The West Lancashire Light Railway has announced its Sizzling Summer Steam Gala.

The Gala will run over the first weekend of August (2nd and 3rd) and will be open from 10:30 am -4:30 pm.

The weekend will see three guest locomotives – Diana, Jennie and Peter Pan join resident locomotives Sybil and Montalban in steam.

There will be numerous passenger and works steam trains running as well as brakevan rides.

Across both days, there will be a John Sutton book and 16mm stall and the tearoom and Fireman’s Shovel will be open, along with the Real Ale and Wine Bar.

A model Railway and Meccano will be out on display for the gala. There will also be an opportunity for Lineside passes and Drive a diesel; however, these are subject to availability on the day.

Lastly, there will be a Sunday-only event which will see Galliard Folk Dancers perform.

Tickets can be bought on the day and online on their website.

The weekend is set to be a great few days for the railway and its visitors.

There are other themed days on the railway which are coming up soon, including their Princesses and Pirates event on the 13th July.

The railway also has its wheelchair friendly coach out in operation, allowing for all visitors to travel.