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Cheltenham Race Course Station GL50 4SHThe station and free car park are within the grounds of the racecourse and accessed via the racecourse internal road system. On race days an alternative car park may be signposted.
Gotherington Access is on foot along Granna Lane off the unclassified road fromGotherington to Gretton and up the footpath to the platform. No car parking. The stationbuilding on the other side of the track is a private residence.
Winchcombe Station GL54 5LDLimited free car parking is normally available at the station, which is in Greet on the B4078Winchcombe to Evesham road. If travelling from Winchcombe, the station is on the rightjust after Winchcombe School, and before the railway bridge.
Hayles Abbey Halt This is a request stop for visitors wishing to visit Hailes Abbey (a 15 minute stroll) or walk one of the many footpaths in the Cotswolds. Some trains may not stop here – see website for details or ask on the day. No car parking.
Toddington Station GL54 5DTThe station is 10 miles east of M5 junction 9, near the junction of the B4077 and theB4632, between Winchcombe and Broadway. Follow the brown signs to the station, wherethere is free car parking.
Broadway StationWR12 7DFThe station is situated on the western edge of the village, a 15 minute walk from the centre. There is currently no car parking other than a limited number of spaces for disabled users. The nearest pay and display car park is 10 minutes away.
PLEASE NOTE all users of our car parks do so at their own risk. Themanagement and staff will not accept responsibility for any damage,loss or accidents. PUBLIC TRANSPORT - please see our website for options if you wish to visit our railway using public transport.
Winchcombe
Broadway
Greet
Didbrook
Stanway
Stanway Viaduct(15 arches) Stanton
Laverton
Buckland
Childswickham
ToddingtonVillage
New Town
OxentonHill Dixton
Hill
Sudeley Hill
SaltersHill
Stanway Hill
Shenbarrow Hill
Nottingham Hill
Cleeve Cloud
Cleeve Common
Cheltenham Racecourse
Prescott Hill
Langley Hill
Southam
Woodmancote
Cleeve Hill
Gotherington Gretton
Bishop’sCleeve
River Isbourne
Greet Tunnel(693 yards)
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How to get to the GWSRAdditional Information
The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway is operatedby qualified volunteers and owned by the Gloucestershire
Warwickshire Steam Railway plc whose registered office for allcommunications is: The Railway Station, Toddington, Glos.
GL54 5DT Tel: 01242 621405 Lines open 10am-4pme-mail: [email protected] www.gwsr.com
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Making the most of your day out at the GWSR
VolunteeringThe Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway is run almost entirely by volunteers, without whom its operation would be impossible. We are always looking for new members in most departments - working on the trains, behind the scenes, serving in our shops and cafés or helping to maintain the line and its rolling stock. If you like what you see and want to becomeinvolved, visit our website www.gwsr.com for moreinformation or pick up a booklet at the station.
Access for allWe welcome visitors withimpaired mobility.Wheelchairs can usually beaccommodated in speciallyadapted carriages with widedouble doors. There are toilets for disabled visitors atall of our main stations. See our website for moreinformation about accessibility and our fullaccess statement.
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Timetable and Events 2018
Steamand Diesel in The Cotswolds
Cheltenham Race Course - Winchcombe - Toddington - Broadway
Whether you like to roam and explore your surroundings to discover hidden gems, or prefer a carefully structured plan for your exciting dayout, there is so much more for the whole family to see and do at theGWSR. Visit our website for suggested itineraries.
So much value at the GWSR• Car parking is free at Toddington, Winchcombeand Cheltenham Race Course stations• Under 5s FREE (exceptions apply - see website)• FREE souvenir map and timetable• FREE children’s quiz available• FREE heritage trail at Toddington Station
• Choice of tea rooms, gift shops, small museum• Buffet facilities available on most trains
All Day Rover Tickets To get the best value at the railway, buy an all day rover ticket which will give youa whole day's travel over the full length of our line. Depending on the timetable you may beable to travel on a steam train, a dieselhauled train or a diesel railcar. See thetimetables for details. Adult rover ticketscost £18, £17 for seniors and £8 for children aged 5-15 (under 5s travel free).Family tickets are available for £48.Different prices may apply on specialevent days - see our website for moredetails.
Groups and Coach PartiesWe welcome all groups to the railway and will work with you to make yourvisit a special one. Discounted rates are available. For details email [email protected] or call 01242 621902.
School VisitsIn recent years we have developed close relationships with schools andplaygroups, and we offer day visits to the railway covering a wide selectionof educational topics including World War 2 evacuation experiences, andteddy bears' picnics. For details email [email protected]
Want to be an Engine Driver?Always fancied having a go?You can! We offer special 1-day courses with experienced instructors,where you can learn to
become the driver of a steam engine or a diesel locomotive. Please visit our website for details.
Narrow Gauge RailwayThe two foot narrow gauge railway situated next to the car park atToddington Station is operated with steam and diesel traction by the North Gloucestershire Railway Co. Ltd. For operating dates anddetails please visit their website www.toddington-narrow-gauge.co.uk
To enable visitors to explore our main stations, many trains take a break atToddington or Winchcombe stations. Station and train staff will make sure you don'tmiss the train if you decide to have a look round. A number of books for visitors areavailable from our shops.
Spend the whole day with us - so much to see and do!
Broadway StationGreat News - Broadway Station willopen at Easter 2018, 58 years afterit closed to passengers. For thethree weekends prior to that, trainswill only run between Toddingtonand Cheltenham Race Course at a reduced ticket price. InitiallyBroadway Station may operate with temporary ticketing and toiletfacilities until the buildings are fullyfitted out. Upon completion therewill be a waiting room and shopwith refreshment provision.
Toddington StationMake sure you spend some time atToddington where there is plenty tosee and do.• Flag and Whistle tea room • Heritage Trail - ask for free leaflet • Free children's quiz• Books, souvenirs and models • Children's play area• Picnic area
• Loco yard viewing area (access from the far corner of the car park)
• Garden Centre next to station site• Small museums• Narrow gauge railway (see their
website for operating dates)• Small display of classic vehicles • Have-a-Go Mini Signal Box in
the car park. Try your hand at being a signalman.
Hayles Abbey HaltA newly opened request stop idealfor ramblers heading out to walkone of the many footpaths throughthe Cotswolds. It is also perfect forthose wishing to visit Hailes Abbeyand museum - a fifteen minutestroll from the station. If you wish to alight here ensure you tell theguard. Travel in the front two coaches. There may be occasionswhen trains can't stop there - check the website.
Winchcombe StationLeave the train at Winchcombe’sbeautiful country station to learnmuch more about the history of ourrailway. Here you can see a fabulous model layout of ToddingtonStation and lots more.• Winchcombe Discovery Coach
(Open March-September)• The Coffee Pot 1950s-style tea
room serving a wide range of refreshments
• Model Railway Coach (adjacent to Platform 2) open at weekends and special events (check our
website for details)• The newly-built Tim Mitchell Building
is next to Platform 1. Occasional displays and exhibitions will be open to the public on some weekends
• Free children's quiz• Dial-a-Story Telephone Box• Large picnic area with lovely views
Gotherington StationVisitors interested in walking throughthe Cotswolds are invited to alight at theGWSR platform. Please note that the oldstation building and platform on theopposite side of the track are privatelyowned.
CheltenhamRace Course Station• Souvenir shop• Free children's quiz• Situated within racecourse grounds
with marvellous Cotswold views
“ The Friendly Line in The Cotswolds”
� Diesel Railcar at Toddington
� Broadway Signal Box
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Call 01242 621405 or book tickets online at www.gwsr.com
Good Friday 30th March -Easter Monday 2nd AprilFirst public trains to and fromBroadway since 1960. Redtimetable applies but possiblywith extra trains - see websitefor details. Normal prices - no vouchers accepted.
Easter Monday 2nd AprilEaster Eggspress - fun for all thefamily on Easter Monday.
Sat 28th & Sun 29th April Wartime in the Cotswolds- take atrip back in time to the 1940s.No free entry to this event.*
Sat 12th & Sun 13th May Southern Lego® Train Club’sCotswold Bricks & Trains Weekend.For this weekend, Steam 2 in thegreen timetable will be replaced bya second diesel hauled trainSmall entry charge to the display.
Sat 19th & Sun 20th May Steam and Real Ale Weekend.
Sat 26th to Bank Holiday Monday 28th MayCotswold Festival of Steam Gala.No free entry to this event.*
Sun 17th June Classic Vehicle Clubs Day.
Sat 23rd & Sun 24th JuneDay Out With Thomas.No free entry to this event.*
Sun 8th July Classic Bus Rally.
Fri 27th to Sun 29th JulyBack to Broadway Heritage Diesel Gala. No free entry to this event.*
Teddy Bear SpecialsEvery Tuesday during August.
Fri 10th & Sat 11th AugustSteam & Real Ale Event.
Sun 9th SeptemberClassic Vehicle Day.
Sat 15th & Sun 16th SeptemberDay Out With Thomas.No free entry to this event.*
Sat 6th & Sun 7th OctoberAutumn Diesel Weekend.Normal ticket prices will apply.
Sat 20th & Sun 21st OctoberCotswolds Food & Drink Fayre.
Santa Specials Booking essential.Trains will be running on 1st, 2nd,8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 20th, 21st,22nd, 23rd & 24th December.
Sat 29th & Sun 30th DecemberChristmas Cracker - intensivesteam and diesel services.
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• Steam 1 Steam 3 Steam 2 Steam 1 Steam 3 Steam 2 Steam 3 Steam 2
• Steam 1 Diesel Steam 2 Steam 1 Diesel Steam 2 Steam 1 Diesel Steam 2
* Gotherington and Hayles Abbey Halt are ideal stations for walkers. Passengers wishing to alight at these stations must travel in the front two coaches of the train.Hayles Abbey Halt is a request stop located between Toddington and Winchcombe. It is reached five minutes after departure from either station. Advise the guard before departure if you wish to alight there.On occasions, trains may be unable to stop there so check with Stationmaster or website before arriving. ** Steam hauled train from Broadway to Toddington and then diesel hauled thereafter.We regret that wheelchair users may not board or alight from trains at Hayles Abbey Halt or Gotherington.
Please NoteWe can accommodate wheelchairs on most of our trains but as space is limited we suggest you arrive earlyto avoid disappointment.
Whilst every effort is made to maintain the services shown, the Company reserves the right to cancel, alter orsuspend any train without notice and accepts no liability for any loss, inconvenience or delay thereby caused.
For the latest information on our train services, please visit our website www.gwsr.com, call us on(01242) 621405, email [email protected] or write to us at: The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway, The Railway Station, Toddington, Gloucestershire GL54 5DT.
Trains are running on datesas coloured on the calendar(left). Departure times arelisted below. On goldcoloured dates we have special events, and a different timetable will apply.See opposite.
Before 30th March on thecircled dates trains will onlyrun between CheltenhamRace Course and Toddington.
Important TravelInformationTo avoid queuing at the booking office, why not buyyour tickets at a discount inadvance online?
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Locomotive Runaround
Stanway Viaduct (15 arches)
Greet Tunnel (693 yards)
GWSR Carriage & Wagon Works
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GWSR Locomotive Works
Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway Timetable 2018
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Important Safety InformationTake care! We hope you have a safe day out and enjoy your visit to the railway. Just tomake sure that you do, we would like to remind you of a few safety tips and guidelines:• Please do not lean out of the train window - you may get soot in your eyes• Never open the carriage doors or touch the handles while the train is moving• Keep everyone’s fingers away from all doorways• Always be careful when leaving the train - mind the gap!• Never sit on the platform edge or walk near the track• Do not stand too close to the platform edge and take special care not to let children fall between the platform and the train
Blue Timetable
Southbound Purple Timetable
Pink Timetable
Broadway dep • • 10.50 12.15 13.40 15.10 16.35
Toddington dep • 10.00 11.10 12.35 14.15 15.35 arr 16.51
Winchcombe dep • 10.11 11.21 12.46 14.26 15.46 •
Gotherington* dep • 10.23 11.33 12.58 14.38 15.58 •
Cheltenham Race Course arr • 10.34 11.44 13.09 14.49 16.09 •
Becomes • 10.55 12.10 13.40 15.20 16.30 Terminates
BLUE PURPLE & PINK Timetables 2018
• Steam Railcar Steam Railcar Steam Railcar
• Steam 1 Steam 2 Steam 1 Steam 2 Steam 2
• Steam Diesel Steam Diesel Steam Diesel
Blue Timetable
Northbound Purple Timetable
Pink Timetable
Railcar Steam Railcar Steam Railcar Steam •
Steam 2 Steam 1 Steam 2 Steam 1 Steam 2 Diesel •
Diesel Steam Diesel Steam Diesel Steam •
Santa Specials
For further details of our services, fares and the latest travel information, please visit our website www.gwsr.com
July
JuneCheltenham Race Course dep • 10.55 12.10 13.40 15.20 16.30 •
Gotherington* dep • 11.07 12.22 13.52 15.32 16.42 •
Winchcombe dep • 11.22 12.47 14.27 15.47 16.55 •
Toddington dep 10.15 11.35 13.00 14.40 16.00 arr 17.05 •
Broadway arr 10.31 11.51 13.16 14.56 16.16 • •
Becomes 10.50 12.15 13.40 15.10 16.35 terminates •
Southbound Red Timetable
Green Timetable
Steam 2 Steam 1 Steam 3 Steam 2 Steam 1 Steam 3 Steam 2 Diesel • •
Steam 2 Steam 1 Diesel Steam 2 Steam 1 Diesel Steam 2 Steam 1 • •
Northbound Red Timetable
Green Timetable
Broadway dep • • • 11.20 12.20 13.20 14.20 15.20 16.20 17.20
Toddington dep • 10.00 11.00 12.00 13.00 14.00 15.00 16.00 arr 16.36 arr 17.36
Winchcombe dep • 10.11 11.11 12.11 13.11 14.11 15.11 16.11 • •
Gotherington* dep • 10.23 11.23 12.23 13.23 14.23 15.23 16.23 • •
Cheltenham Race Course arr • 10.34 11.34 12.34 13.34 14.34 15.34 16.34 • •
Becomes 11.05 12.05 13.05 14.05 15.05 16.05 17.05 Terminates Terminates
Cheltenham Race Course dep • 11.05 12.05 13.05 14.05 15.05 16.05 17.05 • •
Gotherington* dep • 11.25 12.25 13.25 14.25 15.25 16.25 17.17 • •
Winchcombe dep • 11.37 12.37 13.37 14.37 15.37 16.37 17.29 • •
Toddington dep 10.30 11.50 12.50 13.50 14.50 15.50 16.50 arr 17.39 • •
Broadway arr 10.46 12.06 13.06 14.06 15.06 16.06 17.06 • • •
Becomes 11.20 12.20 13.20 14.20 15.20 16.20 17.20 Terminates • •
During 2018 we will be running anumber of evening fish and chipspecials. For dates and moredetails please refer to our website.
Join us for a magical train journey with either a visit fromSanta on the train or to his magical grotto. Great top-qualitypresents for all children. Pleasesee the events listings above for this year’s dates. This event isalways popular - so book yourtickets early online!
Your routeThe line between Broadway in the north andCheltenham Race Course in the south is over 14 miles long. There are stunning views of theCotswolds to the south and east and the MalvernHills to the west. It passes through a 693 yard tunnelat Greet and over a 15 arch viaduct at Stanway.
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*Please note: for some of these special events above marked with an asterisk entry to the site is by ticket only and there will be no freeaccess. For other events a small admission charge may apply to non-ticket holders. Details of entry prices will be displayed on ourwebsite. Dates may be subject to change - see website for latestinformation.
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Fish & Chip Specials
Steam 1/Diesel**
Steam 1/Diesel**