Batt Holden Update 19/07/2024

26/07/2024 April 2021 saw the frames lifted from its wheels and the pony truck was stripped for inspection. It was at this point we fou... Read full news item

Batt Holden Update

16/07/2024 Better late than never but we thought we should acknowledge the arrival of 3278 to Churnet Valley Railway considering CVR hav... Read full news item

Coalfish ... More Useful Than They Sound.

25/06/2024 The Churnet Valley Railway has seen the arrival of some new rolling stock this week in the form of 4 MHA “Coalfish... Read full news item

£12 Train Ride And Pie - Limited Time Special Offer

24/06/2024 We would like to introduce you to our Evening Specials which this year also include takeaway pie options (this is not our din... Read full news item

Carriage And Wagon Update – Week Commencing 8th April 15, 2024

17/04/2024 Our dedicated team of volunteers kicked off the week by shunting the site to prepare for the upcoming train operations on Wed... Read full news item

Consall Stations Unique Platform Completion

15/04/2024 After seeing no trains for 5 years, our second platform at Consall saw its first test train this weekend as our preparations... Read full news item

Locomotive In Profile – 4079 “Pendennis Castle”

12/04/2024 Pendennis Castle was built by the Great Western Railway at Swindon in 1924 which makes its visit to the Churnet Valley Railwa... Read full news item

What Is A Steam Gala, An Explanation For Non-rail Enthusiasts Looking To Find Out More...

07/04/2024 A steam gala is an event typically organized by heritage railways, museums, or steam locomotive enthusiasts to celebrate and... Read full news item