Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway

For nostalgia fans, railway buffs and, well, anyone who loves whistling through the beautiful Cotswolds countryside, a trip on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway makes a grand day out. The 24-mile round trip from Cheltenham Racecourse to Laverton via Gotherington, Winchcombe and Toddington incorporates the 693-yard Great Tunnel - one of the longest on a preserved railway and with just gorgeous views across the Malvern Hills and the Vale of Evesham. A range of heritage diesel locos operate the route. North of Toddington, you travel high up over the 15-arch Stanway Viaduct (crane your neck to spot the lovely Stanway House) or if you head south you’ll pass through the workshop where all the diesels are maintained. Stop off at the 1950s-themed coffee shop at Winchcombe for a home-made cake or ice-cream eaten at bright and breezy red check table clothes.

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GWR - Cotswold Steam Celebration - 24 to 27 May 2013 (send email about this offer)  (telephone about this offer)

Fri 24 May 2013 – Mon 27 May 2013

A spectacular celebartion of steam.

Celebrating the 90th Anniversary of the Big Four (GWR, LNER, Southern and LMS). Special guest and resident Locomotives (with representative from each of the big four) will be running to an intensive timetable using the full 12 mile line.

There will be something for everyone, for families looking for a great day out as well as the enthusiast community.

GWR - Day Out with Thomas (send email about this offer)  (telephone about this offer)

Sat 22 Jun 2013 – Sun 23 Jun 2013

22 - 23 June

Thomas and Friends are visiting the GWR again for another joyous riot on the rails with the cheeky blue star of the show, Thomas.

Ride not only with Thomas but also behind other steam and diesel engines, including Daisy, on the frequent trains between Cheltenham Race Course, Winchcombe and Toddington.

GWR - Heritage Diesel Weekend - 26 to 28 July (send email about this offer)  (telephone about this offer)

Fri 26 Jul 2013 – Sun 28 Jul 2013

The GWR ever-popular Diesel gala returns.

As well as an intensive service of diesel hauled trains and a DMU service, the gala will include an Open Day at the newly built Diesel Shed with an under-cover model railway exhibition, a number of 'how it works' displays relating to diesel locomotives, and an opportunity to get an 'up close' view of two long term overhaul projects including cab visits.

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