (OO Gauge Class 13 Diesel) - COLIN CAPE
2nd Prize (N Gauge Castle Locomotive) - FERGUS LEAHY
3rd Prize - (Thomas Train Set) - EMILY BRYSON
4th Prize (£25 Voucher) - DAVE BRUCE
We will be getting in touch with our winners shortly.
Thank you to everyone who took part, all proceeds will go towards the upkeep of the railway!
Also, thank you to Bachmann Europe for their kind donations of the raffle prizes.
23/07/26
Rails & Ales 2026
Preps are nearly complete ready for tomorrows Rails & Ales festival. Due to the continued dry spell, we are still unable to operate steam locomotives (for safety of the environment, passengers and staff) so all services during the weekend will be either a diesel locomotive or diesel railcar.
17/07/26
Rails & Ales 2026
Just one week until our biggest summer event kicks off. Grab your tickets now or on the day.
Anyone wishing to camp at this years event needs to book by 5pm on Wednesday 22nd July!
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01/06/26
Kids for a Quid returns
Our most exciting promotion is back and this year runs throughout the whole of the summer period! Up to 2 children (age 3-15) can travel for just £1 each with every full price Adult or Senior (Concession) all-day rover ticket purchased. This promo is not valid on special event days.
24/05/26
Trains return to Shenton
We are pleased to announce our trains are now running the full length of the line from Shackerstone to Shenton following the completion of essential trackwork renewals. Thank you for your patience during this time.
20/05/26
Santa Trains GO LIVE
Following repeated requests, our 2026 Santa Special trains are now available to book. Click here for more details
10/03/26
Partial Line Closure
Due to over-running engineering works - caused by the wet weather in Jan & Feb, we regret that our train services will only be operating between Shackerstone and Market Bosworth Stations. No services will operate to/from Shenton Station until further notice. We will post an update when the line is once again fully operational.
05/03/26
Mothers Day Afternoon Tea - Sold Out
The Mother's Day afternoon tea train is now sold out. There are other dining trains later in the year, click here to find out when
05/01/26
Happy New Year!
Our 2026 timetable will be available online soon, but some of our dates for 2026 special events are already published here so you can get them in your diaries now.