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 Wed... Read full news item

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... Read full news item

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 Railwa... Read full news item

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... Read full news item

Cambrian Coast Express - Departing NOW

15/03/2024 Following the success of the recent photo charter featuring 75014 disguised as 75035 then 75033, enthusiasts now have the cha... Read full news item

Revival Of 75033 For 1 Weekend Only

03/03/2024 As BR slim-lined its operational fleet, the 75000-class of locomotive proved to be useful and they found a home on the Cambri... Read full news item

"Roger H Bennet," A Locomotive With A Rich History And A Profound Legacy.

23/02/2024 Originally acquired by the CVR from Ribble Rail, "No 6" found its new home in January 2008. However, it wasn't... Read full news item

Joining Forces For A Heartwarming Cause

08/02/2024 Churnet Valley Railway is set to host a curry evening fundraiser in support of Tommy’s Baby Loss (TBL) charity and Manc... Read full news item