A. 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 £26 (2 Adults & up to 3 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 2nd, 3rd & 4th June plus 29th & 30th September and 6th October 2011.
Advanced Booking Prices: Adults £12 Seniors £11 Children £9 Family £37 (2 adults, up to 2 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 £26 (2 Adults & up to 3 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. Advanced Booking Prices: from £10.00 per person (Adult, Senior or Child)
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5. Diesel Locomotive Operating Day
One of our mainline diesel locomotives will be hauling trains.
Entrance Price: Adults £6, Seniors £5, Child £4 or Family £20 (2 Adults & up to 3 Children)
Opening Times - All days 10:30 - 16:30 (last train 15:30)
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6. Diesel Railcar Operating Days
Heritage Diesel Railcar or Diesel hauled passenger trains.
Entrance Price: Adults £4, Seniors £3, Child £2 or Family £12 (2 Adults & up to 3 Children)
Opening Times - All days 10:30 - 16:30 (last train 15:30)
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7. Dependant on Weather
On days shown in Yellow, the Railway will only open if the weather is fine (see the forecast under the menu on the left). If the weather is fine, then a Diesel Railcar will operate and prices for a Diesel Railcar day will apply. Please call before you travel if you are uncertain if we will be open.
B. Special Events
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1. Diesel Gala
25th March 2012.
All available diesel locomotives and railcars will be in operation.
Entrance Price: Adults £10, Seniors £9, Child £6 or Family £32 (2 Adults & up to 3 Children)
Opening Times 10.30 - 17.00 (last train 16.00)
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2. Vintage Vehicle Rally
21st & 22th April 2012.
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 £32 (2 Adults & up to 3 Children)
Opening Times 09.30 - 17.00 (last train 16.00)
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3. CV&HR 150
26 & 27 May 2012.
Anniversary Gala featuring guest locomotives, archive photographs and many other displays.
Entrance Price: Adults £10, Seniors £9, Child £6 or Family £32 (2 Adults & up to 3 Children)
Opening Times 09.30 - 17.00 (last train 16.00)
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4. Model Railway Exhibition
24th June 2012.
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 £32 (2 Adults & up to 3 Children)
Opening Times 10.30 - 17.00 (last train 16.00)
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5. Colne Valley at War
8th July 2012.
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 £32 (2 Adults & up to 3 Children)
Opening Times 10.30 - 17.00 (last train 16.00)
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6. Colne Valley Bus & Commercial Vehicle Rally
22nd July 2012.
Heritage and Modern buses will be on display. Trains of all ages also feature.
Entrance Price: Adults £10, Seniors £9, Child £6 or Family £32 (2 Adults & up to 3 Children).
Opening Times 09.30 - 17.00 (last train 16.00)
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7. Craft Fair
16th September 2012.
A selection of traditional crafts on display and for sale.
Entrance Price: Adults £10, Seniors £9, Child £6 or Family £32 (2 Adults & up to 3 Children).
Opening Times 10.30 - 17.00 (last train 16.00)
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8. Victorian Sunday
14th October 2012.
Meet Queen Victoria on the Royal Train, Sit in a Victorian classroom and take part in the music hall. All staff in costume and a reduced rate for visitors in period costume.
Entrance Price: Adults £10, Seniors £9, Child £6 or Family £32 (2 Adults & up to 3 Children).
Opening Times 10.30 - 17.00 (last train 16.00)
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9. Wizards Evening
27th October 2012.
Ride the "Wizard Wanderer", if you dare!
Entrance Price: Adults £5, Seniors £4, Child £3 or Family £16 (2 Adults & up to 3 Children)
Opening Times 16.00 - 20.00
C. Educational Events
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1. Teddy Bears Picnic
21st & 26th June 2012.
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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2. Victorian Fantasy
9th, 10th & 11th October 2012.
In our 27th year this prestigious all costume event is designed for schools with KS1/2 children.
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