# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Ale on the Rails Gala weekend
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 05:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us at Midland Railway – Butterley on Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th July 2026 for our ‘Ale on the Rails event!

This weekend will feature both steam and diesel locomotives from our home fleet alongside visiting locomotives.

Alongside this, the railway will feature a beer festival supported by TomSaid micropub once again, Steam/Diesel on the Golden Valley Light Railway, Bus rides around our Museum Complex, Diesel Roller can crush, Road Transport displays, West Shed experience, Butterley Park miniature railway, Road steam display, live band, food vendors & Rail vehicles from our museum outside on display.

This weekend will see our BR Mark1 coaches. We also hope to use BR Mark3 carriages on service trains and will be accompanied by our Mark1 Brake/Goods vehicle in its BR Blue ‘Newspapers’ livery!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alfreton/ale-on-the-rails-gala-weekend/200029624766156
- **Event Categories**: beer-festivals, festivals, music, live-music, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 382

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Alfreton
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Midland Railway Trust, Butterley Station, DE5 3QZ Ripley, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 53.06315
- **long**: -1.40076
- **full address**: Midland Railway Trust, Butterley Station, DE5 3QZ Ripley, United Kingdom, Midland Railway - Butterley, Butterley Hill, Ripley, DE5 3, United Kingdom, Alfreton

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Ale on the Rails Gala weekend being held?
  - **A:** Ale on the Rails Gala weekend takes place on Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 05:30 pm at Midland Railway Trust, Butterley Station, DE5 3QZ Ripley, United Kingdom, Midland Railway - Butterley, Butterley Hill, Ripley, DE5 3, United Kingdom, Alfreton.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Ale on the Rails Gala weekend?
  - **A:** Ale on the Rails Gala weekend is organized by Midland Railway - Butterley.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Ale on the Rails Gala weekend is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Alfreton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 380+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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