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
Standard Timetable for 2010
This timetable will be operated by Steam or Diesel services for Saturdays, Sundays, Bank Holiday Mondays and School Holiday Wednesdays (unless otherwise stated for certain Special Event days).
See below for Steam or Diesel service days, and for list of School Holiday services
Blunsdon depart

Hayes Knoll arrive
Hayes Knoll depart

S Meadow Lane arr
S Meadow Lane dep

Hayes Knoll arrive
Hayes Knoll depart

Blunsdon arrive
 11.00

11.04
11.07

11.11
11.14

11.18
11.21

11.25
 		11.40

11.44
11.47

11.51
11.54

11.58
12.01

12.05
 		12.20

12.24
12.27

12.31
12.34

12.38
12.41

12.45
 		13.20

13.24
13.27

13.31
13.34

13.38
13.41

13.45
 		14.00

14.04
14.07

14.11
14.14

14.18
14.21

14.25
 		14.40

14.44
14.47

14.51
14.54

14.58
15.01

15.05
 		15.20

15.24
15.27

15.31
15.34

15.38
15.41

15.45
 		16.00

16.04
16.07

16.11
16.14

16.18
16.21

16.25
Note - there are no facilities to take up or set down passengers at South Meadow Lane. Trains travel north from Hayes Knoll and reverse.
Steam & Diesel services
for 2010
Services operated when no Special Event is shown for the day concerned. See above timetable.
Sunday Steam Service
From 11th April to 24th October.
Saturday Diesel Service
From 6th March throughout the year.
Sunday Diesel Service
from 7th February to 28th March.
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 2010
Diesel Service
   17th Feb    7th April
   14th April    2nd June
   28th July    4th Aug
   11th Aug    18th Aug
   25th Aug    27th Oct

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Special Events
Trains will operate to the above timetable unless otherwise shown in red or advertised on the News page in respect of certain special events.
Steam haulage is planned for all trains unless otherwise shown.
Prior booking is not necessary for any event unless specially noted below.
2010 Events
February 2010
During February a diesel train service will be operated on Sundays only
March 2010
Sunday 14th Mothers' Day
Wine & Dine on the Moonraker
Pre-booking required
email for details
Saturday 20th Kids go Free
(steam hauled)
Sunday 21st Kids go Free
(steam hauled)
April 2010
Friday   2nd Easter Egg Specials
(Diesel hauled)
Saturday   3rd Easter Egg Specials
(Steam hauled)
Sunday   4th Easter Egg Specials
(Steam hauled)
Monday   5th Easter Egg Specials
(Steam hauled)
May 2010
Saturday   1st Industrial Weekend
Sunday   2nd Industrial Weekend
Monday   3rd Industrial Weekend
Sunday   9th Cream Tea in the Moonraker
2pm - 4pm Pre-booking required
email for details
Saturday 29th Beer Festival
Sunday 30th Beer Festival
Monday 31st Beer Festival
June 2010
Sunday   6th Cream Tea in the Moonraker
2pm - 4pm Pre-booking required
email for details
Friday 11th Murder Mystery Evening
7pm start. Pre-booking required
email for details
Saturday 12th Steam Gala Part 1
Sunday 13th Steam Gala Part 1
Saturday 19th Steam Gala Part 2
Sunday 20th Steam Gala Part 2
July 2010
Sunday   4th Cream Tea in the Moonraker
2pm - 4pm Pre-booking required
email for details
Saturday 10th Model Railway Exhibition
This event will be held at a venue in Swindon. Details to be announced.
August 2010
Sunday   1st Cream Tea in the Moonraker
2pm - 4pm Pre-booking required
email for details
Friday   6th Murder Mystery Evening
7pm start. Pre-booking required
email for details
Saturday 14th Steam & Vintage Weekend
(10:30am - 5pm)
Sunday 15th Steam & Vintage Weekend
(10:30am - 5pm)
Sunday 29th Children's Treasure Hunt
Monday 30th Children's Treasure Hunt
September 2010
Sunday   5th Cream Tea in the Moonraker
2pm - 4pm Pre-booking required
email for details
Saturday 11th War Time Weekend
(10am - 5pm)
Sunday 12th War Time Weekend
(10am - 5pm)
Friday 17th Murder Mystery Evening
7pm start. Pre-booking required
email for details
October 2010
Saturday   2nd Diesel Gala
Sunday   3rd Diesel Gala
Saturday 30th Halloween Ghost Train
(6:00pm - 8:45pm)
Friday 29th Halloween Ghost Train
(6:30pm - 8:45pm)
November 2010
Saturday 27th Santa Specials
Sunday 28th Santa Specials
December 2010
Saturday   4th Santa Specials
Sunday   5th Santa Specials
Saturday 11th Santa Specials
On Saturday 11th December only trains will also run between 6:00pm and 8:00pm
Sunday 12th Santa Specials
Saturday 18th Santa Specials
Sunday 19th Santa Specials
Monday 20th Santa Specials
Tuesday 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.
Train Fares
Saturdays and Sundays not included in Special Events programme : Adult, £5, child/seniors, £3:50, family of two adults + two children, £15.
School Holiday Specials (Wednesdays - see dates below left) : Adult, £3:50, children/seniors £2:50
Special Events : fares are increased for certain special events to cover additional costs. Details of fares will be published on the News Page as soon as they are known.
All tickets entitle the holder to ride on available trains as many times as desired on the day of purchase.

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 offer a number of opportunities where you can 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.

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