Ruislip Lido Miniature Railway - Steam Gala Event Weekend & Bank Holiday Monday - The Steam Train Engine Locomotives - Mad Bess, Christopher & Sherpa - The 4th of May 2024, The 5th of May 2024 & The 6th of May 2024 #ruislipminiaturerailway #miniaturerailway #steamtrain #steamtrains #fortheloveoftrains

The First Gala Weekend of the year will take place on May 4th, May 5th & May 6th of 2024. We are delighted to have The Two Steam Train Engine Locomotives, 'Sherpa' & 'Christopher' which will Both be joining from the Fairbourne Miniature Railway for the Steam Gala - a huge attraction running alongside the Steam Train Engine Locomotive 'Mad Bess'.

This will be Sherpa's very First Visit to the Lido Miniature Railway - cannot wait to welcome the team from Fairbourne and see Sherpa out and about on the Miniature Railway Line. 

A 15 minute Service using 3 Steam Train Engine Locomotives will be in operation throughout the weekend.

John Rennie and Bayhurst will be in use on the driver for a fiver experience, giving you the chance to take control of both locomotives for a 750m run up the line to Wellington Junction - a real gem of an opportunity and something not to miss out on.

Workshop & Yard area open to visitors with volunteers on hand to explain what we do and answer any of your questions.

All available locomotives on display in the yard for children (and adults!) to look at and sit in.

Our track maintenance vehicles will be on display with descriptions of what they are and what we use them for.

Become a Driver for a Fiver with a return trip up the line under the supervision of one of our expert Instructors.

The Turntable Tea Room will be open at Willow Lawn for all your refreshment needs and there will also be a small display of pictures and other information.

Our Shop will be open at Woody Bay selling all the must have railway items.

Information on how you can become a volunteer/a member on the Britain's Longest 12 inch Gauge Miniature Railway.