Churnet Valley Railway News – General News
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Loyal Volunteer Finally Retires After 20 Years !
06/11/2012After 20 years service, today Bob McDonnell dug his last hole for the railway. Bob has been an integral part of the Civil’s department over the years and as has played his part in helping the...
Read more →The Yanks Are Back In Town !
30/09/2012S160 2-8-0 No. 6046 has commenced test runs on passenger services today on the Churnet Valley Railway. It has undergone an extensive restoration over the last 4 years in our workshops at Cheddl...
Read more →69621 Will Steam On At Cheddleton In 2013
20/08/2012We are delighted to announce that ex LNER N7 No. 69621 will be staying at the Churnet Valley Railway until the 31st of December 2013. After discussions with the East Anglian Railway Museum they...
Read more →Why Not Join Us On The Information Super Highway ?
19/08/2012Despite being a heritage railway we are embracing modern technology ! To keep updated with the latest news and special offers from the railway join the official Churnet Valley Railway Facebook page...
Read more →UPDATED Timetable Alteration August
04/08/2012Please note that we will be running our GREEN timetable on the 8th & 22nd & 29th August 2012
Read more →Join Us On Facebook
09/07/2012Want to know the latest news from the railway ? Latest offers and last minute availability on our dining trains ? Then join our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Churnet-Valley-R...
Read more →Himalayan Balsam Bashing Event Friday 13th July 10.00 -13.00
08/07/2012You will know that we suffer greatly from this invasive weed in the Churnet Valley. At this time of year it is at its most vulnerable and is very easy to uproot and burn or simply bash. We have for...
Read more →Class 33/1 No. 33102 "Sophie" Test Run 2nd July 2012
03/07/2012Our resident Class 33 nicknamed ‘Sophie’ has undertaken a test run between Cheddleton and Froghall. The locomotive which was last used in November 2009 has been the subject of an extens...
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