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A. Open but No Trains Running
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Buffet open
The Railway will be open but no rides can be given. The Buffet will be open. No admittance charge applies. Open 09:00 - 16:00 (buffet 11:00 - 15:00).
The Miniature Railway will operate 12:00 - 15:00, weather and staff permitting, and give rides for a fare.
B. Public Operating
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1. Steam Operating Days
One or more Steam locomotives operating. This may also include Heritage Diesel Trains.
Entrance Price: Adults £8, Seniors £7, Child £5 or Family £28 (2 Adults & up to 4 Children)
Opening Times - Sundays & Bank Holidays 10:30 - 17:00 (last train 16:00); Midweek 10:30 - 16:30 (last train 15:30)
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2. Day out with Thomas
This favorite engine and his friends visit the railway again on 12th 13th 19th and 20th June plus 25th 26th September and 3rd October.
Advanced Booking Prices: Adults £12 Seniors £11 Children £9 Family £45 (2 adults, up to 4 children)
Open from 09:30 each day
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3. Steam with Colin
Two trains operating, one steam and one diesel railcar. Reduced child entry if bringing a bear to see Colin, the Railway's own Bear. Children can take part in Colin's Treasure Hunt.
Entrance Price: Adults £8, Seniors £7, Child £5 or Family £28 (2 Adults & up to 4 Children)
Opening Times 10:30 - 16:30 (last train 15:30)
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4. Steam with Santa
Santa travels on board the train with a present for every child. Mince pies, hot punch or tea/coffee for adults.
Advanced Booking Prices: from £10.00 per person (Adult, Senior or Child)
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5. Diesel Operating Days
Heritage Diesel Railcar or Diesel hauled passenger trains.
Entrance Price: Adults £6, Seniors £5, Child £4 or Family £22 (2 Adults & up to 4 Children)
Opening Times - All days 10:30 - 16:30 (last train 15:30)
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C. Special Events
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1. Diesel Gala
28th March.
All available diesel locomotives and railcars will be in operation.
Entrance Price: Adults £10, Seniors £9, Child £6 or Family £34 (2 Adults & up to 4 Children)
Opening Times 10.30 - 17.00 (last train 16.00)
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2. Vintage Vehicle Rally
24th & 25th April.
A wide selection of vintage vehicles and stationary engines will be on display. Trains of all ages also feature.
Entrance Price: Adults £10, Seniors £9, Child £6 or Family £34 (2 Adults & up to 4 Children)
Opening Times 09.30 - 17.00 (last train 16.00)
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3. Colne Valley at War
16th May.
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.
Entrance Price: Adults £10, Seniors £9, Child £6 or Family £34 (2 Adults & up to 4 Children)
Opening Times 10.30 - 17.00 (last train 16.00)
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4. Model Railway Exhibition
27th June.
A festival of Model Railways, supported by trade stands. In association with Halstead & District Model Railway Club.
Entrance Price: Adults £10, Seniors £9, Child £6 or Family £34 (2 Adults & up to 4 Children)
Opening Times 10.30 - 17.00 (last train 16.00)
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5. Local Community Fun Day
18th July.
Run in conjunction with the local villages, this event will be dedicated to village life and features craft stalls, local farm produce, games and other activities. There will also be vintage bus trips of the villages.
Entrance Price: Adults £10, Seniors £9, Child £6 or Family £34 (2 Adults & up to 4 Children)
Opening Times 10.30 - 17.00 (last train 16.00)
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6. Beer Festival
1st & 2nd October.
30 Real Ales, Hot & Cold Food and Entertainment.
Entrance Price: £2. Glass extra.
Opening Times 12.00 - 23.00
Note: No trains will be operating.
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7. The Colne Valley Gala
24th October.
All available locomotives will be hauling trains with goods trains, crane demonstrations and other displays.
Entrance Price: Adults £10, Seniors £9, Child £6 or Family £34 (2 Adults & up to 4 Children)
Opening Times 10.30 - 17.00 (last train 16.00)
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8. Wizards Evening
30th October.
Ride the "Wizard Wanderer", if you dare!
Entrance Price: Adults £5, Seniors £4, Child £3 or Family £20 (2 Adults & up to 4 Children)
Opening Times 16.00 - 20.00
D. Educational Events
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1. 1940's
17th May.
A period costume school event recreating what wartime Britain was like after evacuation to the Country.
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2. Teddy Bears Picnic
15th, 16th & 17th June.
Fun packed summer outing for pre-school children, mother and toddler & playgroups. Designed to stimulate early learning opportunities whilst having fun.
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3. Big Images for Little People
23th & 24th June.
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.
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4. Victorian Fantasy - 25th Anniversary Year
5th, 6th & 7th October.
In our 25th year this prestigious all costume event is designed for schools with KS1/2 children.
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