2026 Timetable & Fares
Trains operate only on dates that are coloured.
Our standard timetables are blue or green, special timetables are red (Santa trains) or yellow (other special event).
Please refer to the relevant timings depending on the colour indicated, along with listed scheduled train type.
2026 Standard Fares
(Not special events)
Adult: £15.00
Concession*: £10.00
Family**: £40.00
Dog/Bike: £3.00
Under 3's: Free
*Concession rate applies to seniors (65+), children (3-15) and registered carers (evidence required)
**Family ticket is valid for up to 2 adults & 3 children
2026 Special Events
(Special fares MAY apply)
12th Sep - Fish n' Chip Train (SOLD OUT)
13th Sep - Ploughman's Luncheon Train (SOLD OUT)
29th Nov - 24th Dec - Santa Specials
30th Dec - 1st Jan - Mince Pie Trains
2026 Locomotive Roster
(Unless in the event of locomotive failure)
Due to current hot/dry weather conditions, steam services may be substituted with diesels instead.
This is to ensure the safety of the environment, customers and staff.
Sat 15th Aug - Diesel Railcar
Sun 16th Aug - Diesel Railcar
Tue 18th Aug - Diesel Railcar
Wed 19th Aug - Diesel Railcar
Sat 22nd Aug - Steam Loco 'FRED'
Sun 23rd Aug - Steam Loco 'FRED'
Tue 25th Aug - Diesel Railcar
Wed 26th Aug - Diesel Railcar
Sat 29th Aug - Diesel Loco 33201
Sat 30th Aug - Steam Loco 'FRED'
Sun 31st Aug - Steam Loco 'FRED'
Wed 2nd Sep - Diesel Railcar
Sat 5th Sep - Diesel Loco 33201
Sun 6th Sep - Diesel Loco 33201
Wed 9th Sep - Diesel Railcar
Sat 12th Sep - Steam Loco 'FRED'
Sun 13th Sep - Steam Loco 'FRED'
Sat 19th Sep - Diesel Railcar
Sun 20th Sep - Diesel Railcar
Sat 26th Sep - Steam Loco 'FRED'
Sun 27th Sep - Steam Loco 'FRED'
Sat 3rd Oct - Diesel Railcar
Sun 4th Oct - Diesel Railcar
Sat 10th Oct - Diesel Railcar
Sun 11th Oct - Diesel Railcar
Sat 17th Oct - Diesel Railcar
Sun 18th Oct - Diesel Railcar
Tue 20th Oct - Diesel Railcar
Wed 21st Oct - Diesel Railcar
Sat 24th Oct - Steam Loco 'FRED'
Sun 25th Oct - Steam Loco 'FRED'
Tue 27th Oct - Diesel Railcar
Wed 28th Oct - Diesel Railcar
Standard Ticket Information
Platform Tickets
Visitors to Shackerstone Station that are not travelling on the train must purchase a platform ticket to gain entry to the site - £1.00 per person
Part Journey Tickets
We have a range of part-journey tickets available, such as one way tickets for those wishing to walk or use the canal as part of their day out. These are only available from our ticket offices on the day of travel.
Shackerstone Railway Society Members
All members of the SRS are entitled to 50% train fare on our standard operating days. Please ring the office to pre-book, or show your membership card on the day of travel to claim your discount.
HRA Passes
All members of the HRA scheme are entitled to 75% off train fare on our standard operating days. Please ring the office to pre-book, or show your membership card on the day of travel to claim your discount.
Railriders Club
Members of the Rail Riders club are entitled to £2 off with a single membership, or £5 off with a family membership on standard operating days. Please ring the office to pre-book, or show your membership card on the day of travel to claim your discount.
"Kids for a Quid" Special Promotion
Where this promotion is shown, up to 2 children (age 3-15) can travel for just £1 each with every full price Adult or Senior (Concession) ticket purchased only on the dates indicated. Tickets are non-transferable.
We recommend these tickets are purchased ONLINE prior to travel, as 'on the day' offer tickets are limited in number.