Hi Jeff, thanks for the query. The Abbey Pumping Stations beam engines be running on the events: Sunday 2 December – Christmas Steam Day and Ghostly Engineer Tours on Saturday 27 October. Hope that helps, Leicester Museums.

They have a few open days each year but you would have to check

No but you can always visit the cafe at the Space centre across the road( the cafe is before the museum entrance desk)

Hi Linda, the next steam day event at the museum is the Leicester Vintage Festival on Saturday 25th June (1.00pm - 5.00pm) & Sunday 26th June 2016 (12.00noon - 5.00pm). Here's the supporting details as below: This two day event celebrates our past: with the sights and sounds of steam, vintage vehicles, 1970’s theme and live music. Visit the craft marquee or ride on the narrow gauge railway, come along in fancy dress, Victorian, Steam punk or Star Wars. Three of the mighty Gimson beam engines will be steamed together each afternoon at 3.30pm. This is the only place in the world where such a wonder can be seen. The ever popular LMTA café will be serving refreshments throughout the afternoon on both days. Picnic tables are also available within the museum grounds. Admission Adults £3.50 accompanied children free (Plus small charge for train rides). Hope that helps, many thanks for the interest. Best wishes, James