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Keep up to date with the Latest News about Churnet Valley Railway

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 found the frames were bowing and in need of straightening. To do this we warme...

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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 have just posted its first steamed. Arriving on the 27th November 2020 it rece...

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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” wagons.   Built in the late 1990’s they were mad...

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£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 dining train experience) Train departs from Froghall station on...

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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 Wednesday. Check out the first picture to see our Mad Hatter's coaches saf...

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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 ramp up ready for our Grand May Steam Gala. The second platform has unde...

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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 Railway part of its 100th birthday celebrations!  Beat the now world famo...

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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 showcase steam-powered locomotives and rolling stock. These events often fe...

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