West Lancashire Light Railway

31/08/2026

In steam today. Montalban, our German built Spanish engine, built in 1913.

Frequent train service from 11:15 to 16:30.

Tearoom open serving delicious teas, coffee and cakes.

Tickets available on the day and valid for travel all day. Ride as much as you like.

30/08/2026

In steam today. Montalban, our German built Spanish engine, built in 1913.

Frequent train service from 11:15 to 16:30.

Tearoom open serving delicious teas, coffee and cakes.

Tickets available on the day and valid for travel all day. Ride as much as you like.

10/08/2026

09/08/2026

In steam today. Sybil our Bagnall saddle tank built in 1906 for the Dinorwic Slate Quarry North Wales.

Frequent rains all day. Tickets valid for travel all day, ride as much as you like

Tearoom our serving delicious teas, coffee and cakes.

Wooden train set out for the young Train enthusiasts.

01/08/2026

It’s our summer steam gala today and tomorrow. Four engines in steam.

Tearoom

Real ale bar

Frequent trains and display train model railways.

Trains from. 11:30 until 16:30.

31/07/2026

This weekend it’s our fabulous Summer Steam Gala, with Four engines in steam including two guest engines Marchlyn and Cegin visiting from the Statfold Barn Railway.

Frequent passenger trains, steam goods trains. Tickets on the day or discounted advanced gala tickets online.

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/westlancashirelightrailwaytrust/2123125

Our tearoom and Fireman’s shovel hot food available.

Real Ale bar with Southport Brewery beers

Gillard Folk dancers on Saturday.

16mm Model railway displays.

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22/07/2026

Our Summer Steam Gala will be held on the 1st and 2nd of August with four heritage steam locomotives in service. Trains start at 11.00 am and run to 4.30 pm. Tickets are valid for travel all day. Get our online advanced discounted gala tickets via https://www.tickettailor.com/events/westlancashirelightrailwaytrust/2123125

Plenty of steam action for enthusiasts and families to enjoy.

Short Heritage Railway in the village of Hesketh Bank, Lancashire. Runs passenger steam trains on Sundays between April & October & Late December.

19/07/2026

In steam today until 4:30 pm. Sybil built in 1906 for the Welsh slate industry.

Tickets valid for travel all day. Trains every 30 minutes.

Tea room open serving delicious teas coffee and cakes.

Wooden train sets out for the round railway enthusiasts.

12/07/2026

Pirates and Princesses day the the West Lancashire Light Railway TODAY. From 11.15. To 4:30 Pm.

A great family fun day. Children in costume travel free. Pirates and princesses.

Heritage steam trains on a short narrow gauge railway with a Pirate ship attack.

Pirate Sylvester Magic show

Deckhand Pete musical treat

Tearoom open with Fireman’s Shovel hot sandwiches.

Model pirate railway display and Meccano display.

Wooden trainsets for the hound pirate railway enthusiast.

Adults £7 Child £6. senior £5.50 Family £18

Ride all day on your ticket.