GWR Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway

The GWR is an all-volunteer steam and diesel heritage railway in the English Cotswolds. Since 1981, the volunteers have restored over 10 miles of line, together with platforms, buildings, steam and diesel locomotives and rolling stock. In addition to a scheduled service, the GWR hosts a number of galas, enthusiasts’ events and events for all the family throughout the year, including our popular Santa Specials, Fish and Chips specials and dining trains.

We operate between Cheltenham Race Course and Toddington stations, with steam hauled trains on most weekends of the year (closed Jan/Feb). We are also open on selected midweek days during May to September, details on the website or from the station.


Special events in 2009:
14th June – Transport Nostalgia day with visiting historic cars
10-12th July – Diesel Gala with all services hauled by one of the most extensive fleets of heritage diesel locomotives in the country.
12th July – Bus rally – dozens of historic busses are expected at our stations to complement the diesel gala.
29th August – fish and chip special evening train – must be pre booked
13th September – Transport nostalgia day with visiting historic cars
19/20th September – the first ever gala on our narrow gauge railway
26/27th September – Fireman Sam visits the railway. Also children’s entertainment, free bouncy castle etc.
24/25th October – Diesel gala
7th November – Special train running to the fireworks display at Cheltenham Race course – avoid the queues!
13/14th November – special trains to the Cheltenham races – park at Toddington then steam past waving to the traffic jams on the way out of the race course on the way home! Must be prebooked, only via classic hospitality on 08456528 888
Weekends in December plus immediate days before Christmas – Santa Specials
27th December – Christmas diesel day
29/30th December – Post Christmas steam gala