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We do hope you enjoy your visit. We offer a large, free car park and the new 'Sidings' Buffet Car which is open every day the trains operate.
The railway has only one station and operates on just under one mile of railway line. We open at 10.30, one hour before the first train and close at 17.00. (last entry at 3.15pm)
Dogs are not permitted at anytime on the Railway or Farm Park property.
For future events including Days Out with Thomas and The Wizard Evening….SEE BELOW
AUGUST 2008 - WEDNESDAYS
- STEAM WITH COLIN -
THE COLNE VALLEY RAILWAY TEDDY
Every child bringing a Teddy Bear gets 50% discount on the admission ticketCome and join the fun with Colin in person and enjoy a day with Colin and his Teddy Friends…if you can "bear " it!
Enter the competition to find Colin's friends and a chance to win a replica Colin ..a must for all Teddy lovers
Operating Days in August 2008
We have one visiting steam locomotive at the moment:
Castle Donnington No.1 from Midland Railway Centre, Butterley.
In addition, Jennifer from the Llangollen Railway is expected to arrive in September.
Tuesday 19th - Diesel Operating Day - Class 141 Diesel Railcar No. 141108
Wednesday 20th - Steam Operating Day - Castle Donnington No.1 & Class 121 Diesel Railcar No. 55033
Thursday 21st - Steam Operating Day - Castle Donnington No.1
Saturday 23rd - Diesel Operating Day - Class 141 Diesel Railcar No. 141108
Sunday 24th - Steam Operating Day - Castle Donnington No.1 & Class 121 Diesel Railcar No. 55033
Monday 25th - Steam Operating Day - Castle Donnington No.1 & Class 121 Diesel Railcar No. 55033
Tuesday 26th - Diesel Operating Day - Class 121 Diesel Railcar No. 55033
Wednesday 27th - Steam Operating Day - Castle Donnington No.1 & Class 121 Diesel Railcar No. 55033
Thursday 28th - Diesel Operating Day - Class 121 Diesel Railcar No. 55033
Saturday 30th - Diesel Operating Day - Class 141 Diesel Railcar No. 141108
Sunday 31st - Steam Gala - Castle Donnington No.1 & Barrington (tbc).
Miniature Railway
New for the 2008 season we now have a 7.1/4" Gauge Miniature Railway
the running track is 200m long giving a 400m ride
it will operate 13.00 - 16.00 weather permitting on most open days.
2008 Events - Reservations open now
If you wish to contact the office then we are open from 09.00 - 16.00 Monday - Friday
Pullman Dining Services - 2008
We offer two dining experiences:
- Murder Mystery Evenings with Sherlock Holmes
- Sunday Lunches
Reservations must be made in advance and are open now - call 01787 461174
Dates:
Saturday 13th September - 18.30 Murder Mystery Dinner - Fully booked
Sunday 21st September - 12.30 Luncheon
Sunday 19th October - 12.30 Luncheon
To see the menus for each event CLICK HERE
DAY OUT WITH THOMASSeptember 27th 28th & October 4th 5th PRE BOOKING RECOMMENDED…….CALL 01787 461174 or
Click Here to Book Online
please note: online bookings carry an additional 10% charge
For more information Click Here
Coming Soon - Prepare to meet the Wizards and Witches of the Colne Valley RailwayWIZARD EVENING - SATURDAY 1st NOVEMBER 5pm to 8pm- Ghostly Train Rides ……Ride the spooky train….if you dare
- Spooky Storytelling….Listen to spine-chilling tales
- Broomstick Hunt……Find the spooky symbols
- Costume Competition…Dress up as your favourite spooky character
- Witches Shop…..Visit the kindly witches
The Cauldron Buffet Car ….spooky foods for all
Ticket Prices - Adults £7.00 / Seniors £6.00 / Children £4.00 / Family £22.00(2a+4c)
Special Offer - Receive a discount of £1.00 per person (£4.00 per family) on production of a ticket from this years 'Day Out With Thomas' events
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Steam Trains
Rides on one or more of our fleet of vintage steam trains.
Admission includes free rides.
Sundays 12.00 - 16.00
Bank Holidays 11.00 - 16.00
Midweek 11.30 - 15.30
£7 adults, £4 child, £6 senior, £22 family (2 adults and up to 4 children)
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Heritage Diesel Trains
One of our 1950's diesel railbuses will be giving rides offering a driver's eye view of the line. Admission includes free rides.
All days 11.30 - 15.30
£6 adults, £3 child, £5 senior, £18 family (2 adults and up to 4 children) |
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A Day Out with 'Thomas'
'Thomas' returns to the Railway with around ten other Thomas characters. Reserved seat train rides on 'The Express Coaches' hauled by 'Thomas'. Also a ride on another Thomas character. Many free games and activities. Real life 'Thomas' story enactment.
Your admission tickets and seats must be reserved for this very popular event. Early bookings are strongly advised. Phone 01787 461174 to book.
£11.50 adult, £8.00 child, £9.50 senior, £39 family (2 adults and up to 4 children)
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Teddy Bears Picnic
Wednesdays in August – 6th, 13th, 20, 27th.
Every child bringing a Teddy Bear gets 50% discount on the admission ticket.
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| Gala days and Specials
Freight Train Gala – 20th April.
Several steam trains with a typical rural goods train - shunting demonstrations.
Travelling Post Office Day – 11th May.
Commemorates the end of Travelling Post Offices on the Main Line. Our own Travelling Post Office Carriage will be operating with demonstrations.
Colne Valley Railway at War – 8th June
The Colne Valley Railway played a major part in the war effort as it served many local airfields. This day will feature evacuation trains, bomb trains, military vehicles and staff in period costumes.
Model Railway Exhibition – 29th June
A festival of Model Railways, supported by trade stands. In association with Halstead Model Railway Club.
Steam Gala – 31st August
All available Steam Locomotives with be hauling trains, with goods trains, crane demonstrations and other displays.
Diesel Railcar Gala – 25th and 26th October
All available diesel railcars will operate. A vintage bus service will operate to the East Anglian Rail Museum at Chappel. In association with Diesel Railcars Association and the East Anglian Railway Museum.
All special events entrance fees are as follows:
£8 adults, £4 child, £6 senior, £24 family (2 adults and up to 4 children)
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Fun packed summer outing for pre-school children, mother and toddler & playgroups. Designed to stimulate early learning opportunities whilst having fun.
Key Stage 1 & 2 'Big Images for Little People'
Through sight, sound, smell and touch the children will have the opportunity to enter the 'BIG' world of railways through 'BIG IMAGES FOR LITTLE PEOPLE'. The day is cross-curricular. It is designed to stimulate discussion and activity back at school and an appreciation of some of the exciting things the world has to offer.
Both events fully supported with Teacher and Child Packs, and pre-event Seminars. Numbers attending these events are strictly limited for comfort and room to learn.
More Information
For more information about 'Big Images for Little People' download our leaflet in PDF format. Click here.
Admission by pre-booked tickets only. Do book well in advance, phone 01787 461174.
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(Designed mainly for Key Stage 2 school children and adults)
Ride on a vintage luxury Pullman Steam Train with Queen Victoria and meet many other 'Victorian' characters. Music Hall, Schools' Market Stalls, Victorian Classroom, Punch & Judy and many other period activities. All participants must be in Victorian costume and seats reserved well in advance.
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'Thomas' events licensed by ©2008 Gullane (Thomas). A HIT Entertainment Company.
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