

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Motor Rail Mania
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 11:30 am – Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: 110 years ago, in 1916, a Bedford engineering company created the first Motor Rail locomotive. Trading as “Simplex”, they went on to become one of the UK’s most prolific builders of narrow gauge internal-combustion locos. This will be a special weekend celebrating that heritage through the significant collection of such locos at Apedale. Frequent trains will operate using Motor Rail diesel and petrol locos. The event will run from 1130 until 4pm on both days. If you own a Motor Rail and fancy bringing it to join the fun, get in touch!

Update 28/1/26: Fares for this event will be - Admission and one ride - Adults £8, children £1. Day Rovers - Adults £25, children £12.
We are pleased to announce that, as part of this event, we are hosting our first diesel-centred photo charter event themed around the Leighton Buzzard sand railway, staring some of our home fleet, and potentially some visiting locos depending on availability.
 
An early start of 07.30 and running until 10.30, just in time for the gala to kick off in style at 11.00. Priced at £40 this includes access to the photo charter, a return train ride and site access during the Saturday of the event. Please contact operations@avlr.org.uk to book in. 

Update 25/2/26: We are pleased to announce our first two visiting locomotives for the Motor Rail Mania gala, which will be on June 27 &amp; 28 this year. MR 8695 and MR 10409, known respectively as Leighton Buzzard  Nos. 30 and 43 come to us from their Bedfordshire home. In the case of No.43, this will be the first time it has left its home county in its 72 years of service. All being well, both locomotives will operate demonstration freight and passenger trains over the gala weekend. We are very grateful to Leighton Buzzard for allowing the engines to visit us. Subject to availability, both locomotives will take part in our Leighton Buzzard themed photo charter on the Saturday of the event.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alsagers-bank/motor-rail-mania/200029373833801
- **Event Categories**: business
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 143

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029373833801?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=alsagers+bank-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Alsagers Bank
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Loomer Road, Chesterton, ST5 7LB Newcastle under Lyme, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 53.033
- **long**: -2.2555
- **full address**: Loomer Road, Chesterton, ST5 7LB Newcastle under Lyme, United Kingdom, Alsagers Bank, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Apedale Valley Light Railway (https://allevents.in/org/apedale-valley-light-railway/20530383)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 11:30 am (+01:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Loomer Road, Chesterton, ST5 7LB Newcastle under Lyme, United Kingdom, Alsagers Bank, United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Apedale Valley Light Railway
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** business
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Motor Rail Mania ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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