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Join us for a trip down memory lane with the 1988/1989 children’s televsion series TUGS™
View a display of original Character Models, Production Props and Merchandise, created and brought to the small screen by the original production team of Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends™ – a real treat for fans old and new.
Don’t forget to bring your camera!
Your Event Ticket also opens the doors to a whole day of fun across the railway site, including:
Large TUGS™ Display • Spot The TUGS™ Trail • TUGS™ Activity Colouring Sheets • Heritage Train Rides • Model Railways • Garden Railway • Road Transport Display • Stationary Powerhouse • West Shed Experience • Victorian Railway Church • Play Area • Narrow Gauge Railway (Additional fare payable).
TICKETS ON SALE SOON!
Heritage mainline trains depart Butterley Station at: 11:00 • 12:00 • 13:00 • 14:15 • 15:15 each day with the last train leaving Swanwick at 16:00.
Refreshments are available at Butterley Station Buffet and at Swanwick Junction Station on the Main Platform.
TUGS The Exhibition merchandise will be available from the main Display area.
At Swanwick Junction, there will also be pop up shop selling a range of children’s television series merchandise. The Gift Shop at Butterley is also open throughout the event.
Today’s Fares : Adult £18 • Senior 65+ £17 • Child (3-15) £10 • Child Under 3 Free • Family (2A&3C) £46 • Carer / Disabled £9 • Dog £2.
Pre-booking advised.
PLEASE NOTE :
Arriving for the 15:15 train will not give much time to see the TUGS™ display or explore the Swanwick Junction site.
The TUGS™ display will close promptly at 15:30.
Access to the event is from Butterley Station, where the Car Parking is FREE, making it even better to enjoy a full day of railway fun. Please arrive 30 minutes before your planned main train ride as the trains will depart on time.
Event Organised in partnership with TUGS The Exhibition.
TUGS™ Created by Robert D. Cardona and David Mitton • A Robert D. Cardona and Sanctuary Records Group Limited Owned Brand • Licensed courtesy by BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited • © 2026 Robert D. Cardona and Sanctuary Records Group Limited, a BMG Company.
All subject to availability and weather conditions. Individual group opening times may vary. Every effort will be made to run the advertised event, however unforeseen circumstances may entail alterations or cancellations. The Midland Railway Trust reserve the right to vary any of the provision’s included on this website without prior notice. E&OE.
