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The Rossington Recycler II: On 10th July 2022 08762 and our mess van Molly stand at the ECO Power Environmental site in Doncaster, ready for a run along the former Rossington Colliery branch to the connection with the ECML. [© 2022 Phil Wieland]

Fixtures

The Society maintains an active programme of varied outdoor fixtures, and these are run primarily for members. In some cases, especially mainline charter trains, we are pleased to accommodate non-members.

Members receive 24 newsletters per year giving advance notification of events, and benefit from priority booking and discounted fares. You can normally re-coup your membership fee on just one fixture and some fixtures are for members only, so
join us today!


Click on a fixture name below for more details, and to book or notify interest.

Please note that although dates are given as far in advance as possible (in order to allow a measure of planning by intending participants to take place), they must be treated as only provisional until an event is actually open for bookings, as changes can and do occur.


Friday
5th April 2024


Waiting List

New Mills LOM Area Signal Boxes Visit

There are no April’s fools this year for signalling enthusiasts, as we are pleased to announce the next in the series of revived signal box visits, this time to the New Mills LOM’s area in Derbyshire.

This fixture is for members only.

This fixture is now full. If you wish to be added to the waiting list please click on the tour name and click on the "Join waiting list" button - there is no need to send an email.


Saturday
6th April 2024


Waiting List

The Scaccarium Dies

Join us on our exploration of the 11 mile long Bluebell Railway as we have been granted very special access to sheds, loops, sidings and crossovers that the Railway's public passengers would never normally get to enjoy.

This fixture is for members only.

This fixture is now full. If you wish to be added to the waiting list please click on the tour name and click on the "Join waiting list" button - there is no need to send an email.


Sunday
7th April 2024


Open for booking

The School Belle - Sussex Miniature Railways

Visits have been agreed to the South Downs Light Railway, Pulborough, and to the private Ingfield Light Railway, Ingfield Manor School.

This fixture is for members only.


Monday
8th April 2024


Open for booking

Euston station guided tour & Lioness Line mini tour

This is a chance to see a different side of one of Network Rail’s top 10 busiest stations!

This fixture is for members only.


Saturday
20th April 2024


Full

Toton - Doors Re-opened

With huge thanks to our friends at DB Cargo, we are delighted to announce another very special opportunity to experience a guided tour of DB Cargo’s Toton Depot including a behind the scenes tour of this fascinating maintenance facility.

This fixture is for members only.

This fixture has now reached capacity and regrettably, no more bookings can be taken.


Friday
26th April 2024


Waiting List

Manchester Victoria Behind the Scenes Guided Walking Tour

With enormous thanks to Network Rail, we are delighted to offer this unique opportunity to visit areas of Manchester Victoria station which are not normally publicly accessible.

This fixture is for members only.

This fixture is now full. If you wish to be added to the waiting list please click on the tour name and click on the "Join waiting list" button - there is no need to send an email.


Saturday
27th April 2024


Waiting List

Glasgow Central guided tour & Kelvinbridge micro tour

This is a great chance to go on a ‘BLS version’ of the Glasgow Central station tour - it will visit everywhere on NR’s established Glasgow Central tour but with a few added extras, including the football tunnels!

This fixture is for members only.

This fixture is now full. If you wish to be added to the waiting list please click on the tour name and click on the "Join waiting list" button - there is no need to send an email.


Friday
3rd May 2024
to Monday
6th May 2024

Closed

Kernow (DEFERRED)

The railways of Cornwall continue to flourish, and the improvements in the level of service continue. Join us for a long weekend exploring this fascinating and scenic part of the world as we set out to cover all the passenger branches loco hauled.

Now deferred to 2025.


Friday
3rd May 2024
to Saturday
4th May 2024

Save the date

Mainline heritage traction tours

No further details are available at present.


Thursday
9th May 2024


Open for booking

The Jurassic Crompton

We are delighted to announce a special railtour designed to deliver you in style to the Swanage Railway for their fantastic diesel gala.


Sunday
12th May 2024


Open for booking

The Return of the Jurassic Crompton

We are delighted to announce a special railtour designed to return you home in style from the Swanage Railway after their fantastic diesel gala.


Sunday
12th May 2024


Closed

Class 507 farewell (DEFERRED)

Birkenhead North start and finish. 507001 and 507003 expected to feature, subject to usual caveats.

Now deferred to Summer 2024.


Saturday
25th May 2024


Waiting List

The Hanson Hanse

Scenic Kings Lynn is our destination, home of the annual Hanse Festival, for a classic locomotive hauled charter to West Norfolk.

This fixture is now full. If you wish to be added to the waiting list please click on the tour name and click on the "Join waiting list" button - there is no need to send an email.


Sunday
26th May 2024


Open for booking

The Millbrook Meander

Our seaside destination for this charity charter is wonderful Weymouth, where a circa two-hour afternoon break will be provided to take in some sea air, and perhaps treat yourself to some fish and chips!


Monday
27th May 2024


Waiting List

Visit XI to Moreton Park Railway

A further visit has been arranged by the Branch Line Society and courtesy of the D2578 Locomotive Group, to the Moreton Park rail system at Moreton-on-Lugg, near Hereford.

This fixture is for members only.

This fixture is now full. If you wish to be added to the waiting list please click on the tour name and click on the "Join waiting list" button - there is no need to send an email.


Wednesday
5th June 2024


Open for booking

The Bucket & Spade Charter

We hope you will join RBF for a day at the seaside in Scarborough or the City of York if you don’t fancy the beach!


Thursday
6th June 2024


Open for booking

The Holt Hoover

Join us and travel to the North Norfolk Railway Rails and Ales event in style, with a locomotive hauled charter from Eastleigh via the Chilterns.


Sunday
9th June 2024


Open for booking

The Cromer Crompton

With the North Norfolk Railway Rails and Ales event behind us, it's time to head home and finish the weekend in style with a locomotive hauled charter back to the West Midlands.


Sunday
21st July 2024


Save the date

Mainline charter

No further details are available at present.


Monday
26th August 2024


Save the date

Scunthorpe Summer Steeler No. 28

With over 100 miles of standard gauge track to choose from; a great way to see an operating integrated steel works and 24-hour industrial railway at close quarters set in 2,800 acres.

This fixture is for members only.


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