Come and join us on the August Bank Holiday Sunday when we will be running our Top and Tail trains throughout the day, with a Steam Engine on the front and a Diesel Engine at the rear.

If you would like to enhance your visit, you can travel in the recently restored Great Eastern Railway Royal Saloon, built in 1898. The carriage was specifically built for Princess Alexandra, wife of the future King Edward VII.

We will be serving refreshments during the day in the Royal Saloon. In the morning we will be serving coffee and cake, at lunchtime we will be serving a Ploughman's Lunch with a beer or a glass of white wine (non alcoholic alternative also available).  In the afternoon we will be serving Alison's Cream Tea with or without a glass of prosecco.

Princess Alexandra's Royal Saloon

General admission tickets include entrance to our wonderful museum and all day travel on other trains. We also have a gift shop and a tea room serving drinks and light refreshments.

Trains depart from Preston Riverside Station every 45 minutes from 11.00am.

NOTE: Timetable subject to change without notice.

Royal Saloon Supplement

in addition to general admission tickets - £5.00 for Adults and £3.25 for Children.

Refreshments available

11.00am Train Morning Coffee and Cake

Coffee & Cake in the Royal Saloon 

Join us for one return trip on the Ribble Steam Railway whilst enjoying coffee and cake. You are then welcome to remain with us for the remainder of the day & use our trains in Standard Class Accomodation
Additional charge £5.00 for Adults and children.

Booking details 

Space is limited to only 14 guests per train so early booking is advisable.

Unfortunately due its age and method of construction, we are sorry but the Royal Saloon is not accessible to wheelchair users.

Whilst the Ticket options below will show a start time of 10:30 - this event does allow for access to the museum & Standard Class services from opening on the day - this event grants access to the 11:00 & 11:45 departures aboard the Royal Saloon - Please arrive no later than 10:40