West Lancashire Light Railway

Operating Dates and Times for the 2009 Season

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

Every Sunday from 5th April 2009 to 25th October 2009

Good Friday (10th April)

Bank Holiday Mondays (13th April, 4th May, 25th May, 31st August)

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


Sunday 5th April 2009 - Friendly Engines Day

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


Sunday 10th May 2009 - Teddy Bears' Outing

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


Saturday 8th August & Sunday 9th August 2009

Gala Weekend

All available locos in steam; other attractions.


Sunday 4th October 2009 - Autumn Steam Gala (Industrial Day)

All available locos in steam; diesel locos in operation; demonstration freight trains. Other attractions


Sunday 15th November 2009 - 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 2009 ***

Sunday 13th, Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th December 2009 - Santa Specials

Two locos in steam. Families ride on the train to Toyland, where children meet Santa and receive a present. Hot drinks, hot dogs, 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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