Welcome to the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway
The friendly line in the Cotswolds
Celebrating 25 years of operation
Welcome to our brand-new website!
As you can see, it is completely different to the old
site: but much of the information has been moved over and
updated. We hope you'll find it easier to navigate and find
what you are looking for. There are many new features coming up too
- for instance, you'll be able to buy your tickets online and we're
planning a new online shop. Our galleries, too, are being
completely refreshed over the coming weeks. Enjoy exploring the new
site - and let us know what you think by contacting us
here.
About the GWR: The GWR is an
all-volunteer steam and diesel heritage railway in the English
Cotswolds. Since 1981, the volunteers have restored over 10 miles
of line, together with platforms, buildings, steam and diesel
locomotives and rolling stock. But it was in 1984 - 25 yeas ago
this year - that the first services ran over just 700 yards of
track at Toddington,
using a tiny tank locomotive and one coach.
Today, the railway runs a comprehensive timetable of services as well
as a host of special
events. These include steam and diesel galas, visits by Postman Pat and Fireman Sam , as well as our popular 'Cheltenham Fryer' Fish & Chip
Specials, Elegant Excursions dining trains and of
course the acclaimed Santa Specials.
Visit the GWR at Toddington, Winchcombe, or Cheltenham Race
Course stations. Find out how to get to the GWR by car or by
public transport.
We hope you enjoy your visit to our web site. If you are unable
to find the information you require, try our new search tool
which is available at the top of every page or contact us
using the details on the contact page. We look forward to you
visiting our railway.
Latest update! Details of our current fleet of
locomotives can found by clicking here
Find out what locomotive will be hauling your train when you
visit from our Locomotive Roster.
Visit our News section for regularly
updated information.
Become a member and volunteer!
The GWR may have been running for 25 years but there's still
potential for growth! The tracks are down north from Toddington,
over spectacular Stanway Viaduct as
far as Laverton on the way to Broadway. Train services and
maintenance facilities are developing all the time. You can play a
part by simply becoming a member - or you can choose one of lots of
ways to help run and grow the largest volunteer-run heritage
railway in the country!
You can own a piece of the railway too!
You can own a part of the most exciting standard-gauge railway
in the country by becoming a shareholder of the owning company,
Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway Plc! For a
shareholding of as little as £100 you help the railway expand to
Broadway and beyond. You can make your voice heard too by voting on
key decisions at the railway's AGM.