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Tank Engine Weekend

With first departure of the day the tank engines race out of Consall
TKH 2944 and Whiston work together as they power through Bradnop
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4F Appeal

One of 44422's last trips at Churnet Valley before heading off on her second UK wide trip to heritage railways.
After her first preservation overhaul the 4F undertook a number of days at Cheddleton. Legendary Terry Essery can be seen on the footplate in the early days of the Churnet Valley Railway
If you wish to view or visit the 4F you will find 44422 at Cheddleton Bay platform
Following a recent cosmetic restoration the 4F poses outside Cheddleton Motive Power Department
A "Stoke Scot" takes a down goods towards Macclesfield passing what is now the site of Cheddleton Motive Power Department
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Mad Hatter's Tea Party 2019

"Head's will role"
Don't wait around and pre-book your tickets on our website!
Alice and the Mad Hatter took charge of one train and it was not even late!
Don't be late for the very important date!
The Queen was making sure everyone behaved this Easter otherwise it was "Off With Your Head"
Did you meet the Mad Hatter? Don't worry if you didn't he will be back in 2020!
Jump into Easter while travelling with the White Rabbit, Alice, the Mad Hatter and the evil Queen of Hearts
Did you board the Mad Hatters Tea Party?
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Winter Steam Gala 2019

Whiston and S160 No. 5197 tackle Cauldon Branch of the line on the Sunday of the Gala
The final trip to Ipstones was one not be missed as the three tank engines put on an impressive show getting to Ipstones
Polish Tank 'Hotspur' makes easy work of the three coach shuttle train while Whiston and S160 are making there way to Ipstones
The early morning mist proved to be a fine back drop for 'Whiston' as it comes to a stand in Consall
Star guest Caledonian Tank engine No. 419 puts on a impressive show first trip to Ipstones on Saturday 23rd
Polish Tank 'Hotspur' is seen hauling the three coach shuttle train on the Saturday of the gala
Andrew Rapacz
We got some awesome night shots from Andrew Rapacz
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Santa and Steam 2018

A very happy chappy getting stuck into his present from Santa
Whiston the steam engine get in his strind as he pulls the train onto the long straight coming to Cheddleton
Santa takes a moment to pose with a few of the Brownie Girls attending on the first weekend!
Eastleigh makes her way through Consall Station in her very festive Post Office Red
Hotspur the Steam Engine does a fine job leading Santa and Steam along the Churnet Valley through Consall Station
A visit from the Brownies and Guides kept the Volunteers on there toes!
On one of the last trips of the year S160 No. 6046 pulls her train to Ipstones on the post Christmas Winter Warmers
Whiston waiting for the first train of the day.
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North Staffordshire Railway Company 40th Anniversary Gala

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War in The Valley Railway 2018

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