Credit: There and Back Light Railway.

National Train Day Weekend

Thinktank All aboard for a fun-filled Train Weekend at Thinktank – Book admission tickets

About National Train Day Weekend

All aboard for a fun-filled Train Day at Thinktank. Discover the magic of railways through hands-on activities, creative crafts, and expert insights, perfect for families and train enthusiasts of all ages.

What’s on:

  • Ride a miniature steam train in our science garden
     

  • Colour-in trains and creative activities across four floors
     

  • Watch our miniature model railway in action
     

  • Train-themed crafts to make and take home
     

  • Expert talks uncovering the science and history of our very own City of Birmingham Locomotive

Whether you love steam engines or model railways, there’s something for everyone. Come and celebrate the power, innovation, and joy of trains at Thinktank.

Image gallery

  • Close up of a name badge on a green train. City of Birmingham is written in gold lettering on a black background.
  • Model railway tracks with train.
  • A cardboard train to colour in.
  • A cardboard train to colour in.
  • A child pointing to the City of Birmingham train on display.
  • A close up of a model train on a track.
  • A close up of a model train on a track.
  • A close up of model train carriages on a track.
  • A close up of a model train on a track.
  • A close up of a model train on a track.
  • A child playing with a wooden train toy on a table.
  • A smiling child with their face in a cardboard cut out of a person driving a train.
  • The City of Birmingham locomotive decorated with fairy lights.
  • Inside the City of Birmingham steam locomotive.
  • A person looking at a model railway with a track and buildings.
  • A close up model houses and gardens on a railway track.
  • Side view of front wheels and engine of a steam locomotive train

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