Churnet Valley Railway
Scenic Railcar Weekend
Go back in time to a 1950s Branch Line and see the beautiful Churnet Valley Line from the driver's perspective
on
Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th September 2007
An action packed weekend for the family and enthusiast alike
With unrivalled views of the Churnet Valley, a weekend not to be missed
Saturday 29th
Railcars in action all day featuring:-
Resident class 104
Power-Twin unit
Visiting
Derby Lightweight Test Coach 'Iris'
Derby Lightweight 'Iris'
And resident Class 104
Saturday:-
DMU tail loads using a
box van and or GUV to feature throughout the day
Drive a Class 37
locomotive for just £10 in Cheddleton Yard
Displays at Cheddleton
including our other Class 104 DMU vehicles
A DMU engineering and
restoration display
Locomotives 47524 and
Class 25 'Tamworth Castle'
See how a DMU is restored
A trailer car being sand blasted
The extent of the work still ahead is clearly visible
Saturday Evening:-
Saturday evening runs - we can't guarantee the weather but it will be light !
Take your seat for a couple of evening runs along the Churnet Valley using both railcars. The train departs Cheddleton at 7 pm.
Sunday 30th
Celebrate 37075's 45th
anniversary on the Sunday
Two-train running
Railcars operating in
various combinations
Diesel locomotives 33102,
47192
and 37075 operating the other train
Drive a Diesel Shunter
for £5 in Cheddleton Yard
Engineering and Restoration Display as Saturday
Plus
Monday 1st October Drive a DMU for £100
This chance of a lifetime is available on Monday 1st October only. Pre-booking on 01538 360522 is essential.