Join us as we step back in time to life on the home front at our sleepy rural railway, join with us as we recreate scenes and memories of a nation coping with day to day life in war time Britain. Last year's event saw record number of visitors attending this one of the biggest events on our Railways calendar.

This year it promises to be better than ever with 1940s Singers and Dancers entertaining the villagers, military vehicle displays, pre war vintage car displays ,War time shows, Re enactment groups, Dads Army on Patrol, Regular Steam Train Service behind our Von Ryan's Express plus lots more...

The ticket price is £8 adults £6 seniors £5 children, pay on the night, or only £2 if you have already bought a ticket to travel in the day.
Trains depart 7.30 and 9.00ish from Cheddleton Station. Tickets are valid for both departures

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If you wish to attend this very popular event as Entertainers /
Re-enactors/Vehicles/Trade Stalls please download and complete a Booking Form:-

all accepted bookings will be confirmed in writing

TV Celebrity to Unveil Award:

Antiques Road show host Mr. Paul Atterbury is to officially unveil the National Express East Coast Volunteers Award on Saturday 25th April at 12:10 pm.

The railway received the Award at the National Railway Heritage Awards for rebuilding the waiting shelter on platform II at Kingsley & Froghall Station.

For more details about the award click here

Churnet Valley Railway
"When the Lights Go On Again"
1940s Weekend April 25th /26th 2009

Victory begins at Home !

• Military Vehicles
• Home Guard on Patrol
• Civil defence displays
• Brief Encounter
• Wine & Dine Evening
• Pre war Austin 7 display
• Officers Mess

• Evening Troop Train
• British Airborne platoon
• On manoeuvres
• E N S A Entertainers
• War correspondent
• Ernie Pyle
  Plus more to be announced