Colne Valley Railway

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ADDRESS: Castle Hedingham
Essex

Telephone:
POSTCODE: CO9 3DZ
AGE GROUP: All Ages
TELEPHONE: 01787 461174
WEBSITE: CLICK HERE
Colne Valley Railway
Sample the atmosphere and take a ride on an award winning period country railway. A pretty line, relocated station buildings, signal boxes and bridges all lovingly restored and rebuilt. A large and varied collection of operational vintage steam and diesel engines, carriages and wagons that represent much of our Railway Heritage is available to explore around.

Day out with Thomas Tank Engine, Entertainment includes:

    * Ride in Reserved Seats 'The Express Coaches' behind 'Thomas'.
    * Ride in another Friend of 'Thomas' character.
    * Other friends of 'Thomas' characters likely to attend include, 'Daisy', Percy, 'Mavis', 'Toad', 'Diesel', 'Terence', 'Mail Coach', 'Traction Engines Trevor and George' and 'The Troublesome Trucks'.
    * 'Sir Topham Hatt, The Fat Controller' will be in charge of 'Thomas' and his Friends.
    * Many free under cover games.
    * Garden and Miniature Railways.
    * Well stocked souvenir shops with a large range of 'Thomas' gifts and souvenirs.
    * Large grassland picnic area at station.
    * Free Face Painting.
    * Exhibition Centre and Signal Box open.
    * Real life 'Thomas' story enactment.
    * Farm park will be open  June only (weather permitting)