Marcus' Model Railway Journey

At the Centre of it all


Other heritage railways in Visit Peak District and Derbyshire’s area region include the Churnet Valley Railway and the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway.


Being at the centre of it all isn’t just a feeling here, it’s a fact.

Cara Thompson, Nottingham’s first Nature Poet Laureate

2nd February, 2026

Gala and event tickets go on sale at Cornwall railway​

2026 events at the Bodmin Railway


Tickets for numerous events across the 2026 season at the Bodmin Railway have been released.

Included in these events are an Escape Room Evening, Murder Mysteries, Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea Trains, and Teddy Trains return for Easter.

Popular events such as their steam and diesel galas and dining trains will also be returning.

Don’t miss out on the fun and adventures, and make sure you book popular events before they sell out.

Further information on the events, dates and tickets can be found on their website.

2nd February, 2026

Tickets for Chinnor Diesel Gala go on sale!​

Class 26 No. 26043


The Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway is hosting their Annual Diesel Gala on the 20th to 22nd March.

Visiting locomotives include a Class 66 and Class 26 ‘26043’, with 26043 providing driver experiences.

These will join 37227, 47715, D1501, D2069 (brake vans), and 08825 (brake vans), which will feature in the gala.

Tickets have now gone on sale, with online prices starting at £22 for a 1-day rover.


2-day and 3-day rover tickets can only be booked online, which can be done so here.