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The Ribble Steam Railway on Chain Caul Road, Preston, is a family day out in the heart of Lancashire. The railway has been open to the public since September 2005. A visit to the site will not only give you the opportunity to travel along our 1½ mile dock and riverside line, but also access our newly built museum and workshop.
The line itself crosses the Preston Marina entrance via a swing bridge, and runs alongside the diverted River Ribble on the site of the former sprawling docklands.
The Ribble Steam Railway is run entirely by volunteers and you can visit the workshops to see out latest projects, learn about the History of Preston Dock and follow the Mr Ribble Trail around the museum building whilst learning about Engines & Railways.
Our museum building is continually being updated and improved to give visitors a truly interactive look into the fascinating industrial railway history of the North West of England.
The Gift Shop carries a wide range of merchandise including Ralway Videos, Books and a large selection of souvenirs to please even the youngest of visitors.
Light snacks and refreshments are available in the Cafe'.
There is also ample free car parking adjacent to the Railway Centre entrance.
PLEASE NOTE - We have facilities for the disabled on all train rides.
For more information call 01772 728 800
We are currently closed until Easter.
Ribble Steam Railway highlights of the 2010 season.
We started with a Steam Gala Weekend on February on 6th/7th Feb .
At Easter we will have four days of Easter Egg Hunting!
On the May Bank Holiday the railway will play host to the first of two visits by The Friendly Engines with their smiling faces.
At the Spring Bank Holiday we shall be running our Teddy Bear Specials.
Classic Cars will be on show for Father's Day in June.
The Friendly Engines return in August culminating in a big party over the August Bank Holiday Weekend.
The Annual Steam Gala stays on the second weekend in September followed by the Diesel Gala on the first weekend of October.
New for 2010 will be Halloween Specials at the end of October with Evening Trains, a first for the line!
Our Santa Specials round off the calendar in December with all the usual fun.
There are other events planned featuring Vintage Cars, Bikes and Commercials and a Ribble Bus Special.
We will be running Steam Trains on Sundays in April and then full weekends from May to September.
PRICES FROZEN FOR 2010
Adult Price - £5.50
Concessions - £3-50 (includes Children & Seniors)
Family (2+2) - £15.00
There will also be no increase on prices for Special Events (except Friendly Engines & Santa)
As always the Price includes admission to the main museum, the workshops and unlimited train rides on the day of purchase.
Ribble Steam has full disabled facilities with easy access to all areas and ramped access to the train with a specially adapted coach for wheelchair users and their carers.
Prices for Disabled and their Carers are charged at Concessionary Rates.
You can also hire your own coach to host your celebration at the railway. This service, which is self-catering only, must be pre-booked and is available on any normal operating day. We reserve the coach for you and you pay normal admission rates for each of your party members.
Why not consider joining Ribble Steam as a Member.....
Members are entitled to HALF PRICE admission to the railway during normal opening times (restrictions may apply on special events)
There are vacancies in all departments from helping in the shop, cafe, museum guide, platform staff, cleaners to firemen etc.
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