Trains & Tractions at the Tunnels
Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September 2026
Organised by Ramsgate Tunnels
Organised by Ramsgate Tunnels
Venue
Ramsgate Wartime Tunnels
Marina Esplanade
Ramsgate
CT11 8FH
Opening Times
10am to 4pm
Prices
Free Admission
Event Information
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Trains & Tractions at the Tunnels makes a welcome return after its successful debut in 2025. Miniature traction engines will be running on the promenade beside the tunnels and at Ramsgate Harbour, just along the road, on both days. On Sunday they will be joined at the tunnels by miniature steam trains operated by both Canterbury and Ramsgate model engineering societies. The free to enter model railway exhibition, showing 10-12 layouts, will be held in the tunnels on the Sunday only.Rides on the miniature traction engines and miniature steam trains cost £1 per person. Admission to the tunnels is free but a donation is always appreciated. The tunnels will be organising its well known tunnels tours throughout the weekend, for which pre-booking is required, and its usual charges will apply for these events.
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PlusCode: 8CMG+QJM Ramsgate, UK
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Trains & Tractions at the Tunnels is set to return to Ramsgate Wartime Tunnels from the 5th to the 6th of September 2026. The event, organised by the Canterbury and District Model Engineering Society, follows its successful debut in 2025.
On both days of the event, miniature traction engines will be running on the promenade beside the tunnels and at Ramsgate Harbour. These will be joined on the Sunday by miniature steam trains operated by both the Canterbury and Ramsgate model engineering societies.
The event will also feature a free to enter model railway exhibition within the tunnels on the Sunday, showcasing 10-12 layouts. Rides on the miniature traction engines and steam trains will be available for £1 per person.
Admission to the tunnels is free, although a donation is always appreciated. Pre-booking is required for the tunnels' usual tours, which will take place throughout the weekend, and standard charges will apply. Refreshments will be available during the event.
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