Avon Valley Railway

Nine railways you can enjoy a brew or pint at

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Gareth Evans

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5th July 2020

While some heritage lines have yet to recommence their regular train operation, they have reopened their refreshment facilities. If you fancy a day out which also supports a heritage railway – perhaps combining it with a walk or cycle ride – why not call in for a cuppa, a pint or piece of cake or…
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Avon Valley buys a ‘Gronk’ for £1

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Sam Hewitt

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1st September 2019

THE Avon Valley Railway took delivery of fully operational Class 08 No. 08663 on July 8 – being in effect a donation from Great Western Railway (GWR). The loco has been used in recent years at GWR’s St Philip’s Marsh depot, Bristol for moving diesel multiple units and high-speed train carriages around the depot. The 350hp…
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Fast-track overhaul for K&ESR ‘Terrier’

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Sam Hewitt

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12th December 2018

STROUDLEY ‘A1X’ 0-6-0T No. 32678 will be undergoing a thorough and fast-track overhaul at the Kent & East Sussex Railway’s (K&ESR) Rolvenden works this winter. Work will start before the end of the year and taking around six months to complete. The 1880-built ‘Terrier’ is one of a pair owned by the Terrier Trust, and…
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