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New Year’s Day Steam Running Day

Fri 1 January 2027

Start the new year with a ride on our steam train. Trains 10.30am to 2pm on the Green Timetable, bacon and sausage buns from the buffet, and the gift shop open. No booking required.

Start the new year with a ride on our steam train

We’re open on New Year’s Day, with steam trains running to the Green Timetable from 10.30am. The last train leaves Ludborough at 2pm.

No booking required — just turn up and buy your ticket on arrival from the ticket office.

  • Bacon and sausage buns and hot drinks available from the Steaming Kettle Buffet
  • Station gift shop open
  • Free car parking

Train times

Green Timetable applies — the late train does not run in November or on New Year’s Day.

Green Timetable
Ludborough — depart 10.3011.3012.4514.00
North Thoresby — depart 11.0012.1513.3014.45
  • Your all-day rover ticket covers every train, so hop on and off as often as you like.
Planning your day

What to expect on a running day

Park for free and enjoy a journey by steam at the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway. Buy your tickets on arrival from the ticket office, hop aboard, and enjoy a nostalgic trip back in time with your unlimited all-day travel ticket. A Steam Running Day is worked by a steam locomotive — a diesel is only used in unforeseen circumstances.

  • Free parking

    Park for free at Ludborough Station and stay as long as you like.

  • Buy on arrival

    Tickets are sold at the ticket office on the day — no advance booking needed.

  • Behind the scenes

    On selected dates, and subject to volunteer availability, take a guided tour of the carriage and engine sheds — included in your ticket.

  • Dog friendly

    Water and treats provided, with dogs welcome in our dog-friendly carriages and in the dog-friendly area of the buffet.

A volunteer serving cake behind the counter of the Steaming Kettle Buffet

Steaming Kettle Buffet

A cuppa and a slice of cake, or a bacon butty, served by our volunteers from a static coach along the platform.

The gift shop at Ludborough Station, stocked with souvenirs and railway books

Gift Shop

Souvenirs to take home — postcards, fridge magnets, pens, pin badges and toys.

‘The Railways of Louth’, an exhibition by the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway Society

Museum

A small museum beside the gift shop: cast-iron notices, lamps, tickets and advertising signs from the East Lincolnshire route.

Bring a picnic, or pick up refreshments from the buffet, and spend the day riding the train. More about our facilities