West Riding Small Locomotive Society

Celebrating 80 Years  -  1945 - 2025

Whether you have a passion for miniature engineering or just looking for a fun afternoon out, perhaps with the family, you'll find a warm welcome at Blackgates!

Opening Times:

We are open every Sunday 1:00pm to 4:00pm from the beginning of April to the end of September, FREE ENTRY!

Our Café will also be open providing great food and refreshments at great prices.

 Gala Weekend 2025: 

IMPORTANT NOTICE :

DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS FORCAST, WE HAVE HAD TO MAKE THE UNFORTUNITE DECISION TO POSTPONE OUR GALA WEEKEND. 

WE APOLOGISE FOR ANY DISAPPOINTMENT & INCONVINENCE CAUSED.

OUR NEW DATE IS 16th & 17th AUGUST, 10AM - 4PM

Entry Fee:  

Adults: £3

Children (under 16): FREE

Our Gala Highlights:

• Train Rides: We have both our home fleet and visiting locomotives pulling passenger trains all day, Train Tickets £1 each.

• A selection of Great Food, Refreshments & Ice Cream Available in our Clubhouse and in our Gala Marquee.

• A Fantastic Display of part built locomotives in various stages of completion.

• Steam locomotive demonstrations.

• Stationary Petrol engine Start Ups and Demonstrations throughout the day.

• A great selection of stalls, raffle, hook a duck and so much more!

We can't wait to welcome you!!!