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Sat Dec 05 2026 at 10:30 am to 05:00 pm UTC+00:00

Parcels by Rail: The Christmas Rush | Vintage Train Running Day

  • 52-55 Trafalgar Street, BN1 4EB Brighton, United Kingdom · Brighton
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Parcels by Rail: The Christmas Rush | Vintage Train Running Day
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All aboard for a festive celebration of vintage trains, railway history and the Christmas rush!
Join us for a special Vintage Train Running Day as our historic 1930s Gauge 0 model railway comes to life, with locomotives running throughout the day.
From Victorian times onwards, Britain's railways played a vital role in delivering letters, parcels and luggage across the country. At Christmas, the network became busier than ever, with dedicated parcel trains and Travelling Post Office vehicles helping to keep the festive post moving.
For this special event, visitors can enjoy a fascinating variety of passenger and parcel vans, luggage vans and Travelling Post Office vehicles, representing railway companies and periods from the Victorian era through to British Railways.
Our Train Running Days take place just a few times a year, offering a rare opportunity to see our historic three-rail Gauge 0 layout in full operation.
Whether you're a lifelong railway enthusiast or simply looking for a festive day out, come and experience the magic of Britain's railways at Christmas!
Book your tickets and join us for a journey into railway history!
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52-55 Trafalgar Street, BN1 4EB Brighton, United Kingdom, 52-55 Trafalgar Street, Brighton, BN1 3, United Kingdom

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