From Birmingham: Greatest Gathering Rail 200
Vintage Trains
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Book Vintage Trains tickets for some of the best steam train experiences in Birmingham
Vintage Trains offer a range of steam trains which run on Britain’s mainline railway, so you can travel up to Llandudno, Skegness, York and many more locations across the country. There are so many routes to choose between, that wherever you fancy going, we're sure you'll find the perfect option with Vintage Trains!
Vintage Trains: Rail 200 Greatest Gathering
Spend Rail 200 this year at Vintage Trains' Greatest Gathering! Witness railway history in motion and celebrate steam power, heritage, and engineering brilliance. Departing from Coleshill Parkway, this extraordinary event brings together an incredible lineup of beautifully restored locomotives, including express engines and rare workhorses from Britain’s golden age of rail.
- Date: Sunday 3rd August 2025
- Age Restrictions: Suitable for all ages! Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult.
- Departing From: Coleshill Parkway at 9:10am. Return arrival at 20:05.
- Arrives At: Derby Train Station at 10:25. Return departure at 19:20.
- Tourist Class: Seating arranged at tables of 4 in one of the Tourist coaches.
What's On at The Greatest Gathering with Vintage Trains?
Join Vintage Trains at Coleshill Parkway for your train to the event and marvel at the wide array of railway-related exhibits at Derby Litchurch Lane, one of the world’s largest rolling stock factories, and the only UK facility that designs, engineers, builds and tests trains for domestic and export markets.
- Ride behind legendary steam locomotives on mainline journeys
- Travel on a heritage carriage behind a 1964-built diesel locomotive
- Explore heritage carriages and authentic Pullman dining cars
- Enjoy live commentary, exhibitions, and family-friendly activities
- Indulge in a bacon roll and a cup of tea on your way to Derby
- Sip and savour a cup of tea or coffee on your return journey back to Coleshill Parkway
Book Greatest Gathering tickets for one of the best Rail 200 events in Birmingham!
Location
Coleshill Parkway
Birmingham,
B46 1JZ
How to find us
Departing From: Coleshill Parkway, Coleshill, Birmingham B46 1JZ
Arrives At: Derby Train Station, Railway Terrace, Derby DE1 2RU