Bridgnorth motive power depot tours
Thursday 17 September
We’re offering the chance to go behind the scenes of the Bridgnorth motive power depot and exclusive look at the preparation of the locos for the first day of the Autumn Steam Gala.
Tours will be led by the Head of Steam Engineering and the Mechanical Foreman.
- Thursday 17 September 2026 at 11am and 1.30pm
The tours last approx. 1 hour and during this time, you will see the current projects in the engineering works, paint shop and locomotive operation yard including locomotives that work the Railway.
Places for the tours are limited and can be booked now. If there are is availability on the day, tour places can be booked on a first come first serve basis, at the station booking office.
The ticket price is for the tour only. If you would like to travel on the trains during the Autumn Steam Gala please purchase tickets.
Prices from:
Important Information:
- All participants must be over the age of 16.
- The motive power depot is a working engineering site with uneven floors and surfaces with grease.
- Participants will need to be reasonably fit/able bodied as they will need to walk around the works without sitting down and navigate some gentle slopes and steps.
- Stout footwear must be worn (no open toes or soft canvas type shoes).
- No alcohol, food or drink permitted during the tour.
- As this tour involves the footbridge, uneven paths, outside yard areas and a hazardous working environment, we advise the tour is not suitable for those that have accessibility requirements.
- No dogs are allowed, due to safety reasons within the working shed. Please email [email protected] if you have accessibility questions.
