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Santa Special Services 2010
Chasewater Railway has released details of its 2010 Santa Specials services which will be running over the Christmas period.
For full details, and to download the 2010 information leaflet and order form, please visit the Santa Specials page.
Industrial Gala - Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th September
New Locomotive in Action
Visitors arriving to travel on our midweek (Tuesday & Thursday) school holiday services will have the opportunity to see a new locomotive in action. English Electric diesel shunter No. D3429 (originally 08359) is on loan from the Telford Steam Railway and will be in passenger train use during this period. The holiday services operate until 2nd September. Another "first" for the Chasewater Railway!
D3429 at Brownhills West (photo: John Tisdale)
Model Railway Show - Sunday 11th July
The Railway's annual model railway show will be held in the Heritage Centre at Brownhills West Station on Sunday 11 July.
Summer Concert - Saturday 26th June
Tickets are now available for the annual Summer Concert in the Heritage Centre, featuring the Walsall Symphony Orchestra and special train services for concert-goers.
Fish and Chip specials - Saturday 12th June 2010
Following the normal train services throughout the day, additional evening trains will run on Saturday 12 June 2010, to include a fish and chips supper.
Trains will leave Brownhills West Station at 6pm (recommended for families with younger children) and at 7.30pm. The event is being organised jointly with the Chasewater Power Boat Club, whose licenced bar facilities will be available to our passengers throughout the evening.
Tickets for these trains will cost £8.50 (adults) and £5.50 (children) and are now available from the Railway and the Chasewater Power Boat Club.
Winter Steam Gala Postponed - 27th/28th February 2010
Due to the adverse weather we have had over the last few weeks, we have not been able to carry out some of the essential maintenance work planned for the winter shutdown.
Therefore, the decision has been taken that the Steam Gala on 27th & 28th February will be POSTPONED until a future date.
A steam service will however operate on SUNDAY 28th FEBRUARY departing from Brownhills West as follows: 11.00, 12.15, 1.30. 2.45 and 4.00
Winter Steam Gala - 27th/28th February 2010
Cafe & Shop opening times - February 2010
During February the cafe & shop at Brownhills West Station will be open on Saturdays & Sundays between 11.30am and 3.30pm, and throughout the day during the Steam Gala.
2010 Running Season
The Railway is launching its 2010 running season with its annual Steam Gala on Saturday/Sunday 27th/28th February (10am until 5pm).
January Service Cancellation - 2010
Due to engineering operations being underaken, the next passenger services will be on Sundays in February, with a limited service in operation, leading up to the Steam Gala on Sat/Sun 27th/28th February.
The buffet and shops at Brownhills West Station will be open on Sundays throughout January.
Service Cancellation - Friday 1st January
Unfortunately our proposed New Year's Day service has had to be cancelled owing to staff and traction shortages/unavailability.