Swindon &
Cricklade
Railway

Special events & regular services

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Train services on the Swindon & Cricklade Railway allow visitors to enjoy train rides on most weekend days, Public Holidays and School Holiday Wednesdays. The facility to arrange private events also means that parties and groups can visit the Railway at other mutually agreed times.

Event picture
On the platform at Blunsdon Station.

Hayes Knoll Station
Saturdays & Sundays
for 2008
From Saturday 12th April, on most Saturdays and Sundays not covered by our Special Events programme, a train service is available between 11.00 am and 4.00 pm for those wishing to ride on the Railway and visit the Hayes Knoll locomotive shed.
Sunday Steam Service
From 13th April to 26th October

Saturday Diesel Service
From 12th April throughout the year.

Sunday Diesel Service
from 2nd November to 23rd November

Visitors are reminded that Saturday & Sunday services may be unavoidably affected by engineering works, and that the availability of steam locomotives may be affected by maintenance requirements.
School Holiday Wednesdays
for 2008
Diesel Service
   9th April    16th April
   28th May    30th July
   6th Aug    13th Aug
   20th Aug    27nd Aug
   29th Oct    

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Special Events
Trains run between 11.00 am and 4.00 pm at 20/30 minute intervals unless otherwise shown in red.
Steam haulage is planned for all trains unless otherwise shown.
Prior booking is not necessary for any event unless specially noted below. A note about Ticket Only events is included below, right.
Please note that, at present, we are only able to accept cash or cheques.
2008 Events
May 2008
Sunday 25th 30th Anniversary Weekend
Monday 26th 30th Anniversary Weekend
Opening of new extension of passenger railway.
On the 30th Anniversary Weekend the site will open at 10am
June 2008
Saturday 14th Class 73 running day
Sunday 22nd Teddy Bears' Balloon Race
July 2008
Saturday   5th Model Railway Weekend
Sunday   6th Model Railway Weekend
On the Model Railway Weekend the site will open at 10am
Saturday 12th Class 73 running day
Saturday 19th Murder Mystery Evening
(Ticket only)
Saturday 19th Tubby the Talking Engine
Sunday 20th Tubby the Talking Engine
August 2008
Saturday   9th Vintage Transport Weekend
Sunday 10th Vintage Transport Weekend
On the Vintage Transport Weekend the site will open 10.30am - 5pm
Sunday 24th Childrens' Treasure Hunt
Monday 25th Childrens' Treasure Hunt
September 2008
Saturday 13th Wartime Weekend
Sunday 14th Wartime Weekend
On the Wartime Weekend the site will open 10.30am - 5pm
Sunday 28th Diesel Gala, featuring Class 73 locomotive
October 2008
Friday 31st Halloween Ghost Train
(Evening 6:30pm - 8:45pm)
November 2008
Saturday   1st Halloween Ghost Train
(Evening 6:00pm - 8:45pm)
Saturday 29th Santa Specials
Sunday 30th Santa Specials
December 2008
Saturday   6th Santa Specials
Sunday   7th Santa Specials
Saturday 13th Santa Specials
On Saturday 13th December only trains will also run between 6:00pm and 8:00pm
Sunday 14th Santa Specials
Saturday 20th Santa Specials
Sunday 21st Santa Specials

Prior booking is not necessary for any event unless otherwise stated.
If you have any questions regarding our events, or wish to confirm any arrangement, please e-mail as soon as possible in advance.
While every effort will be made to provide events and services as advertised, alterations or cancellations may be necessary at short notice, and the Swindon & Cricklade Railway will not be responsible for any losses so caused.
Private Events
Moonraker set
The Railway is always prepared to discuss private events with individuals, groups and organisations. These include visits by groups, clubs and parties, with special trains being run as agreed.
Click here for more information about what we are able to provide

Driving Experience
Ever wanted to drive an engine for yourself? We can organise a special day where you learn the basics and take the controls of a steam or diesel locomotive. There's more information on a special page on this web site. And don't forget that you can give someone a Driving Experience day as a present! E-mail us for more information.

Ticket-only events
In the first instance, please send an email and we will put you on the list for more information nearer the time.

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