Name: Diesel Day at Whitehead Railway Museum – Featuring Locomotive B142
Start: 2026-05-23T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-05-23T17:00:00+01:00
Location: Whitehead Railway Museum

$Diesel Day at Whitehead Railway Museum \u2013 Featuring Locomotive B142$

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.