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Diesel gala and Postman Pat timetables now available
posted on 30/03/2009
We are pleased to be able to make available downloadable timetables for two upcoming events on the GWR.
Money for nothing (and earn commission for the GWR!)
posted on 27/03/2009
The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway is now a member of ‘Easy Fund Raising’, a novel idea that lets supporters do internet shopping at normal market prices with the advantage that a commission is paid to the Railway for the ‘introduction’.
Last chance for U25s to travel free
posted on 27/03/2009
This weekend is the last chance for U25s (accompanied by another ticket buyer) to travel free on the GWR.
Will recession-hit Britain benefit the GWR?
posted on 27/03/2009
According to a survey by motoring organisation The AA, more than half of Britons (52 per cent) are planning to take holidays or short breaks in the UK rather than go overseas.
Moods swings on the GWR
posted on 18/03/2009
The current issue of Steam Railway magazine has plenty of GWR within its pages – and you can get your copy from the station shop at Toddington. You’ll find with its pages a moody picture by Bob Green of no. 7903 Foremarke Hall blasting out of Gotherington station during the Christmas Cracker gala in December 2008
On winning form
posted on 18/03/2009
The GWR’s Cheltenham Festival trains were packed out once again, as guests of Classic Hospitality(previously known as Racing Tours) enjoyed travelling by train – putting Cheltenham Racecourse station* to the use for which it was intended.
Press release from the 2807 Freight Locomotive Association
posted on 16/03/2009
GWR 2-8-0 freight locomotive 2807 is nearing the end of a 26 year long restoration from Barry scrapyard condition to running.
Going fast! - book a driving course
posted on 08/03/2009
Whether you are a fan of steam or diesel the GWR offers you the opportunity to take the controls of one of the magnificently restored locomotives on our line.
Working “behind the scenes”
posted on 06/03/2009
Our thanks to working member Mike Pember for the following images of work ongoing in the Toddington loco yard last week as the railway prepares for the start of the new running season this weekend.
Trains start this weekend! And ‘kids’ 25 or younger go free…
posted on 05/03/2009
The GWR’s 2009 season starts on Saturday (7th March) with the Green Timetable so whether you are into steam or diesel, or both, then there is plenty to enjoy.
Permanent way at Toddington
posted on 01/03/2009
Latest news and details from the PWay department.
Water, water in abundance
posted on 01/03/2009
Q: What do steam locomotives consume in vast quantities? A: Water, of course!
Loco roster updated
posted on 01/03/2009
Loco roster updated