Mixed Traction Day

Steam Trains

Our regular steam trains will be running throughout the day, with services available at regular intervals. Additional diesel services will also be in operation, and tickets are valid all day across both steam and diesel passenger trains (not including break van rides), giving you the opportunity to enjoy multiple journeys during your visit.

The timetable will be published very soon, the first train of the day will be at 10:45. 

First Class Upgrade (Available On The Day)

Upgrade on the day and travel in style and comfort in one of our 1st class compartments. You can purchase your upgrade on the day from our Station shop. This available on a first come first serve basis and cannot be pre-booked.

£3.50 per person (valid for one return trip)

Ticket Prices

• Adult: £11.50
• Child - (under 14 years): FREE
• Student ( Student ID required) / Young Adult - (aged 14 - 21) : £8.50
• Disabled passenger: £8.50
• Carer: Free
• Family - (2 adults and up to 3 student/young adult): £31.00

Click here to pre-book travel tickets.

Steam & Diesel Footplate Rides

Ever wondered what it’s like to stand where the action happens? Join the crew on the footplate for a short ride and see the railway from the driver’s perspective. A rare chance to get up close with either the steam or diesel locomotive in action.

Footplate rides will be part of our standard service timetable and include a return journey from Woody Bay Station to Killington Lane approximately 20 minutes. Due to the size of the engine there will be one footplate passenger for each service. Pre-booking is recommended as it will be available on a first come first served basis.

Ticket price: £42.50 per person (Spaces are limited 1 per train service)

Click here to pre-book a STEAM FOOTPLATE RIDE

Diesel footplate ride tickets will be available to pre-book very shortly. To register your interest please email [email protected].  

Ticket price includes footplate ride for chosen timeslot, safety briefing, photo opportunity with the engine and an all day ticket so you may be able to part in multiple journeys in one of standard class carriages.

We advise that footplate participants ensure to bring with them: 

• Enriched cotton overalls (not polyester as it melts) or clothes you don't mind being marked. 
• Layers of clothing will help you keep warm or cool as required. 
• An old coat would be useful if rain and/or wind is forecast. 
• Strong boots or shoes - preferably safety boots with steel toecaps.
• Camera to record the day and take a group photograph (if you wish) 

If family/friends of participant would like to travel as well they will need to purchase standard travel tickets and will be travelling in one of carriages behind the locomotive.

Footplate Rides Terms & Conditions

• Participants must be 18 or over.
• Please ensure no alcohol has been consumed 9 hours before your footplate journey.
• Footplate participants need to be able to climb up a few vertical steps and stand unaided for the round trip on a moving footplate.
• They must follow a short safety brief from the crew and always follow any extra safety information given. Please note that the footplate is a safety-critical area. For your own safety and that of others, it is essential that you listen carefully and follow all instructions given by the locomotive crew throughout your experience.
• The footplate crew has the authority to cancel or terminate the ride if they determine that a participant cannot safely take part. This decision is made at their discretion and is final.
• By taking part in a footplate ride, you acknowledge the importance of these safety protocols and agree to follow all guidance provided on the day.
• Please let us know in advance of any special requirements or medical conditions that could effect your visit.

Garden Railway

The garden railway will be in operation during the event (weather permitting). Come along and enjoy watching the trains in action around the garden layout.