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Loyal Volunteer Finally Retires After 20 Years !

06/11/2012

After 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...

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Ghost Train 2012 - What A Spooky Success !

31/10/2012

The Churnet Valley Railways 13th Annual Ghost Train event took place on Saturday 27th October 2012 and was a truly spooky success. This is against a backdrop of recent vandalism attacks which saw t...

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Timetable Confirmation For 14th October 2012

13/10/2012

Cauldon Lowe Service ONLY. Train departs Froghall Station calling at Consall, Cheddleton and Cauldon Lowe. No interconnecting CVR service will operate on this day. Departs from Fro...

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STOP PRESS ! 21st October 2012

10/10/2012

Thinking of joining us for our annual Morris Dancers festival ? This year we are joined by the acclaimed Power Kegs dancers. They will be performing throughout the day at both Cheddleton &...

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Dare You Ride The Churnet Valley Railways “Deadly Shadows Express Train”!?

10/10/2012

Dare you ride the Churnet Valley Railways “Deadly Shadows Express Train”!? Then come and join us for a spooktacular evening of fun and entertainment on Saturday 27th October. This...

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The Yanks Are Back In Town !

30/09/2012

S160 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...

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WANTED ! Classic Cars

27/09/2012

SUNDAY 7th OCTOBER sees the Churnet Valley Railway's Annual Folk Festival and Classic Car Rally with vehicles from the Triumph Sports Six club as well as  other private classic vehicles. &nbsp...

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Class 20 D8059 Visits For Diesel Gala

12/09/2012

A little later than planned but we are pleased to announce that D8059 will be our guest locomotive for our forthcoming diesel gala. We are grateful to the owning group and the Severn Valley Railway...

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