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Operating Days 2012

We re-open with Ivor the Engine 07 08 09 April 2012
Download our 2012 Leaflet.

Train times

Please scroll down below for details of our operating days for 2012.

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 (temporarily closed for refurbishment until Spring 2011) and souvenir shop with second-hand books and a good range of souvenirs. Light refreshments are available at the Trackside Café with adjoining picnic area.

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

Toilets are available at both stations but not on the trains.

Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead at all times. They should not be allowed on the seats in the trains.

Pushchairs and bicycles are welcomed onto the trains free of charge, but should be stowed in the guards van.

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.
Higher fares may be charged for special events (including Santa Specials & Halloween):
Members travel at a discounted fare which will vary depending on the event.

Diesel

Steam

Return
-Adult: £6.00
-Child (4-15 Years): £3.50
-Family (2+2): £17.00
-Concession: £5.00
-Infant (2-3 Years): FREE
Single
-Adult: £3.50
-Child (4-15 Years): £2.00
-Family (2+2): £10.00
-Concession: £3.00
-Infant (2-3 Years): FREE

-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!

2012 Operating Days

07 08 09 April 2012- Ivor the Engine

06 07 May 2012 Bank Holiday Trains

Heritage trains- real ale and wine available in the brake coach bar.

12 13 May 2012- Plant Sale & Diesel Trains

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.

Trains are also running!
 

02 03 04 June 2012- Blues & Beer Fest Trains

Travel to Wallingford Blues & Beer Festival by train. There will be Blues Performers on the train on Saturday.. Visit Blues and Beer for more information.

Discounted travel for Blues and Beer ticket holders (Sat only).

17 June 2012 - Father's Day

Fathers travel half price when accompanied by full fare paying children.

23 24 June 2012 - Senior Citizens' Weekend

OAPs travel free when accompanied by one full fare paying adult.

07 08 July 2012 - Ale on the Rail Weekend

Enjoy Cask and Bottled Real Ale from local Breweries, served on board the trains in the Brake (middle) Coach Bar .

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

28 29 July 2012 - 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.

11 12 August 2012 - Teddy Bear's Weekend

Free travel for all children under 8 who bring a favourite teddy. The picture shows a previous visiting steam loco "Cumbria" in 2009.

26 27 August 2012 - Summer Bank Holiday Trains

Bottled beer for sale on the train.

01 02 September 2012 - Singing Trains with the Wallingford BunkFest

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



Likley to be an extra round trip at 17.05 on Saturday

15 16 September 2012 - Mystery Weekend!

27 28 October 2012- 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 8 years.

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

08 09 15 16 22 23 December 2012- 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 mince pie at Wallingford Station.

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