Barrow Hill Roundhouse, near Staveley, will be hosting an unforgettable mix of drinking and merry-making from May 19 to 21, 2022.
There will be 400 ales from around the country, a range of ciders, the Rail Ale Gin Palace and the Prosecco and Wine Bar.
Martin Kemp, of Spandau Ballet fame, gets the party started in style on Thursday night when he mans the record decks for his Ultimate Back to the 80s DJ set.
Jungle Lion headline Friday night’s show and The Everly Pregnant Brothers top Saturday’s bill.
To wet your whistle, here is a look back at the Rail Ale festivals from down the years.
1. New addition
Drew Davies in the new Gin Palace at the festival in 2018
Photo: Jason CHadwick
2. Festival toast
Graham White raised a glass to a successful Rail Ale festival in 2014.
Photo: Chris Etchells
3. Team spirit
Rail Ale organising committee members Jane Lefley and Alexa Stott with Kim Beresford , Steve Dolton, Andy Dowson, Mervyn Allcock and Roy Shorrock at the 2012 festival.
Photo: Marisa Cashill
4. Atmospheric location
Steam locomotive provided an eye-catching backdrop for the festival in 2014.
Photo: Chris Etchells