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. For further details and bookings please contact chairman@bartonrail.org.uk.
2025
Saturday 25th October
UK Railtours will be visiting the full length of the Barton Line with their Brick and Tile rail tour from Finsbury Park. The train is due to call at Cleethorpes around mid-day where there will be an opportunity to spend three hours at the resort. Meanwhile, for those remaining on board, the excursion will continue to Barton for a non-alighting call arriving between the 12am and 2pm service trains before exploring the tracks at Immingham docks. Upon arrival at Barton a class 37 locomotive will be at the front and locomotive 50008 'Thunderer' will be at the rear of the train.
Wednesday 5th November
Barton Lions Fireworks event in Baysgarth Park from 5.30pm. The display is expected to end in time to catch the 20:07 train from Barton.
Friday 21st November
A talk by Andrew Martin at Cleethorpes Town Hall from 10:30 to 12:00; admission £2.50. Andrew Martin is the bestselling author of To the Sea by Train which features a chapter on Cleethorpes and its connection with the railway.
Friday 5th December
Lions on the Line trip to Cleethorpes departing Barton station at 17:54 and arriving Cleethorpes at 18:49 for visits to hostelries at the resort. Everyone welcome, no need to book. Normal train fares apply. Returning from Cleethorpes at 21:07 to arrive in Barton at 22:00.
Saturday 6th December
BCCRP Santa Special on the 09:51 and 11:51 trains from Barton and the 10:54 and 12:54 trains from Cleethorpes. Everyone welcome, normal fares apply; no extra charges.
Wednesday 10th December *
FBL OGM at the White Swan inn at Barton interchange from 6pm. Members and their invited guests only, please. NB Change of date from 19th November.
Sunday 14th December
Substantial changes to the Barton line timetable take effect as from today.
2026
Saturday 17th January
FBL New Year meal at the Green Man inn at Stallingborough from 13:30. Contact chairman@bartonrail.org.uk to reserve a place at the table.
Wednesday 11th February *
FBL OGM at the No.1 inn at Cleethorpes station from 7pm. Members and their invited guests only, please.
Wednesday 8th April *
FBL OGM at the White Swan inn at Barton interchange from 6pm. Members and their invited guests only, please.
Sunday 17th May
Start of the Summer Sunday service on the Barton line.
Wednesday 10th June *
FBL AGM and OGM at the No.1 inn at Cleethorpes station from 7pm. Members and their invited guests only, please.