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More Than Just A Train Ride!

Diesel Operating Day

Enjoy a drivers eye view of the line riding on our diesel train. Unlimited rides and other Colne Valley Railway attractions open subject to availability. 

Miniature Steam Gala 18th & 19th May

A celebration of all things miniature along with visiting locomotives and visits to the restoration shed for Black 5 45163. More details to follow!

Steam Operating Day

Enjoy a day of travelling behind our resident steam engine on our vintage carriages. Unlimited rides and Colne Valley Railway attractions open subject to availability.

Freight Train Day

Our resident shunters will be in use on our demonstration freight trains providing something a little bit different. Unlimited rides and the usual Colne Valley Railway attractions available.

HST Operating Day

The iconic High Speed Train is here in Essex although now in retirement the train travels at a gentler pace! Enjoy unlimited rides in the air conditioned coaches with on board buffet and bar. Other Colne Valley Railway attractions open subject to availability.

The 2024 Season opens on the 29th of March. Our booking system is now live and tickets can be purchased in advanced for our operating days and events. Alternatively tickets can be purchased on the day from our shop on site. 

For all the latest news about our open days and what is going on at the railway please follow our facebook site and our other socials. Bookings are also being taken for our popular steam and HST Driving experiences so give the office a call on  01787 461174 and leave a message or email info@colnevalleyrailway.co.uk

We look forward to seeing you!

Driving Experience

Make their dream a reality!
Actual “hands on” driving of a Steam Train. These Driving Experience Courses make an ideal Birthday or Anniversary present.
Attractive Personalised Gift Vouchers which can include your own special message.

**New diesel HST driving experiences also available**

Filming

The Railway forms an ideal period setting for filming and photographic sets, using steam trains and staff in period costumes. With some of our more modern rolling stock the site can look equally good as a modern railway environment without the hassle of trying to film on the national network.

 

Volunteering

The Railway is mainly staffed by volunteers who keep the railway maintained and operational in all weathers. The railway is always in need for new volunteers to work in the many different departments such as guards, signal and telegraph, carriage restoration, engineering, diesel maintenance and support staff for the shop and catering. 

We are a unique railway with a short running line but we do have many activities for families, including:

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Full-size demonstration train ride

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Interactive Museum

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Ride on Miniature Railway

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Interactive Indoor Model Railway

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Signalbox Visits

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Woodland Walk Educational Trail

Our office is usually open Mondays to Fridays 09:30 to 16:00. We can take bookings for Driver Experience courses, Private hire of the Railway and Group Visits.