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The links alongside
lead to pages describing activities on the Railway.
Why not become
a member and take part in the many activities involved in building
and running the railway?
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Pictures from two of our major events this summer. Next year's dates shown where appropriate.
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Progress with the extension of the line to a new Swindon terminus at Mouldon Hill Country Park. |
Three pages showing some of the locomotive and rolling stock restoration that has been completed on the Railway.
Steam locos
Diesel locos
Rolling stock
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With the steady expansion of our catering and hospitality facilities, private events at the Railway are becoming increasingly popular. |
Pages describing the work of the Vintage Train Project on surviving GWR, Taff Vale, Cambrian and North London coaches.
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The Galloping Gertie project aims to reconstruct one of the Beyer Peacock 2-6-0 goods locomotives that ran on the MSWJ. |
Happy Halloween!
Once again, the Halloween event was a great success with over 500 visitors. Thanks to everyone who supported the event - visitors and members of the railway. The pictures below some of the wierd and wonderful costumes that arrived on both occasions.
Extending to Mouldon Hill
In recent months we have had to concentrate on other jobs, one of which was re-sleepering the Blunsdon Station loop. But we are now back at Mouldon Hill, and quite a bit of new ballast has been laid.
See page about the work
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Roadworks affecting access
From Monday 14th May onwards, access to the railway at Blunsdon Station will be affected by road works for some weeks. But it is important to note that, subject to diversions, there will be access to Blunsdon at all times. The results will make life easier for everyone!
Click here for details
Kids Go Free Weekend
Sat March 31st & Sun April 1st
click for details
Easter Egg Specials
Fri 6th - Mon 9th April
click for details
Voted "Excellent value and a wonderful evening", we have included three dates in our 2012 Diary of Events - Friday 22nd June, Friday 27th July & Friday 7th September.
Ticket price to be confirmed - it will include a two-course hot buffet meal + tea or coffee.
A reasonably-priced bar will also be available.
Booking essential. Click here to email for more details and to be placed on the pre-booking list.
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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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| Open Saturdays, Sundays and Special Events 11am - 4 pm. |
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"No 70" is back
Ex-Manchester Ship Canal 0-6-0T "No 70" has now returned to the railway.
"No 70" is currently out of service as a boiler overhaul is required. The main requirement is a new inner firebox, and we will be removing the tubes as soon as is possible to aid assessment of the rest of the boiler.
Once overhauled 70 will return to traffic in Manchester Ship Canal lined slate grey livery.
The locomotive was built by Hudswell Clarke in 1921 and supplied new to the Canal company.
Any donations towards this extensive overhaul would be most welcome!
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