# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Diesel Day at Whitehead Railway Museum – Featuring Locomotive B142
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Diesel Day at Whitehead Railway Museum – Featuring Locomotive B142 Celebrate the sights, sounds and sheer power of heritage diesel this 23rd May at Whitehead Railway Museum! 

Join us for a thrilling Diesel Day as we showcase our very own locomotive B142, now with a special May Day discounted rate for all standard tickets. 

This is your chance to experience the unmistakable growl of a working diesel up close, explore our historic sheds and enjoy a vibrant day of railway heritage brought to life by our passionate team. Standard Ticket Experience Enjoy a fantastic day out with: 
A short carriage ride hauled by B142 within our premises
Full access to Whitehead Railway Museum 
A special May Bank Holiday reduced ticket price 
Adult £6 
Child £4 
Under 3’s FREE 

Special Footplate Experience – Limited Places Take your visit to the next level with an unforgettable footplate experience aboard B142. With limited spaces available, this is a rare opportunity to step into the heart of the action. 
Your Footplate Experience includes: · A footplate ride on B142 
An engaging history talk from our Diesel Officer 
Full access to the museum 
Complimentary tea/coffee and traybake 
£30 per person (18+ only) 

Whether you're a lifelong railway enthusiast or simply looking for an exciting and unique day out this spring, Diesel Day promises atmosphere, history and hands-on adventure.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carrickfergus/diesel-day-at-whitehead-railway-museum-featuring-locomotive-b142/200029987606640
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, bank-holiday, holiday
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 38

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Carrickfergus
- **state**: NI
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Whitehead Railway Museum
- **lat**: 54.756048475111
- **long**: -5.710897942226
- **full address**: Whitehead Railway Museum, Castleview Road,Carrickfergus, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Diesel Day at Whitehead Railway Museum – Featuring Locomotive B142 being held?
  - **A:** Diesel Day at Whitehead Railway Museum – Featuring Locomotive B142 takes place on Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Whitehead Railway Museum, Castleview Road,Carrickfergus, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Diesel Day at Whitehead Railway Museum – Featuring Locomotive B142?
  - **A:** Diesel Day at Whitehead Railway Museum – Featuring Locomotive B142 is organized by Whitehead Railway Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Diesel Day at Whitehead Railway Museum – Featuring Locomotive B142 is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Carrickfergus, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Diesel Day at Whitehead Railway Museum – Featuring Locomotive B142 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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