Churnet Valley Railway News – General News
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Joining Forces For A Heartwarming Cause
08/02/2024Churnet Valley Railway is set to host a curry evening fundraiser in support of Tommy’s Baby Loss (TBL) charity and Manchester Children’s Hospital. The event aims to rally community support...
Read more →75014 Returns To Staffordshire
18/01/2024We are pleased to announce that our first guest steam locomotive for 2024 has arrived this week, British Railways Standard 4 No. 75014 "Braveheart" is on a 4 month visit to the Churnet Valle...
Read more →Preservation First For Churnet Valley
09/01/2024We are pleased to announce the arrival of “Braveheart”, courtesy of the Dartmouth Steam Railway and Riverboat Company. Arriving later this month, it will remain with us till our steam gala...
Read more →Express Passenger Engine No. 4079 "Pendennis Castle"
07/01/2024In May 2024, we proudly announce the arrival of ex-GWR Castle No. 4079, the legendary "Pendennis Castle”. No. 4079 will be visiting the Churnet Valley Railway for the whole of May, courtesy...
Read more →Frauscher Axle Counters At Cheddleton
30/11/2023The 7th and 8th of November 2023 mark the exciting commencement of a two-year trial featuring Frauscher Axle counters at Cheddleton on the Churnet Valley Railway (CVR). This endeavour represents a sig...
Read more →Sealion Appeal
22/09/2023Join Us in Preserving Railway History! In the enchanting world of heritage railways, every piece of history has a story to tell. [[[[RedButton=https://totalgiving.co.uk/appeal/bogieballast Text=...
Read more →Terry Essery
30/08/2023It is with great sadness that we have learned of the death of Terry Essery at the age of 90 in Stoke on Trent. Terry joined British Rail at Saltley Motive Power Depot in the 1950’s and...
Read more →Leek Brook Junction Triangle Turns A Train Again For The First Time In 80 Years
25/08/2023Breaking an 80-year silence! Leek Brook Junction triangle has once again seen a locomotive and coach make a perfect turn. Though what's a railway triangle you may ask? It's a smart track setup...
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