Historic Railways in the Midlands Information about Railways in the Midlands including historic railways, vintage railways, Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway, Great Central Railway, Severn Valley Railway, Vintage Railway, Northampton and Lamport Railway, Places to visit in the Midlands, Birmingham, Warwickshire, Staffordshire, Worcestershire, Shropshire, Worcestershire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, where to go and day out.
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, Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends, Fish and Chips specials and dining trains.
Trains run every weekend of the year, bank holidays and selected week days through the summer. In addition, First Class Restaurant Car Services provide 5 course meals, whilst travelling between Loughborough and Leicester. For a very special night out, step aboard the Great Central Pullman and return to an age of luxury and glamour, the quintessential orient express experience. Childhood dreams can come true with a Drive a Train Experience. We also run many family events, including Bonfire Night, Wartime Weekend and Santa Specials.
Great Central Station, Great Central Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 1RW
The Northampton & Lamport Railway is a steam and heritage diesel operated tourist railway located in the Northamptonshire countryside just 5 miles from Northampton, within easy reach of the motorway network. The Brampton Valley Way, from Boughton Crossing in Northampton to Little Bowden Crossing in Market Harborough, was opened in the spring of 1993.
The SVR is a full-size standard-gauge railway line running regular steam-hauled passenger trains for the benefit of visitors and enthusiasts alike between Kidderminster in Worcestershire and Bridgnorth in Shropshire, a distance of 16 miles. The journey is full of interest, for the route follows closely the meandering course of the River Severn for most of the way on its journey between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth. One highlight of the trip is the crossing of the River Severn by means of the Victoria Bridge - a massive 200-foot single span, high above the water which, incidentally, features in the film 'The Thirty-nine Steps' with Robert Powell in the leading role.
The Railway Station, Bewdley, Worcestershire DY12 1BG
Vintage Trains is one of the U.K.'s leading operators of main line steam train excursions. Based in the Midlands, we offer an attractive and varied choice of destinations. The Shakespeare Express is a regular summer steam train service which we operate between Birmingham & Stratford-upon-Avon. It is an affordable way of enjoying mainline steam and it is popular for families.
