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Operating Days 2008

See "City of Truro here" 28th & 29th June 2008

Train times

Please scroll down below for details of our operating days for 2008. We are currently trying to find a visiting steam locomotive for 2008, which has not yet been confirmed. Otherwise, trains will be hauled by one of our heritage diesel engines.

Whilst it is intended to operate as advertised, all services, events and fares may be altered due to prevailing circumstances, with or without notice. Please telephone our recorded information line if you wish to check before arranging your visit.

Facilities

Tickets may be purchased at either station. At Wallingford, there is a museum and souvenir shop with second-hand books and a good range of souvenirs. Light refreshments are available at the Trackside Café situated in our rare 19th century Cambrian Railways Coach with adjoining picnic area.

Parking is available at both stations, with free off-road parking at Wallingford.

Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a leash at all times.

Weather permitting, our Bouncy Castle will be available on most operating days, free of charge to children under 10 years of age.

Wallingford Station provides facilities for disabled passengers including:
-Level access to assisted ticket office
-Ramp to station shop, platform and train
-If required, refreshments can be served on board the train.
-See fare chart for special concessions for disabled Visitors and Carers.

Cholsey Station is served by First Great Western trains. Please see the "Find Us" page for further details.

Fares

Our fares vary depending on the event and whether your train is steam or diesel hauled. The following fares are given as a guide only and apply to diesel hauled trains:

-Adult Return: from £6.00
-Child Return (5-16 Years): from £3.00
-Disabled Child (under 16) and Carer: FREE
-Disabled Adult: Travel at Concession Rate and Carer Travels Free
-Holders of Heritage Railways Passes: FREE (does not apply at special events)
-Children under 12 years must be accompanied by a responsible adult

No need to book- just turn up on the day!

22 23 24 March 2008- Easter Trains

12 13 April 2008- Ivor the Engine

19 20 April 2008- Ivor the Engine

Another chance to meet Ivor, Ivor the Engine will be steaming between Cholsey and Wallingford over the weekend. Come along to meet those favourite characters such as "Jone's the Steam".

The event will feature a full size Ivor the Engine locomotive, with his memorable signature whistles. Ivor appears by permission of Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin.

This event has been sponsored by First Great Western & Tesco.

04 05 May 2008- Bank Holiday Plant Sale

There will not be any trains running this weekend due to circumstances beyond our control.

The cafe, shop and museum will be open as usual.

Stock up your garden for the summer at our TWO Day Plant Sale, featuring a wide selection of plants for you to choose from at discount prices.
 

18 May 2008- Trains on a Spring Sunday

There will not be any trains running this weekend due to circumstances beyond our control.

25 26 May 2008- Late May Bank Holiday Trains

Diesel hauled trains and Bunk Ale for sale in the brake coach. The picture shows a previous visiting steam loco "Errol Lonsdale".

08 June 2008- Trains on a Spring Sunday

Diesel hauled trains.

14 15 June 2008- English Wine and Ale Weekend

Enjoy Cask Real Ale from local Breweries and English Wine from our local Brightwell Vineyard (near Wallingford) served on board the trains in the Brake (middle) Coach .

No need to book- just turn up on the day!

28 29 June 2008- City of Truro Weekend

The Great Western Loco “City” class no: 3440 'City of Truro' is to visit the Bunk Line this weekend. She will be hauling trains on the Saturday and Sunday.

Built at Swindon Works in May 1903 its most astonishing achievement was in May 1904 when hauling a train of ocean mails from Plymouth to London the magic “ton” was exceeded as the train descended a gradient at Whitball in Somerset reaching a claimed top speed of just over 102 mph.

There will be regular departures throughout the weekend, although they may not be at the usual times.

This is the second time we have been lucky enough to welcome such a famous locomotive. The photographs show her visit in 2005.

By kind permission of the National Railway Museum York and our thanks to Andrew Goodman for his contribution.

No need to book- just turn up on the day!

20 July 2008- Trains on a Summer Sunday

Diesel hauled trains. Bottled beer for sale on the train.

26 27 July 2008 - Guinness Weekend

Enjoy a pint of the Black Stuff served on board the train (middle coach), hauled by one of our three Heritage Diesels from the Guinness Park Royal Brewery. Our other Heritage Diesels may be viewed as a static display. Guinness is a trademark of DIAGEO Great Britain.

No need to book- just turn up on the day!

10 August 2008- Trains on a Summer Weekend

Diesel hauled trains.

17 August 2008- Welcome back to the 1960s

Mods, rockers, hippies, get dressed up and join our 1960s trains! Listen to 60s music and travel in our coaches from the era.

There is a prize and free tickets for the best costumes

No need to book- just turn up on the day!

24 25 August 2008- Summer Bank Holiday Trains

Diesel hauled trains.

30 31 August 2008 - Wallingford BunkFest

Join the singing trains for the 6th Annual festival of music, dance, steam and beer located at 15 different locations around Wallingford including Wallingford Station where Real Ale will be served on board trains in the Brake (middle) Coach. Try our special bottled Ale.

No need to book- just turn up on the day!

13 14 September 2008- Trains on a Summer Weekend

Diesel hauled trains.

28 September 2008- Trains on a Late Summer Sunday

Diesel hauled trains.

25 26 October 2008 - Spooky Halloween Trains

Dress up if you care, be there if you dare!

Watch out for ghosts, rattling bones and spiders of different sizes to meet all tastes. Look out for the spooky characters along both sides of the line to Cholsey and back. Beware of the Witch distributing Special Halloween Spooky Bags on the train to all children under 8years.

No need to book- just turn up on the day!

06 07 13 14 20 21 December 2008 - Santa Specials

The Cholsey and Wallingford Railway always celebrate Christmas in a traditional and family friendly way, so why not join us on our Special Santa Trains? Santa will ride with you on the train visiting children during the journey. Each child up to the age of 8 will receive a gift from Santa: adults will receive a hot drink and a mince pie at Wallingford Station.

No need to book- just turn up on the day!