We froze over winter, we got soaked in January, and now in spring, we are enjoying some long wished for sunshine! Just in time as well, as out first open day of 2026 is just around the corner - Sunday 5th April.
We’ve been hard at work at Wester Pickston since our last open day, including building a new engine shed, and adding a raised track for 5″ and 3½" gauge engines. While the raised track isn’t available for public running yet, you’ll see locos running around on it if you come up for the open day.
There has been a lot of other work as well:
- Fixing and improving locos
- Clearing leaves
- Tidying up trees
- Fixing water damaged signals
- Replacing sleepers
and so much more that goes on behind the scenes!
On open days, trains run on our two routes through Pickston Forest. You’ll pass the sawmill, Ducks End Station, through a tunnel and over a bridge. We’ll be utilising a combination of steam, battery electric and petrol hydraulic engines, all pulling passengers, and you will get an authentic railway experience with train tickets being punched at Wester Pickston Station.
Tickets for train rides will be available on the day at the ticket office:
- £3 per single ride, or
- £10 for four tickets.
We accept all major credit/debit cards or cash.
In addition to this, the model shed, 63A, will be open where our Perth Model Railway Group will be showing trains ranging from N, through HO/OO, to O gauge.
The cafe in our clubhouse will be open, serving tea, coffee and cakes. There is also a grassy picnic area where you are welcome to bring your own food and watch the trains rolling in and out of the main station.
For details on how to get to Wester Pickston, see the “Find us” page. Once you arrive, please follow the directions of the members directing traffic and arranging parking.
See you there!