West Lancashire Light Railway

Operating Dates and Times for the 2008 Season

The West Lancashire Light Railway will be open, with steam-hauled passenger trains in operation:

Every Sunday from 23rd March 2008 to 26th October 2008

Good Friday (21st March)

Bank Holiday Mondays (24th March, 5th May, 26th May, 25th August)

Trains run at approximately 20 minutes intervals between 12.30 and 5.00.


Sunday 6th April 2008 - Friendly Engines Day

At least two engines (with friendly faces) in steam; a day for families with young children.


Sunday 11th May 2008 - Teddy Bears' Outing

There are bound to be plenty of surprises down in the woods today!.
Bring a bear and travel half fare!


Saturday 9th August & Sunday 10th August 2008

Gala Weekend

All available locos in steam; other attractions.


Sunday 28th September 2008 - Railways on the Air

As part of a nationwide event organised by the Radio Society of Great Britain, members of the Bolton wireless club will set up and operate a radio station from the West Lancashire Light Railway. Visitors will be able to observe the radio station in operation, sending messages to and receving them from other radio/railway stations across the country. This annual event commemorates the anniversary of the first steam-hauled passenger train, on the Stockton & Darlington Railway, on 27th September 1825. For more information concerning 'Railways on the Air', visit www.rsgb.org For information concerning the Bolton wireless club, visit their website


Sunday 5th October 2008 - Autumn Steam Gala

At least two locos in steam; diesel locos in operation; demonstration freight trains.


Sunday 16th November 2008 - BBC Children in Need

Two locos in steam. Free train rides. Visitors are invited to contribute to the BBC Children in Need appeal.


*** SANTA SPECIALS 2008 ***

Sunday 14th, Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st December 2008 - Santa Specials

Children meet Santa and receive a present. Hot drinks, hot dogs, hot mincepies. Advance booking recommended.

A Santa booking form can be downloaded here


Please Note: The Railway reserves the right to vary the above dates and times with or without notice. Please contact the railway for up to the minute information. Please also note our disclaimer.
 
 

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