Lapland Express

[Niles]

Only a few weeks to go until this year's Lapland Express operations start at Downpatrick, this year using the 450 class 'thumper' set. As always, these are proving popular with some trains already sold out, so best to book sooner rather than later.  

https://www.downrail.co.uk/event/santa/

[Niles]

Only a handful of tickets remaining for this event. Not only do you get to meet Santa but if you're really luck you might to get meet @Mike Beckett and @GSWR 90.

 

https://www.downrail.co.uk/event/santa/

[Mol_PMB]

I reckon Santa will be glad of his furry costume after a day on a 450 in wintertime! 
Good to hear tickets have sold well. 
 

[Mike Beckett]

Don't tempt fate, but we so far have managed to do what NIR could never do... get the heat to work.

...for now.

[Niles]

The last Lapland Express of the day at Downpatrick yesterday evening. I believe driver @Mike Beckett is still thawing out his legs.

[Mol_PMB]

4 minutes ago, Niles said:

The last Lapland Express of the day at Downpatrick yesterday evening. I believe driver @Mike Beckett is still thawing out his legs.

 

On 14/11/2025 at 3:51 PM, Mike Beckett said:

Don't tempt fate, but we so far have managed to do what NIR could never do... get the heat to work.

...for now.

 

[Mike Beckett]

More like drying my backside after finding an unexpectedly damp seat.

[jhb171achill]

On 14/11/2025 at 3:51 PM, Mike Beckett said:

Don't tempt fate, but we so far have managed to do what NIR could never do... get the heat to work.

...for now.

It always worked perfectly on the hottest and most humid days of summer in those abominable things..............

[WRENNEIRE]

Last time I was in Lapland it cost me €20 a dance........