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There’s still time to be part of our 150th anniversary celebrations at the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway—and with the weather set to be fine, it’s the perfect excuse for a day out in the Western Lake District! Our milestone gala is less than a day away and promises a packed programme of heritage railway excitement.

View the gala timetable and start planning you itinerary

Updated Timetable

Experience a thrilling timetable of steam and diesel locomotive action! Highlights include full-line journeys, morning shuttle services to Irton Road and Miteside, and a daily Grand Finale train departing Ravenglass at 16:10, showcasing rare locomotive pairings. It's an experience not to be missed.

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150th Anniverary Offer

In honour of the Railway’s 150th anniversary year, we are delighted to offer a limited run of just 150 commemorative family passes for the 2025 season. Priced at just £150, each season pass provides unlimited travel for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) on any of our scheduled services throughout 2025.

No.24 is our new visiting engine

NEW  Visiting Engine

No.24 (1990) - This is an extra special honour for us, as No.24 was also part of the 125th anniversary celebrations and it also marks No.24’s return to traffic after a major overhaul at John Fowler & Co. Therefore the engine will run inpassenger service at Ravenglass before its homecoming event.

The R&ER Guidebook

The R&ER Guidebook

For a unique keep sake visit The Junction over the weekend and pick up The Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway Preservation Society Trust new guide book. Packed with fascinating details about the history and locomotives, map, line guide, and tips on things to see and do along the route. Price £2.50. 

 

Your Next Visit

 

Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1SW
01229 717171

 

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