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Embark on an adventure at the Severn Valley Railway, an award-winning heritage railway visitor attraction, running through 16-miles of beautiful Worcestershire and Shropshire countryside. Climb on-board and step back in time to experience the golden age of travel with journeys behind original steam trains and heritage diesel locomotives. Discover beautifully restored original stations along the line, plus fascinating towns and villages, as well as The Engine House Visitor Centre – a great day for all the family.

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We are all passionate about steam, imagine Britain’s most luxurious train, hauled by some of the most famous steam locomotives in the world. A magical combination. Explore our line-up here and discover steam journeys we have planned for the year ahead.

Princess Elizabeth

Affectionately known as "Lizzie" this locomotive was built in 1933 and named after a then young Princess later to become Queen Elizabeth 11. It is one of the two remaining preserved Princess Royal Class Locos. "Lizzie" played a key role on the Diamond Jubilee celebrations - her whistle signalled the start of the Thames Jubilee Pageant and hauled the Royal Train during the Diamond Jubilee Tour.

Built in 1947 at Brighton for the old Southern Railway, Tangmere was a Battle of Britain Class locomotive that regularly hauled celebrated express trains like The Golden Arrow and The Bournemouth Belle from London to the South Coast.

With six 6ft 2ins driving wheels and weighing 86 tons, Tangmere – named after an RAF world war two airfield near Chichester in West Sussex – notched up more than half a million miles before being withdrawn from scheduled service. Now fully restored in all its glory, a sight to behold!

A copy of the LNER’s old Peppercorn A1 Pacific class locomotives but with extra water capacity and the latest safety electronics, Tornado became the first steam engine built in Britain since 1961 when it left the Darlington Works in 2008 at a cost of £3million.

Given the number 60163, the loco was named Tornado in honour of top gun RAF pilots who flew Tornado jets during the first Gulf War in 1990/91 and proudly displays the crests of former RAF bases at Leeming and Marham next to its nameplates.

Flying Scotsman

To mark the 100th anniversary of Flying Scotsman - the most famous steam locomotive of all time hauled the Northern Belle to Edinburgh for a journey of a lifetime on board the Northern Belle.

Flying Scotsman was built in Doncaster, the first locomotive of the newly formed London and North Eastern Railway (LNER). By 1924, when it was selected to appear at the British Empire Exhibition in London, the loco had been renumbered 4472—and given the name 'Flying Scotsman' after the daily 10.00 London to Edinburgh rail service which started in 1862.

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This restored 1920s train has sheltered royalty and been a star of the silver screen. Each whimsically-named carriage has a story to tell. Explore Audrey, Vera, Minerva and more to discover their distinctive personalities. Delight in antique-style marquetry, vintage lighting and heritage upholstery, where our passion for preserving history is evident at every turn.

Damaged in 1940 by air raid at Victoria Station, repaired and rejoined Brighton Belle in 1947. Carried the Queen, the Queen Mother and H.R.H. Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh to review the Fleet in 1953. Transported the Queen on her visit to Sussex University 1964.

Cygnus was used in the special Festival of Britain rake in 1951, and was often reserved for use by Royalty and visiting Heads of State. It featured in the film ‘Agatha’ with Vanessa Redgrave and Dustin Hoffman.

In 2021, Cygnus was reimagined by filmmaker Wes Anderson. The new look features stunning symmetrical marquetry, bold rectilinear shapes and a visual feast of complementary colours.

In 1948 was used, with sister car Mona, to convey H.M. Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother) to Brighton. Brighton Belle service withdrawn in 1972. Preserved as a restaurant at The Horseless Carriage, Chingford, Essex, and later at the Colne Valley Railway, Castle Hedingham, Essex.

1925 by Birmingham Railway Carriage & Wagon Co. Sold to La Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits et des Grands Express Européens for service in Italy. History: Purchased by the Pullman Car Company Ltd. in 1928 and returned to Britain for Golden Arrow service. Entered Cunard boat train service between Victoria and Southampton 1952. Retired 1968.

Built in 1928 as a First Class kitchen car. Served on Ocean Liner services and Bournemouth Belle until 1939. Later ran on Queen of Scots, Golden Arrow, Yorkshire Pullman, South of Wales Pullman and the high speed Talisman route before retiring in 1968.

Built in 1928 as a First Class parlour car for the Queen of Scots Pullman. Transferred to Southern Region in 1963 and ran in Bournemouth Belle until 1967. Preserved by Mr E. Lewis-Evans at the South Eastern Steam Centre, Ashford until 1984.

Built in 1927 and served many Pullman routes. Joined the Devon Belle in 1947 and the Golden Arrow in 1951, being used in the special Festival of Britain rake. Often included in special trains for state visits and royal use in the early 50s.

Designed in the 30s but not completed until 1951. Used in the special Festival of Britain rake as part of the Golden Arrow service. Formed part of Winston Churchill’s funeral train in 1965. Part of the last journey of the Golden Arrow in 1972.

Favourite carriage of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother: used by General de Gaulle and visiting Heads of State; made last journey of Golden Arrow 1972. Became stationary restaurant in Lyon, France 1973.

Vera was directly hit in an air raid at Victoria Station in 1940. Roof extensively repaired, she rejoined Brighton Belle in 1947. Used by Royalty to review the Fleet in 1953 and for Prince Charles’ and Princess Anne’s first trip on an electric train in 1954. Brighton Belle service withdrawn in 1972. Preserved as a garden house in Suffolk.

Built in 1928 as a First Class parlour car. After the war, she joined Queen of Scots and Yorkshire Pullman until 1955, and then the Golden Arrow until 1960. Retired in 1965 as part of the final run of the Tees-Tyne Pullman.

Sensational Destinations

Vibrant cities, ancient castles, stately homes and celebrated sporting events... When you step aboard British Pullman, there's a whole world of possible destinations. Discover the historic gems of Bath, York or Canterbury. Feel like royalty as you explore Blenheim Palace or Sandringham. Feel the buzz at key calendar moments, such as the Chelsea Flower Show and Royal Ascot. Wherever you go, you'll start and end your day in style aboard our vintage carriages.

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Anticipate a day of lifelong memories without ever leaving the train. Spoil someone special with a classic Afternoon Tea or signature Golden Age of Travel lunch. Dress to impress and step aboard for a glamorous dinner with a renowned celebrity chef. Sleuth your way through a cast of unforgettable characters on an exciting Murder Mystery trip. Soak up the timeless atmosphere and raise a toast as you set off on a round-trip through the beautiful Kentish countryside.

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Steam Train Trips, Tours and Rides 2024/2025

While we do not run or book any steam train trips or rides, we try and identify in the below list the majority of steam train day trips and tours operating on the rail network for 2024 and 2025. Note that parts of the journey may be intentionally pulled by a diesel or electric locomotive.

Please check / confirm on the promoters website for cancellations and steam traction / other changes to these trips, particularly with the upcoming strikes.

The Pick Up Area section indicates the rough area of pick ups. See promoters website for exact details

During hot dry periods it is possible steam engines may be replaced by diesel or electric locomotives

While we do not run or book any steam train trips or rides, we try and identify in the below list the majority of steam train day trips and tours operating on the rail network for 2023. Note that parts of the journey may be intentionally pulled by a diesel or electric locomotive.

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The Jacobite Event

The jacobite, thu 29th august 2024, pick ups between :, fort william out mallaig return.

Engines Involved: Steam

The Scarborough Spa Express Event

The scarborough spa express, carnforth & york, fri 30th august 2024, sat 31st august 2024, the lakelander event, the lakelander, saphos trains, hereford & preston.

Engines Involved: Steam / Diesel or Electric

Settle & Carlisle Steam Special Event

Settle & carlisle steam special, northern belle, hull & wakefield, the royal duchy event, the royal duchy, sun 1st september 2024, rail touring company, bristol temple meads & exeter st davids, the shakesphere express event, the shakesphere express, vintage trains, birmingham snow hill & tyseley.

Engines Involved: Steam / Diesel

Stratford Upon Avon

Mon 2nd september 2024, tue 3rd september 2024, pendle dalesman event, pendle dalesman, lancaster & clitheroe, the kentish belle event, the kentish belle, wed 4th september 2024, london victoria & bromley south, welsh marches express event, welsh marches express, bournmouth & bristol temple meads, thu 5th september 2024, the dalesman event, the dalesman, york & skipton.

Engines Involved: Steam / Other

Fri 6th September 2024

The stratford flyer event, the stratford flyer, sat 7th september 2024, norwich & peterborough, the waverley event, the waverley, sun 8th september 2024, london to goodwood revival & chichester event, london to goodwood revival & chichester, steam dreams, london paddington & slough, sussex coast tour event, sussex coast tour, mon 9th september 2024, tue 10th september 2024, the swanage belle event, the swanage belle, wed 11th september 2024, london victoria & basingstoke, settle & carlisle fellsman event, settle & carlisle fellsman, crewe & clitheroe, the golden age of travel by steam event, the golden age of travel by steam, thu 12th september 2024, london victoria, fri 13th september 2024, the west somerset steam express event, the west somerset steam express, sat 14th september 2024, london paddington & newbury, liverpool lime street & preston, the melton pieman to melton mowbray event, the melton pieman to melton mowbray, birmingham new street & nuneaton, the harringworth shuttle event, the harringworth shuttle, melton mowbray, sun 15th september 2024, mon 16th september 2024, tue 17th september 2024, chester & preston, wed 18th september 2024, thu 19th september 2024, fri 20th september 2024, the cumbrian coast express event, the cumbrian coast express, sat 21st september 2024, london euston & preston.

Engines Involved: Steam / Electric

The Coast To Coast Express Event

The coast to coast express, liverpool lime street & sheffield, the golden arrow event, the golden arrow, birmingham international & watford junction, sun 22nd september 2024, mon 23rd september 2024, tue 24th september 2024, wed 25th september 2024, the golden hind event, the golden hind, shrewsbury & bristol temple meads, thu 26th september 2024, fri 27th september 2024, the mayflower event, the mayflower, birmingham new street & bristol temple meads, the atlantic coast express event, the atlantic coast express, sat 28th september 2024, london waterloo & basingstoke, the mancunian event, the mancunian, manchester piccadily & stockport, lune rivers trust event, lune rivers trust, london to exeter event, london to exeter, london paddington & swindon, sun 29th september 2024, mon 30th september 2024, tue 1st october 2024, wed 2nd october 2024, peterborough & potters bar, thu 3rd october 2024, fri 4th october 2024, the cumbrian mountain express event, the cumbrian mountain express, sat 5th october 2024, norwich & shenfield, sun 6th october 2024, mon 7th october 2024, tue 8th october 2024, wed 9th october 2024, worcester shrub hill & bristol temple meads, thu 10th october 2024, fri 11th october 2024, the hadrian event, the hadrian, sat 12th october 2024, derby & chesterfield, the cathedrals expresss to lincoln event, the cathedrals expresss to lincoln, birmingham new street & nottingham, sun 13th october 2024, mon 14th october 2024, tue 15th october 2024, wed 16th october 2024, thu 17th october 2024, fri 18th october 2024, sat 19th october 2024, coventry & chester, the pembroke coast express event, the pembroke coast express, sun 20th october 2024, bristol temple meads & cardiff, mon 21st october 2024, tue 22nd october 2024, wed 23rd october 2024, thu 24th october 2024, fri 25th october 2024, sat 26th october 2024, nottingham & sheffield, the peaks express event, the peaks express, sun 27th october 2024, preston & manchester piccadily, thu 7th november 2024, the armistice steam express event, the armistice steam express, mon 11th november 2024, thu 14th november 2024, the christmas white rose event, the christmas white rose, sat 16th november 2024, london kings cross & peterborough, st albans & peterborough, telford & chester, the christmas sussex belle event, the christmas sussex belle, wed 20th november 2024, rugby & crewe, the christmas cheshireman event, the christmas cheshireman, sat 23rd november 2024, london euston & nuneaton, the edinburgh christmas market event, the edinburgh christmas market, york & newcastle, barrow in furness & manchester victoria, the polar express event, the polar express, birmingham moor street, sun 24th november 2024, the cardiff christmas express event, the cardiff christmas express, wed 27th november 2024, london victoria & didcot, the christmas white rose to york christmas market event, the christmas white rose to york christmas market, coleshill parkway & east midlands parkway, london to york christmas market event, london to york christmas market, thu 28th november 2024, the chester christmas express event, the chester christmas express, sat 30th november 2024, scarborough & manchester victoria, the bath & bristol christmas express event, the bath & bristol christmas express, london to bath christmas market event, london to bath christmas market, london victoria & petersfield, sun 1st december 2024, the bath chrismas market express event, the bath chrismas market express, mon 2nd december 2024, northampton & maidenhead, the sherbourne christmas carol event, the sherbourne christmas carol, wed 4th december 2024, dorridge & gerrards cross, birmingham new street & derby, southend to bath christmas market event, southend to bath christmas market, fri 6th december 2024, southend central & barking, sat 7th december 2024, the lincoln christmas express event, the lincoln christmas express, sun 8th december 2024, mon 9th december 2024, three bridges & chichester, the york yuletide express event, the york yuletide express, wed 11th december 2024.

Engines Involved: Steam /Diesel

Staines & Havant

East anglia to chester christmas market event, east anglia to chester christmas market, fri 13th december 2024, colchester & ely, sat 14th december 2024, three bridges & worthing, sun 15th december 2024, wed 18th december 2024, cambridge & peterborough, fri 20th december 2024, sat 21st december 2024, sun 22nd december 2024, mon 23rd december 2024, thu 20th february 2025, thu 6th march 2025, sat 29th march 2025, manchester victoria & preston, sat 5th april 2025, york & wakefield, thu 10th april 2025, sat 12th april 2025, liverpool lime street & newton le willows, sat 19th april 2025, thu 24th april 2025, sat 26th april 2025, coventry & crewe, fri 9th may 2025, sat 24th may 2025, darlington & newcastle, sat 7th june 2025, sat 14th june 2025, leeds & manchester victoria, sat 26th july 2025, sat 9th august 2025, sat 16th august 2025, lincoln & wakefield kirkgate.

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12 delightful steam train journeys and miniature railways to enjoy near Birmingham

Great places to visit whether you're a Brief Encounter or Hogwarts fan

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Whether you’re a Thomas the Tank fan or Ivor the Engine was more of your thing, there’s something really fun about a day out at a steam railway.

But did you know there are steam trains and miniature railways all over the Midlands?

From narrow gauge, mile long tracks that cost a couple of pounds to shunt round, to glorious historic routes you can travel in vintage style enjoying afternoon tea , there’s a day out here for everyone.

So, imagine you’re Harry Potter on the Hogwarts Express or Celia Johnson in Brief Encounter and head to the station before the whistle blows...

Tyseley Locomotive Works, Birmingham

There are Vintage Trains open days at Tyseley Locomotive Works on Warwick Road, Tyseley, Birmingham throughout the year.

Visitors can enjoy train rides on the museum’s line, turntable demonstrations and locomotive cavalcades, meet team members and view restoration works .

Admission is around £15 for adults and under 15s are free.

Echills Wood Railway, Sutton Coldfield

The 7 1/4” gauge Echills Wood Railway at Kingsbury Water Park runs every Sunday from around 11am from Easter to the end of September plus Bank Holiday Weekends and selected days in the school holidays.

Over the winter, opening times depend on weather conditions and staff availability.

It costs around £2 for a return ticket.

Severn Valley Railway, Kidderminster

Famously featured in Goodnight Mr Tom, The Chronicles of Narnia and The Singing Detective, the Severn Valley Railway is steeped in history.

It’s home to one of Britain’s largest carriage collections in heritage railway preservation with over 60 working vehicles, all of which are historically important, the oldest being over 100 years old.

You can travel in one of these beautiful, steam-pulled carriages from Kidderminster to Bridgnorth, stopping off at Bewdley, Arley, Highley and Hampton Loade. There are also lovely refreshment points along the way.

‘Freedom of the Line’ tickets for a day of unlimited travel start from around £19 for adults and £13 for children.

The Chasewater Railway, Brownhills

This volunteer-run charity in Chasewater Country Park , Brownhills West boasts a museum, heritage centre, narrow gauge line, model railway and traditional tea room and gift shop.

Passenger steam and diesel trains run on Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays throughout the year, most Saturdays and certain weekdays throughout the summer.

A round trip to Chasetown, with intermediate stations at Norton Lakeside and Chasewater Heaths, takes about 45 minutes. For Easter opening times see here

Tickets cost around £5 for adults and £4 for children.

Shakespeare Express, Birmingham to Stratford

Ride The Shakespeare Line in an authentically restored carriage pulled by a steam engine between Birmingham and Stratford-upon-Avon, a line full of culture, history and natural beauty.

On the return route, via Claverdon and Lapworth, the steam train often works up to its top permitted speed of 60 to 75mph! Shakespeare Express is back for Summer Sundays run from July 16 to September 3rd.

Return fares start from around £13 for adults and £8 for children.

Baggeridge Miniature Railway, Sedgley

Baggeridge Country Park has its own miniature railway track, which volunteers from the Wolverhampton and district Model Engineering Society run during the warmer months.

There’s also an adventure playground here, a death slide, sandpits, traditional play area and café.

Opening days: Sun & Bank Holiday Monday April 16 - May 14, May 28-29 from 1pm- 5pm. Also open during selected days in the summer. Please check website.

Avonvale MES Miniature Railway, Alcester

The 7¼ inch gauge track at Avonvale at Hillers Farm, Dunnington boasts curves and gradients and is fully signalled, allowing several trains to be running at the same time, even crossing each other under and over the bridge.

Weather permitting trains will be running Easter Sunday from 11am until 4pm and Saturday April 29 and Sunday April 30. The track is open on selected weekends until October. For details check the website .

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Bridgnorth Cliff Railway

More than 100 years old, the Bridgnorth Cliff Railway transports visitors up and down the 111ft sandstsone cliffs separating High Town and Low Town, making it the UK’s oldest and steepest inland electric funicular railway.

The railway operates twin cars on parallel tracks, connected by steel ropes, which counterbalance one another with one rising to the top as the other runs to the bottom.

Open all year round, tickets cost £1.60 return. Children under six go free.

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway, Toddington, near Cheltenham

There are steam train and diesel railcar rides offering return trips of over 24 miles at Toddington Railway Station, near Cheltenham.

Tea rooms at the stations enroute provide tasty refreshment stops, and there is also a small museum of railway memorabilia and static vehicle exhibits plus a discovery coach at Winchcombe.

At the main station in Toddington, there’s a have-a-go signalbox, souvenir shop, narrow gauge railway, children's play and picnic areas and free quiz sheets for children.

All day rover tickets cost £17 for adults and £7 for children if purchased on the day.

Evesham Vale Light Railway

This narrow gauge steam railway runs regular passenger trains through the country park in Twyford, Evesham every weekend and daily during the main school holidays.

Return fares cost £2.50 for adults and £2 for children.

Pack a picnic and soak up the beautiful views of the Cotswolds whilst the children enjoy the Play Fort playground.

Great Central Railway, Loughborough

The UK’s only double track, main line heritage railway. It’s the only place left in the world where full size steam engines can be seen passing each other – just like it was way back when!

Trains run every weekend of the year, Bank Holidays and selected week days through the summer at Great Central Railway on Great Central Road, Loughborough.

All day rover tickets cost around £16 for adults, £14 for children and under fives go free.

Telford Steam Railway

Re-live The Railway Children on this volunteer operated preserved railway in Horsehay, Telford .

You can ride, and even drive, the steam locomotive Rocket every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday from March to September.

The attraction also features model and miniature railways, a tram and a tea room.

Unlimited travel on the narrow and standard gauge services during our normal running season costs around £6 per day for adults and £4 for kids. The miniature railway just runs on the last Sunday of each month plus Bank Holiday Mondays and tickets cost £1 per person.

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New partnership will see steam locomotive 7802 Bradley Manor return this year

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The Erlstoke Manor Fund (EMF) and the 2857 society have reached an agreement regarding a locomotive tender loan. 

Both of the locomotives which are based on the Severn Valley Railway will see GWR Manor 4-6-0 No.7802 Bradley Manor run with the tender off GWR 28xx No.2857 for 12–15 months, while 7802s new tender is built with a 3500 gallon water tank.

This will enable Bradley Manor to enter traffic later this year while also ensuring it gets the most out of its ten-year boiler ticket, instead of waiting for the completion of its own tender.

It will also give 7802 a more authentic appearance than if it was paired with a larger 4000 gallon tender. 

“The 4000 Gallon tender, which has long been partnered with 7802, is in need of expenditure and repairs to ready it for further service. This would divert resources from the current focus of returning 7802 to service for the 2025 season, whilst the agreement provides useful income for the 2857 Society”. Adrian Hassell, Chair of the EMF

2857’s tender will move to Bridgenorth for light work, commissioning and repainting into BR lined Green to match 7802, before Bradley Manor returns to service.

Tender swaps are commonplace, and they were even more so in the days of steam.

In preservation, it has enabled locomotives which aren’t in ticket to have their tenders hired out to other engines in service, as a means of raising funds to restore the original locomotive the tender was paired with.

Established in 1973, the Erlestoke Manor Fund (EMF) successfully rescued Erlestoke Manor and subsequently Bradley Manor through fundraising and purchases from Woodham’s scrapyard in Barry, South Wales.

After being deemed surplus and outdated by British Railways at the end of 1965, locomotive 7812 was saved in 1974, followed by 7802 in 1979.

After being saved, the Fund concentrated on restoring 7812 to operational status, a goal realized in 1979.

Originally acquired just for parts, the Fund was persuaded to bring 7802 back to working condition, an accomplishment both practical and financial, completed in 1993.

Since their restoration, both locomotives have demonstrated their value in regular heritage railway service, each travelling over 100,000 miles in preservation, primarily on the Severn Valley Railway.

GWR Large Prairie No.5164 was acquired by the Fund in late 2021. It is presently stored at Tyseley Locomotive Works. Following the celebration of the Fund’s 50th Anniversary in 2023, there are plans to cultivate a new generation of heritage engineers via the upcoming overhaul of No.5164.

The 2857 SOCIETY

Established initially as the 28xx Society in 1971 and later renamed The 2857 Society in 1974, this group is dedicated to the ongoing preservation of the Great Western Railway heavy goods steam locomotive No. 2857.

Acquired from Barry in May 1974, the locomotive has been operational for two separate periods since its purchase. Additionally, the society owns the LMS 20T Brakevan No.730866, which is kept in operational condition for use with the Severn Valley Railway’s heritage goods train.

As of January 2, 2023, the 2857 locomotive is pending its 10-Year Overhaul. The associated group is actively engaged in fundraising and discussions with the Severn Valley Railway to initiate the overhaul process.

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