On 5-6 July, we will be showcasing trains through the ages with a busy timetable of trains, the opportunity to visit the Railway 200 Exhibition Train and lots to see and do along the line.
What to expect at Trains Through The Ages: our two day festival of trains through the ages will feature both guest and home locomotives operating a busy timetable between Kidderminster and Hampton Loade. If you and your family love railways, this is the place to be! Ride behind as many engines as you can in historic carriages, visit The Engine House at Highley to break your day, and sample the finest real-ales in our pubs. You'll be able to see modern rail vehicles and visit Inspiration, the Railway 200 Exhibition Train. Perfect for those young and old, experience the Severn Valley at its steamiest!
Locomotives in service:
LMS 46115 Scots Guardsman, paired with BR carriages.
GWR 4930 Hagley Hall, paired with GWR carriages.
GWR 1450, operating in push-pull mode with an Autocoach.
LMS Stanier Mogul 13268, paired with LMS carriages and a pre-grouping goods train.
BR Class 52 D1062 Western Courier, paired with LNER Teak carriages.
BR Class 50 50035 Ark Royal, paired with LNER Teak carriages.
BR Class 108 DMU
Attractions include:
Intensive timetable with steam and diesel trains from 9am to 7pm.
Ride in beautifully restored and historic carriages, dating from the 1910s-1950s.
Upgrade to First Class in carriage LNER 7960 behind 46115 Scots Guardsman (additional charge applies).
HydroFLEX, the UK’s first hydrogen-ready passenger train, developed and tested by Porterbrook in Warwickshire, on display at Kidderminster.
Branchline trains of the 1900s with steam-powered Autotrain hauled by GWR 1450, and our resident DMU railcar.
19th century narrow gauge locomotives on display and in operation at The Engine House, including footplate rides.
Flypast by a Lancaster Bomber, with thanks to the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight - the most famous and successful RAF heavy bomber of World War Two.
Visit Inspiration, The Railway 200 Exhibition Train; explore the railway’s 200-year story of innovation, brought to life by interactive exhibitions and hands-on activities.
Modern rail vehicles on display at Kidderminster.
Intensive timetable with full trains running between Kidderminster and Hampton Loade and local trains too.
You may also like the following events from Severn Valley Railway Official Site:
Also check out other
Workshops in Kidderminster,
Exhibitions in Kidderminster,
Festivals in Kidderminster.
