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&... Read full news item

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 undergon... Read full news item

69621 Will Steam On At Cheddleton In 2013

20/08/2012 We are delighted to announce that ex LNER N7 No. 69621 will be staying at the Churnet Valley Railway until the 31st of Dec... Read full news item

Why Not Join Us On The Information Super Highway ?

19/08/2012 Despite being a heritage railway we are embracing modern technology ! To keep updated with the latest news and special off... Read full news item

UPDATED Timetable Alteration August

04/08/2012 Please note that we will be running our GREEN timetable on the 8th & 22nd & 29th August 2012 Read full news item

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09/07/2012 Want to know the latest news from the railway ? Latest offers and last minute availability on our dining trains ? Then... Read full news item

Himalayan Balsam Bashing Event Friday 13th July 10.00 -13.00

08/07/2012 You will know that we suffer greatly from this invasive weed in the Churnet Valley. At this time of year it is at its most... Read full news item

Class 33/1 No. 33102 "Sophie" Test Run 2nd July 2012

03/07/2012 Our resident Class 33 nicknamed ‘Sophie’ has undertaken a test run between Cheddleton and Froghall. The locomo... Read full news item