

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Diesel Day at Whitehead Railway Museum – Featuring Locomotive B142
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Diesel Day at Whitehead Railway Museum – Featuring Locomotive B142

Beat those January blues with the unmistakable growl of heritage diesel power at Whitehead Railway Museum. Join us for a special Diesel Day celebrating our very own loco B142, with an exclusive January discounted rate for all visitors.

This is your chance to get up close to one of our operational diesels, explore the museum’s historic sheds and enjoy a day of railway heritage brought to life by our passionate team.

Standard Ticket Experience

A standard event ticket includes a short carriage ride hauled by B142 within our premises and full access to Whitehead Railway Museum.

Adult £5

Child £3

Under 3’sFREE

Special Footplate Experience – Limited Places

For an even more unforgettable visit, we’re offering a specialised footplate ride experience aboard B142. Spaces are strictly limited to ensure an authentic and personal encounter with the locomotive.



Your Footplate Experience includes:

• A footplate ride on B142 

• A short history talk from our Diesel Officer

• Full access to Whitehead Railway Museum 

• Complimentary tea/coffee and traybake

£25 per person- 18+ only



Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or just looking for a unique way to brighten up your January, Diesel Day at Whitehead Railway Museum offers something special for everyone.

Come hear the engines, feel the power, and discover the stories behind our diesel heritage.

Accessibility: The museum is fully wheelchair accessible however our carriages are currently not wheel chair accessible.

Tickets are non-refundable.
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://steamtrainsireland.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873681682?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=carrickfergus-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Carrickfergus
- **state**: NI
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Castleview Road, BT38 9NA Whitehead, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 54.75558
- **long**: -5.70914
- **full address**: Castleview Road, BT38 9NA Whitehead, United Kingdom, 6 Castleview Road, Carrickfergus, BT38 9, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Whitehead Railway Museum (https://allevents.in/org/whitehead-railway-museum/26339255)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Castleview Road, BT38 9NA Whitehead, United Kingdom, 6 Castleview Road, Carrickfergus, BT38 9, United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Whitehead Railway Museum
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Diesel Day at Whitehead Railway Museum – Featuring Locomotive B142 ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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