The following events have been scheduled, but can be subject to change, so do check again before setting out. The asterisk (*) denotes FBL involvement or event; non members are welcome to these unless stated otherwise. Bear in mind that events may be amended or cancelled if COVID-19 restrictions are reintroduced. For further details and bookings please contact chairman@bartonrail.org.uk.
2025
Friday 10th January to Sunday 4th May
Exhibition of railway posters at Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre.
Friday 28th March *
Lions on the Line departing Barton at 17:54 for the Green Man at Stallingborough, the Yarborough Arms at Ulceby and The Station at Habrough. All welcome.
Tuesday 8th April *
175th anniversary of the opening of Barrow Haven station. Unveiling of BCCRP artwork at 12 noon to 3pm with a buffet lunch (by invitation only) at the Haven Inn at 1pm.
Saturday 12th April *
Group outing to the exhibition of railway posters at the Fishing Heritage Centre in Grimsby followed by a group lunch at Da Vinci's in Grimsby. Bookings for the meal required via the Chairman by Wednesday 9th April.
Saturday 12th April
BCCRP Easter Special on the 09:54 train from Barton and the 10:57 train from Cleethorpes. Free goodies for the children; normal fares apply, no need to book.
Tuesday 15th April *
Unveiling of BCCRP Railway 200 artwork at Cleethorpes station, 13:00-16:00 in the ticket office, with refreshments (by invitation only) at the No. 1 inn.
Saturday 19th April *
FBL stall at Barton interchange for Barton's Easter Heritage Open Days. To be confirmed.
Saturday 4th to Monday 6th May
Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway folk and cider festival.
Saturday 10th May *
Group outing to Hull City Hall for a performance by Hull Philharmonic Orchestra.
Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th May
Annual Model Railway exhibition at Immingham museum.
Thursday 15th May *
FBL OGM at the No.1 inn at Cleethorpes station from 7pm. Members and their invited guests only, please.
Sunday 18th May *
Start of the Sunday service on the Barton line. Group buffet lunch at the Haven Inn at Barrow Haven from 12 noon. Cannot be booked in advance.
Monday 1st July *
150th Anniversary of the opening of New Clee station. Details to follow.
Wednesday 16th July *
FBL AGM and OGM at the White Swan inn at Barton interchange from 6pm. Members and their invited guests only, please.
Thursday 18th September *
FBL OGM at the No.1 inn at Cleethorpes station from 7pm. Members and their invited guests only, please.
Saturday 27th September
200th anniversary of the opening of the first public railway which took place between Stockton & Darlington. Details to follow.
Wednesday 19th November *
FBL OGM at the White Swan inn at Barton interchange from 6pm. Members and their invited guests only, please.