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Batt Holden Update 19/07/2024
26/07/2024April 2021 saw the frames lifted from its wheels and the pony truck was stripped for inspection. It was at this point we found the frames were bowing and in need of straightening. To do this we warme...
Read more →Batt Holden Update
16/07/2024Better late than never but we thought we should acknowledge the arrival of 3278 to Churnet Valley Railway considering CVR have just posted its first steamed. Arriving on the 27th November 2020 it rece...
Read more →Coalfish ... More Useful Than They Sound.
25/06/2024The Churnet Valley Railway has seen the arrival of some new rolling stock this week in the form of 4 MHA “Coalfish” wagons. Built in the late 1990’s they were mad...
Read more →£12 Train Ride And Pie - Limited Time Special Offer
24/06/2024We would like to introduce you to our Evening Specials which this year also include takeaway pie options (this is not our dining train experience) Train departs from Froghall station on...
Read more →Carriage And Wagon Update – Week Commencing 8th April 15, 2024
17/04/2024Our dedicated team of volunteers kicked off the week by shunting the site to prepare for the upcoming train operations on Wednesday. Check out the first picture to see our Mad Hatter's coaches saf...
Read more →Consall Stations Unique Platform Completion
15/04/2024After seeing no trains for 5 years, our second platform at Consall saw its first test train this weekend as our preparations ramp up ready for our Grand May Steam Gala. The second platform has unde...
Read more →Locomotive In Profile – 4079 “Pendennis Castle”
12/04/2024Pendennis Castle was built by the Great Western Railway at Swindon in 1924 which makes its visit to the Churnet Valley Railway part of its 100th birthday celebrations! Beat the now world famo...
Read more →What Is A Steam Gala, An Explanation For Non-rail Enthusiasts Looking To Find Out More...
07/04/2024A steam gala is an event typically organized by heritage railways, museums, or steam locomotive enthusiasts to celebrate and showcase steam-powered locomotives and rolling stock. These events often fe...
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