The railways on the air rota weekend usually takes place each year on the weekend closest to the 27th september. The railways on the air rota weekend usually takes place each year on. It is a vintage railway service which now runs by a group of enthusiastic volunteers. Moritz bernina express cabride 2012 1080p bluray duration. During the 1990s a collection of vehicles built up by the late matthew smith were based at the railway. On a visit to swindon to visit our daughter and her family.
Many years ago, swindons old town used to have its very own railway station. The railway are asking for sponsorship to move the. Completed in 1891, it closed just 70 years later in 1961. Swindon and cricklade railway swindon and cricklade railway. Swindon and cricklade steam railway in swindon swindon. Swindons other railway station by neil lover railway historian. Jun 26, 2016 swindon and cricklade railway on the occasion of their 2016 beer festival.
Volunteers start clearing trackbed for swindon railway extension. Swindon and cricklade railway swindon and cricklade. The loco is seen hauling the class 207 thumper unit 2. The station opened on 18 december 1883 on the swindon and cheltenham extension railway line from swindon town to the temporary terminus at cirencester watermoor. A visit was made to the swindon and cricklade railway to see the newly restored class 09 shunter d3668 09004 in action. Cr strives to expand north and south towards the towns of its title. Situated between swindon and cricklade it can be reached via the a419 road. Return to cricklade the swindon and cricklade railway. Diddi dance swindon and surrounding areas will host diddi dance in da house classes for kids to enjoy from home during lockdown.
August 18, 2018 heritage railway news swindon and cricklade railway track donation helps railway extension plans volunteers from the swindon and cricklade railway has collected the track from didcot power station a to support their extension plans. For a fun filled family day out, jump on the train and head down the great western. Cricklade county way linking swindon to the thames and. You drive a toy wood engine in many levels and you must collect all the coaches to win.
The swindon and cricklade railway are working towards finally joining both towns in its name together nearly 60 years after the track was removed. Items brought to the cricklade presentation in may 2008. Swindon, united kingdom 8 contributions 1 helpful vote santa special we had a great time, the whole family enjoyed the santa special, the staff were very friendly and a lot of effort and time had gone into making it a great experience for the children and adults too. The four santa specials weekends are always busy, especially the final two weekends. Mar 18, 2017 a tour up and down the line behind a diesel class 09 shunter ending in a cab ride on this small but expanding very friendly line. D3668 on the swindon and cricklade railway youtube. The station existed for just 80 years to farepaying passengers. The swindon and cricklade railway are working towards finally joining both towns in its name together nearly. In preordering your tickets here, you are avoiding having to queue to purchase tickets on your chosen day and you are guaranteed travel on the train you have booked on. The weekend of 26th and 27th september sees the swindon and cricklade railway, join in with many other heritage railways in an event called railways on the air, using the call sign gboscr.
In preordering your tickets here, you are avoiding having to queue to purchase tickets on your chosen day and you. Sep 27, 2015 the weekend of 26th and 27th september sees the swindon and cricklade railway, join in with many other heritage railways in an event called railways on the air, using the call sign gboscr. For full details of this exciting project download the prospectus. Charity number 1067447 date registered 19980114 company number 3479479 telephone 01793 771615 address. Volunteers from the swindon and cricklade railway has collected the track from didcot power station a to support their extension plans.
The wartime weekend brings together an outstanding collection of military vehicles and hardware with reenactment groups recalling aspects of life on the front and at home. A heritage railway that has been running for 40 years have launched a major fundraising appeal to allow it to finally return to cricklade. Many years ago, swindon s old town used to have its very own railway station. Cricklade county way linking swindon to the thames and the. Clips of chiseldon station courtesy of mr d bailey added 24th february 2009. Visible in the background is the tower of st sampsons church, marking their goal of cricklade. The cricklade country way is a unique exciting scheme and has been planned over a number of years. Swindon and cricklade railway archives proposed railway. Jul 21, 2009 many years ago, swindon s old town used to have its very own railway station. A tour up and down the line behind a diesel class 09 shunter ending in a cab ride on this small but expanding very friendly line. Swindon cricklade railway 1st january 2018 youtube. Explore each location and download the full guides for our top suggestions.
The swindon and cricklade railway is currently closed until the end of april due to the government guidelines. Cricklade railway station was on the midland and south western junction railway in wiltshire. Swindon and cricklade railway archives proposed railway schemes. Swindon and cricklade railway christmas 2003 with foremarke hall. Swindon and cricklade railway vintage train destroyed by fire. Swindon and cricklade railway wartime weekend show. Swindon and cricklade steam railway blunsdon station tadpole lane in blunsdon swindon wiltshire sn25 2da.
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