About the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway
The award winning, all-volunteer run Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway is justifiably known as ‘The Friendly Line in the Cotswolds’. The GWR offers a 29 mile round trip, with superb scenery, between Toddington and Cheltenham Racecourse via Winchcombe. Since 1981, the volunteers have restored over 10 miles of line, together with platforms, buildings, steam and diesel locomotives and rolling stock.
The views of The Cotswolds, Malverns and The Vale of Evesham are superb as most of the line runs on embankments. The exciting 693 yard Greet Tunnel is one of the longest on a preserved railway and surely the darkest! Pop along and see the driver in his cab, break your journey at picturesque Winchcombe Station with its tree lined picnic area or sample the delicious snacks and cakes in the ‘Flag & Whistle’ tearooms at Toddington Station. Refreshments are also available from the buffet car on most trains. Wheelchair passengers can be catered for but prior notice is appreciated.
A well-stocked station shop sells a variety of ‘railway’ gifts. Trains operate weekends & Bank Holidays all year and selected weekdays during the main operating season. Visiting locomotives ensure there is always something different to see.
A narrow gauge steam railway operates alongside the mainline on selected weekends (extra charge).
Events at Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway
There are many special events throughout the year including the popular Santa Specials, Easter Eggspress, Wartime in the Cotswolds, Festival of Steam, Fish and Chip Specials and Classic Bus and Car Rallies - visit our what's on pages or the events icon on this page for more details.
The GWR have events throughout the year including visits fromThomas the Tank Engine and friends and later in the year hosts the Autumn Steam & Vintage Rally
