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Steam Running Day – Living History Weekend

Sat 11 July 2026

Colonel Robert Overton's Regiment of Foote bring an immersive civil war camp to Ludborough, with drill displays throughout the day.

Civil War Weekend

Colonel Robert Overton’s Regiment of Foote bring an immersive living history civil war camp to Ludborough. Meet the soldiers, watch the drills, and let the children have a go at kiddies’ drill. Trains run as normal on both days.

Displays throughout the day include musketeers’ drill, cannon drill and pikemans’ drill.

Timetable of activities

Running on both days.

TimeWhat’s happening
10.00am – 4pmHave a look around our living history. Please ask as many questions as you like — there’s no such thing as a silly question.
10.30amMusketeers’ drill display
11.00amCannon drill display
11.30amPikemans’ drill display
12.00 noonCome on kids — have a go in our kiddie drill
12.30pmFeed the troops
1.30pmMusketeers’ drill display
2.00pmCannon drill display
2.30pmPikemans’ drill display
3.00pmCome on kids — have a go in our kiddie drill
4.00pmHope you had a great day — thanks for visiting

Train times

Trains run hourly between Ludborough and North Thoresby.

Running day timetable
Ludborough — depart 10.4511.4512.4513.4514.4515.45
North Thoresby — arrive 11.0012.0013.0014.0015.0016.00
North Thoresby — depart 11.1012.1013.1014.1015.1016.10
Ludborough — arrive 11.2512.2513.2514.2515.2516.25
  • The train rests for about ten minutes at North Thoresby — time to photograph the locomotive.
  • 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