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Events you can book online

Events you can book online

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Experience Days & Dining

Experience Days & Dining

Breakfast, Lunch, Staffordshire Cream Tea & Curry Trains.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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Volunteering

Volunteering

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Railway News

Cambrian Coast Express - Departing NOW

15/03/2024 Following the success of the recent photo charter featuring 75014 disguised as 75035 then 75033, enthusiasts now have the cha... Read full news item

Revival Of 75033 For 1 Weekend Only

03/03/2024 As BR slim-lined its operational fleet, the 75000-class of locomotive proved to be useful and they found a home on the Cambri... Read full news item

Welcome aboard a nostalgic steam train ride through Staffordshire's hidden valley, and into the Staffordshire Moorlands on the outskirts of the Peak District

Book our 2024 POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride

The Churnet Valley Railway offers a nostalgic steam train ride through Staffordshire's hidden valley, and into the Staffordshire Moorlands on the outskirts of the Peak District. Located near the market town of Leek, this West Midlands attraction is within easy reach of Cheshire, Derbyshire, Manchester and Birmingham for those looking for a journey into the past through beautiful scenery.

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