Swindon & Cricklade Railway - events and train services

Swindon &
Cricklade
Railway

Special events & regular services

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.

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

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

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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