May 2010 news archive

First day success for GWR175 posted on 30/05/2010
Special visitor comes to Toddington posted on 28/05/2010
Now here’s a bit of mischief…Brunel himself has stepped into the 21st Century so see what we’ve done to his magnificent Great Western Railway…
Something that will really blow your mind! posted on 28/05/2010
When you visit GWR175 this weekend, take a look in the main marquee. There before your eyes will be a whole history of the Great Western Railway and British Railways Western Region told in nameplates, number plates, station totems – and every Western Region shed plate!
Gas turbine hope blows away posted on 27/05/2010
One of the more intriguing exhibits at GWR175 is a large, green, vaguely art-deco piece of machinery with the intriguing number 18000. This was the Great Western Railway’s early exploration into new forms of motive power…
2807 to miss GWR175 posted on 27/05/2010
Were you up all night? posted on 27/05/2010
Well, if you weren’t it doesn’t matter, because you can listen now to ‘Up All Night’ which featured the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway, following the visit by BBC’s Howard Benson recently
Bus service for GWR175 posted on 26/05/2010
We’re delighted to confirm that there will be a bus service from Cheltenham Network Rail station to Toddington during GWR175. This has been organised following the landslip near Gotherington which means that Cheltenham Racecourse station has had to be closed for the time being.
Honeybourne Line on 'Countryfile' posted on 24/05/2010
The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway featured on BBC1’s ‘Countryfile’ on Sunday evening, 23rd May and again on ITV West Country news on Monday 24th.- Read on if you missed it…
Sun shines over Stanway posted on 24/05/2010
A preview day for the press on Monday saw bright sun, several ex-BR locomen reliving their memories and willing to tell their stories from the past and several runs over Stanway viaduct with small ‘Prairie’ loco no. 5542 and Auto Trailer no. 178.
Sun, steam and real ale… posted on 23/05/2010
It’s a nice day today (Sunday) so take yourself off to Winchcombe Station if you fancy a pint of real ale. Because there is plenty to choose from during this, the GWR’s second Real Ale and Steam festival
Time for tea posted on 21/05/2010
A range of top quality items to commemorate GWR175 is available from the station shop or online. When you visit between 29 May and 6 June be sure to make sure come away with a tangible reminder of your visit!
Latest lineside clearance team report posted on 21/05/2010
Honeybourne Line on national TV and Radio posted on 20/05/2010
Make sure you tune in to BBC 1 ‘Countryfile’ on Sunday evening, 23rd May and you’ll find about six minutes of this prime-time show devoted to your favourite railway. On Wednesday, the railway will also feature on BBC Radio 5 Live while if you buy the next edition of our GWR175 media partner, The Railway Magazine (July edition on sale next week) you’ll find the Honeybourne Line featured on the free DVD attached to the cover!
Latest C&W report posted on 20/05/2010
Pint of steam please… posted on 17/05/2010
In association with the North Cotswold branch of CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale), the railway’s second Beer Festival is happening this coming weekend. With 20 beers and ciders on offer – as well as food and drinks – this is an event that combines two of life’s real pleasures – enjoying a decent pint and watching the trains go by! And for those who wish to leave the car at home on Saturday, a special bus service will operate from Cheltenham.
Latest S&T update posted on 15/05/2010
Under the hammer at GWR175 on the Honeybourne Line posted on 15/05/2010
GWR 175 timetable posted on 13/05/2010
Railway inspector rubber-stamps viaduct extension posted on 13/05/2010
HM Inspector of Railways passed the line noth from Toddington on Wednesday
Honeybourne Line features on BBC 1’s Countryfile posted on 11/05/2010
The popular BBC1 Countryfile rural affairs programme, which attracts an audience of around 7 million, features the Honeybourne Line on Sunday 23rd May – just in time for GWR175
Gotherington Slip – what happens next? posted on 07/05/2010
The land slip at Gotherington is an inconvenience to the railway, but it’s no reason to be downbeat. In this interview with Malcolm Temple, he explains the first steps being taken to remedy the problem.
Good start to 2010 posted on 07/05/2010
The railway has enjoyed a good start to the 2010 season with a jump in ticket sales, compared with the same period in 2009.
Then and now at Toddington station posted on 06/05/2010
The second in our new ‘Then and Now’ series is more of a ‘Spot the Difference’
Honeybourne Line settles into new timetables posted on 05/05/2010
New timetables are in operation on normal service days, between Toddington and the temporary southern terminus of the railway, at Gotherington.
Timetable update posted on 02/05/2010