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.
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.
Wednesday 14th May *
FBL OGM at the No.1 inn at Cleethorpes station from 7pm. Members and their invited guests only, please. NB: Change of date from Thursday 15th May.
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. Please book with the Chairman to reserve a place at a table with the Group and order from the menu or carvery on the day.
Friday 27th to Sunday 29th June
Cleethorpes Armed Forces weekend.
Tuesday 1st July *
150th Anniversary of the opening of New Clee station. Details to follow.
Wednesday 2nd July
Barton Bike Night.
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.