Our diesel services dont usually get much of the credit when it comes to hauling our services, but on this day they get the chance to run our line and gain all the credit. Our trust fleet of diesel locomotives will run an intensive service, as well as plenty of other additions added on.

Our diesels don’t often get the credit they deserve, but on this special running day, they’ll be hauling all of our trains. We’ll be operating our main fleet of frontline diesels on the Burtonshaw to Angel Green services, along with some of our lesser-seen fleet on other services and demonstration goods trains. Visiting locomotives will be announced closer to the event, along with further details.

The Barnards Miniature Railway will be running train services throughout the weekend. Gates open at 11:00, and the last train departs at 16:00. Trains will run at regular intervals during the day. Please note the railway is usually very busy when we open at 11:00. To avoid longer waiting times, we recommend arriving after opening.

Return tickets for one full ride of the railway are £7, while Rover tickets, which allow unlimited rides all day, are £10. The same rate applies for both adults and children, and under 3s travel free. No booking is required, so just turn up on the day. Please note, only contactless payment is accepted.

The railway is located at Barnards Miniature Railway, Barnards Farm, Brentwood, CM13 3FY, and there is free on-site parking available. Feel free to bring a picnic and use the tables and seating provided. Light refreshments will be available at our Burtonshaw Terminus station.

Please note that dogs are not permitted, unless they are guide dogs. Additionally, the gardens will be closed to the public on this day, so there is no garden entry fee, just the fee for the railway.

The ticket cost represents a donation towards the development and operating costs of the Christabella Charitable Trust, which is a registered charity. Subject to demand and availability.