Rail and Road Steam and Vintage Gala

Peak Rail are proud to be in association with Cromford Steam Rally Society in hosting our fourth joint Steam and Vintage Vehicle Weekend.

The site at Rowsley South, the original site of Rowsley Steam Depot will be the showground for this event and will showcase a vast array of both Large and Miniature Steam powered vehicles along with Vintage Plant, Cars, Motorbikes, Tractors, Stationary Engines, Commercial Lorries, Emergency Services and Military Vehicles on show.

There will also be Steam and Plant working demonstrations, Children’s Fairground Rides and Trade Stalls and Refreshments.

There will be freight and passenger steam trains running over the two days, hauling the train over the picturesque 4.5 miles of Line from Rowsley South to Matlock Platform 2.

Peak Rail will also be offering the following attractions:

• Turntable Demonstrations.
• Rowsley South Jct Signal Box will be open.
• WW1 Trench Display.
• Shed Tours at 10:00 & 14:00.
• “Driver for a Fiver” where you will be able to drive one of the diesel shunters on a dedicated track (age restrictions apply). Tickets available from the booking office.
• Rowsley South Tea Rooms will be open over serving Hot and Cold food and beverages
• ‘The Goods Shed’ Peak Rail Gift Shop will be open selling souvenirs and second hand books at Rowsley South.
• Bar open from 10:00 behind the Tea Rooms
• Live Entertainment on Saturday night from ‘The Lumps’. Bar Open from 19:00-01:00, with the music starting at 19:30

We are sure that there will be something for all the family so why not come along and have a taste of a bygone era full of Steam and Nostalgia.

Fares for the Event

Gates open at 09:00

Gate Price: £10.00 per Adult/Senior – Accompanied Kids go Free*
Discounted Train Rides: £10.00 on production of gate ticket, Accompanied Kids go Free* (These tickets are available from the Booking Office or on the train)

*Unaccompanied kids are charged Adult Price

Brake Van Rides on the freight: Supplement payable (£5) at the Booking Office for Brake Van rides, first come first serve. Please note you must have a valid rover ticket to purchase the Brake Van supplement. Brake Van rides are one round trip, Starting at Rowsley South Station only. You will not be able to board the brake van at Darley Dale or Matlock Riverside; you can alight at Darley Dale or Matlock Riverside if you wish.

*Images from last years event