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The links alongside
lead to pages describing developments on the Railway.
Why not become
a member and take part in the many activities involved in creating
and running the Swindon & Cricklade?
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Our Northern Extension has doubled the length of our passenger line, and is a significant step towards reaching Cricklade. |
Page showing what has already been achieved on our Southern Extension to Mouldon Hill.
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A look at the site of what will be the Railway's Swindon
station, including work already completed. |
Three pages showing some of the locomotive and rolling stock restoration that has been completed on the Railway. |
With the steady expansion of our catering and hospitality facilities, private events at the Railway are becoming increasingly popular. |
The Galloping Gertie project aims to reconstruct one of the Beyer Peacock 2-6-0 goods locomotives that ran on the MSWJ. |
Kids go Free
Sat & Sun 20th & 21st March
Trains run 11am - 4pm
On this weekend only,
any adult (or senior) paying
the fare of £5
will be able to bring
two children to
ride FREE on the railway.
And, don't forget that
once you have paid on the day,
you can have as many
train rides as you like!
Trains will be steam hauled
Free parking
Shop and cafe open
The Railway will not be responsible for losses arising from cancellations or alterations arising from reasons beyone its control
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Mother's Day
Lunch Time
Wine & Dine
on the
Moonraker Dining Train
Sunday 14th March
at 1:00 pm
Three course lunch,
including glass of wine + tea/coffee served at your table
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Menu
Starters
Brussels Pate
served with salad garnish & melba toast
or
Eggs Florentine
served with salad garnish & wholemeal bread
oOo
Main Course
Roast Chicken
or
Home cooked Gammon Joint
or
Home Made Nut Roast (V)
served with roast & boiled potatoes & freshly cooked seasonal vegetables
and
Glass of Wine
oOo
Dessert
Home Made Sherry Trifle
or
Home Made Fresh Fruit Salad
oOo
After Dinner Mints
Tea or Coffee
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£25 per head
Pre-booking essential
Call 01367 820623 or email kajim@talktalk.net
All Day Rover Ticket for the train included
Enjoy you meal while travelling through the Wiltshire countryside!
The Railway will not be responsible for losses arising from cancellations or alterations arising from reasons beyone its control
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New and secondhand railway books
Fridge magnets
'Days Gone' collectables
Placemats, Kitchen Boards
Paperweights and Bookmarks
Pens, Pencils, Postcards
We still have a wide range from the Ertl 'Thomas'
diecast collection
We also have a wide selection of secondhand railway
magazines of all kinds. Come and browse! |
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GWR "City of Truro"
and
"Small Prairie" tank
No 5542
to visit for
GWR175 Steam Gala
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Sat & Sun 12th & 13th June
GWR 4-4-0 "City of Truro" (courtesy of NRM) will be in steam, along with "Small Prarie" 5542, running with Autocoach No 178 (courtesy of Mike Little). Two of the Railway's resident locomotives will
also be in steam - four locomotives in all!
Click here for more about No 5542.
Sat & Sun 19th & 20th JuneGWR "Small Prairie" tank 5542, will be in steam again, with the Autocoach. We are also expecting to announce the availability of another steam locomotive - with two of our own residents, there will be four engines in steam again!
Other attractions
On both weekends, there will be a BBQ, hot meat rolls and jacket potatoes available, plus a licensed bar in the picnic area. There will also be a vintage funfair at Blunsdon station.
On June 19th & 20th a miniature steam railway will operate at Blunsdon. All profits from this will support The Railway Children charity, official charity of GWR 175 events.
Pre-booking discounts
Starting 1st March and until 6th June, a pre-booking facility will be available through this web site. This will offer discounts not available to those booking at the events themselves.
Prices "on the day"
Adult £10 Senior £8 Child £6
Family of 2 adults + 2 children £29
Advance booking prices
Adult £9 Senior £7 Child £5
Family of 2 adults + 2 children £26
Advance booking two-day pass
Adult £18 Senior £14 Child £10
Family of 2 adults + 2 children £50
This facility will also allow joint bookings with the STEAM Museum, and bookings with STEAM for those not visiting the Railway.
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2010 Beer Festival
This year's Beer Festival will feature beers celebrating our GWR175 theme.
The Fesival will run for three days, Saturday - Monday 29th, 30th and 31st May. The bar will be open 11am - 11pm on Saturday and Sunday, and 11am - 5pm on Monday. There will be live bands on Saturday and Sunday evenings 6 - 10. On all three days, a BBQ, hot meat rolls and jacket potatoes will be available alongside the beer.
Admission will be free to those paying normal train tick prices (Adult, £5, Child/senior £3:50, Family £15). There will be a charge of £2:50 for those only wishing to visit the Festival area.
More details will be published later.
More Murder Mystery events scheduled for 2010
After an unavoidable lapse of a couple of years, the Railway again ran an evening Murder Mystery event in September. Such was its popularity
that tickets had sold out well before the event.
More Murder Mysteries have now been scheduled for 2010. Dates are Friday 11th June, Friday 6th August and Friday 17th September, all starting at 7pm. Please Email if you would like to book or receive more information.
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