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Ipstones Express

Volunteers Emma and Howard take a breather having returned from their first trip of the day to Ipstones
"Eastleigh" in her splendid red paint rides towards Consall with the early morning trip to Froghall
With the fire burning the train will soon be ready depart
5197 Prepares to leave for Froghall to collect it's train.
With compartments available or open coaches for larger groups we can cater for all
Class 33 Number 33102 "Sophie" roles through Cheddleton on the return to Froghall
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Darren Clark 5th Sept 20

33102 sits in waiting next to Class 25 Tamworth Castle
5197 with the new fire hole door sits in waiting to depart Cheddleton
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Super Power Weekend 1st & 2nd February 2020

6046 & 5197 take the strain as the Cheddleton based locos show the guest how to climb a bank.
Rights belong to Andrew Rapacz
Sunday of the Weekend finishes on a high as the three triple head with 8 coaches and 2 Class 33's behind them!
A stark contrast to Super Power Weekend 2018 as the river Churnet works its way to Froghall
The first trip of the weekend is a success as S160 6046 banks the train to Ipstones
We hosted our very own great gathering as the 3 S160's line up on shed
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Santa and Steam 2019 (14th - 15th)

Don't worry we were shocked too when we found out how good the presents are!
Santa and the Elves are waiting, where are you and your family?
Santa and Steam is fun for all ages
Look out for the elves making you smile this Christmas
No matter the weather the trains ran to time this Christmas
Children can't wait to see what Santa has brought them
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Leek Phase 1 Completion 11/10/2019

5197 Snakes her way onto the new section of line which was erected in just 2 days by the PWI
Just some of the team of volunteers stand proud at the end of the extension with 5197 and her train
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Spirits of the Railway 2019

It isn't all work on the footplate as the volunteer tucks into his Ice Cream
A great event for all the family
See Froghall as never before when the evening service is running
Polish Tank 2944 waits in Froghall while the afternoon sun shows of the bright paint work typical of the engine
With bands performing under the waiting shelter on platform 2 you will always have view of the spectacular groups.
Enjoy entertainment like never before
Let your inner pirate out and enjoy some Rum at Spirits of the Railway
All set up for the first Spirits of the Railway
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Rail Ale Trail 2019

Ale and Larger at the ready with over 100 available from all three stations and four pubs
With both steam and diesel running over the weekend there was something for everyone.
With the snacks and local ales available you will never go hungry or thirsty at this event.
With the band on platform 2 you will be sure to get a great view even with the train in the platform!
With plenty of seating and the all request DJ you will be sure to find something that gets you dancing
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