Motor Rail Mania

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 b3BlcmF0aW9ucyB8IGF2bHIgISBvcmcgISB1aw== to book in.

You may also like the following events from Apedale Valley Light Railway:

• Next month, 28th March, 11:30 am, Cadeby Light Railway Day in Alsagers Bank
• This April, 4th April, 11:30 am, Easter Egg Hunt in Alsagers Bank
• This April, 25th April, 11:00 am, New Member's Day in Alsagers Bank

Also check out other Business events in Alsagers Bank.