Ruislip Lido Railway welcomes the return of Mad Bess

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Mad Bess, Ruislip Lido Railway
Mad Bess, Ruislip Lido Railway // Credit: RLR

The is today completing the final polish of before its much-awaited return to service on 30 April.

Mad Bess is 2–4–0 saddle tank locomotive built between 1986 and 1998, and will feature in the Railway’s Gala on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 May.

Mad Bess
Mad Bess // Credit: Lido Railway

To celebrate its return, the Railway is offering Rover Tickets for unlimited travel on Sunday 30 April.

Tickets can be purchased in advance via its online ticket site.

Tickets will be valid all day, trains will run between 12:00 – 17:00 every twenty minutes, with alternate trains hauled by Mad Bess.

The Ruislip Lido Railway featured in a RailAdvent DVD celebrating its fortieth anniversary, which is also available to stream 

 

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