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2020 THE OFFICIAL GUIDE FOR GROUPS
2 Heritage Railway Association
Foreword
Heritage railways are amongst the most popular
destinations for group trips. Whether it’s the ease
of access, the abundance, the distinct variety or the
nostalgia, itineraries that include a heritage railway or
two are sure to be a winner with travellers.
In addition to scenic journeys and brilliant locomotives,
many of the railways and attractions offer activities
for children, mouth-watering catering and fun theme
days throughout the year.
The brilliant thing about a train journey is that it can
not only make up a part of your itinerary, it can also
get you from one destination to another, killing two
birds with one stone.
Groups are always welcomed aboard the UK’s
myriad heritage railways and they do their utmost to
accommodate specific requirements of each group.
Disabled access is common, as is an incentive for
coach drivers and tour organisers.
So if you want to discover Britain by winding through
moors, mountains, forests, open countryside and
coastlines, where there are no roads and where
the vistas are both stunning and unique to the rail
passenger, consider adding a heritage railway to your
next trip. You won’t be disappointed!
Steve Oates
Chief Executive, Heritage Railway Association
Heritage Railway Association 3
Contents
6-7 8-9
Editorial: Shearings Editorial: Airedale Tours
10-11 12
Editorial: Sue Shapland Photographing Railways
15-98 99
UK Heritage Railway Listings Index of Advertisers
4 Heritage Railway Association
Railways by Region
16 - 19 Find a Heritage Railway 56 - 67 South West
20 - 25 East of England 68 - 79 Yorkshire & North East
26 - 35 Midlands 80 - 89 Wales
36 - 43 North West 90 - 95 Scotland
44 - 55 South East 96 - 98 Ireland
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Heritage Railway Association 5
East of England
Shearings Rail Journeys
For group travel on some of the most iconic and Scotsman along the East Lancashire Railway. Our
unique train journeys across the UK and Europe Fort William & Jacobite Steam Railway tour includes
with so much included in the price, Shearings are travelling the West Highland Line from coastal
the ideal choice. With famous train journeys across Mallaig to Fort William alongside Loch Eil and Arisaig,
England, Scotland, Wales and the Isle of Man and passing over world-famous Glenfinnan Viaduct.
the European mountain railways of the Alps,
Pyrenees and Dolomites. Tours include travel, Our Railway Journeys of the Isle of Man Tour uncovers
accommodation, with half board basis on many the island’s famously rich rail history on three of
tours and of course your chosen rail journeys with its most celebrated trains. The Snaefell Mountain
transfers included where necessary. Railway will take you from the seaside village of
Laxley to the island’s highest point. You’ll also travel
Discover some of Britain’s most loved routes such as on the Manx Electric Railway, in operation for over
the West Highland Line, or riding aboard the Flying 125 years, and the Isle of Man Steam Railway that
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East of England
still uses its original rolling stock and locomotives stunning rivers. Also included is the chance to enjoy
dating back to 1870. wine tastings at local vineyards with transfers included,
making your visit as straightforward as possible.
If your group is looking to head further afield, we
have options in Europe, enjoying superb, classic and This is a small selection of the railway holidays we
unique heritage mountain railways in the Alps and offer. Other UK tours feature the West Somerset
the Pyrenees. Railway, the Settle-Carlisle Railway or the Isle of Wight
Steam Railway, or in Europe discover the Ardennes,
The Little Trains of the Pyrenees tour includes two of the Swiss Alps and much more.
the range’s most perfect trains, while getting to know
the culture of French and Spanish Catalonia. You’ll See our website shearings.com for more info or give
board the Yellow and Red Trains which wind through our dedicated group’s team a call on 01942 823447
Pyrenees landscapes, crossing colossal gorges and to plan your tour.
Heritage Railway Association 7
Welsh Highland Wonderland!
Rob Carroll, Commercial Director of Airedale Tours
A 35 year old business offering bespoke holidays and experiences for groups by air, coach or rail.
After over a decade designing and organising rail an ice cream on the beach, then 15 minutes later a
holidays I joined Airedale Tours in 2018. We have warming hot chocolate at the top of the mountain?!
been providing bespoke holidays for groups by Why superlative? It’s Britain’s only funicular tramway
coach, air or rail since 1985 and last year I received, that drives on public roads.
for me, the dream job. Could I design a coast to
coast tour of Wales ticking off as many heritage How do you beat that? How about the Snowdon
railways as possible? Well, Wales is so packed with Mountain Railway, Britain’s only rack railway to the
steam superlatives and huge heritage hits that I highest peak in Wales. We basked in clear weather
even donned my Tour Manager cap, fuelled my almost to the top, where a few hardy souls from the
firebox and off I steamed! group made it through the mist to the summit. Back
in the valley bottom we were smitten with the little
8 days, 13 heritage rail experiences, but nobody felt Llanberis Lake Railway, whose driver was so engaging
unlucky! We began at the charming Welshpool & about the history of the line and the secrets inside
Llanfair with one of their original locos, the Countess, his cab. On the return journey we took a detour via
pulling beautifully restored Hungarian waggons with Llanfairpwllgwyn…. how does it go again?
open balconies. A morning shower made everything
glisten slightly, the volunteers were so welcoming and How do you beat that? We trundled along the coast,
we got a bit giddy, stealing the guard’s hat and flag. where we boarded the Welsh Highland Railway
beneath the keeps of Caernarfon Castle. Superlatives?
What a start! Next up Llangollen, steaming amidst The WHR is the best, most scenic steam excursion on
superb scenery behind the railway’s pride and joy, this island. In my opinion. But I’ve done quite a few,
Foxcote Manor. A ponderous pause at the Pontcysyllte so please trust me; it’s magical. A pause for liquid
Aqueduct, a cheeky stop at Chirk, then the Airedale lunch in sunny Porthmadog, then all aboard for our
coach sped to the coast and lovely Llandudno, home next superlatives, the Ffestiniog Railway to Blaenau
to our first superlative, the Great Orme Tramway. with the world’s oldest railway company and looping
Why is Llandudno special? Where else can you enjoy around the mountain on Britain’s only railway spiral.
8 Heritage Railway Association
The Conwy Valley Line took us back to Llandudno this place. In fact I have. Please visit The Rail Holiday
through slate hills to the blue sea. How many is that maker on Facebook or visit www.monorail.blog to
so far? 8 railways, 7 of them heritage, in just five days, read the TVR’s extraordinary tale.
including a day at leisure with no trains! (Many of the
group snuck off on trains on their free day too!). Onwards to the Gwili, which for me will always be
“Jeremy’s Line”. Who is Jeremy? He is a volunteer, a
How do you beat that? Maybe with a private charter charming, retired gentleman but also Gwili’s Sales
of the world’s first heritage railway, the Tal y Llyn, and Marketing force. He’s also sometimes the guy
mother of them all. If you have never been, why not?! in the pinny serving your tea, bara brith and Welsh
The Tal y Llyn is wonderful. We toured the sheds at cakes. And the guy who made sure we had steam on a
Pendre, then rode the line, stopping for a superb scheduled diesel day. Thank you Jeremy, the lifeblood
picnic lunch at Abergynolwyn. The drama continued of this scene, Heritage Railway Britannia.
as the train backed along the line for us, we lined up
along the bridge, then they steamed through empty Our finale was the Brecon Mountain Railway, riding up
so that the photographers in the group could get their the incline through a stunner of a landscape behind a
prized shots of the loco in full force. German loco that once hauled a travelling circus. Our
climax was at the Pontypool & Blaenavon for a private
The next experience was one of those incredible charter, our own train performing just for us, photo
unexpected hidden gems. I had never ridden the Vale opportunities galore and the amazing volunteers
of Rheidol. Oh my goodness, what a beautiful line. showing us their latest restoration projects. Truly
The views! Our journey began at Devil’s Bridge, but I a magical end to a magical tour amidst a UNESCO
can assure you we were in heaven! World Heritage site.
Onwards to South Wales for the final two days of So, that’s just one part of our island’s heritage summed
our coast to coast extravaganza. The Heart of Wales up in 900 words. If your group fancies a small part of
line took us from Swansea to Llandeilo, where our this tour, or maybe the whole experience, please give
trusty Airedale coach was waiting to take us to Teifi me and Airedale a call. Who knows, I might even dust
Valley Railway. I could write a whole chapter about off my Tour Manager’s cap again for you.
Heritage Railway Association 9
Exmoor Extroverts Holiday:
Heritage Trains of Switzerland 2019
Sue Shapland, GLT Awards Group Travel Organiser of the Year 2019
This holiday was a long time in the planning, on the return journey and spent quite some time
taking over two years from the initial enquiry. My exploring the interesting and varied collection of
group, the Exmoor Extroverts, have previously ancient engines and carriages that are displayed
enjoyed three Heritage Railways holidays and before returning to Lausanne.
after the last one in West Yorkshire I promised to
take them abroad. I knew there were a number of The next morning we travelled by train to Realp –
heritage railways in Switzerland as I’d been on a most unusually there was a problem with closing
FAM trip there when we had used the trains to get one of the doors on the train and we actually arrived
around. Ellen Walker from Travel Editions helped late so were chivied up to board the famous Furka
with the planning of this tour and made all our Steam Train which had been kept waiting especially
travel arrangements but it was the Swiss Tourist for us! The train climbed the steep track, via a long
Centre who came up trumps and they worked out tunnel, to the route’s highest point of 2,160m where
which trains we could use and when they would we had the opportunity of spending time in this
be operational. Their first suggestion of going in dramatic landscape before continuing our journey
July unfortunately clashed with a holiday already to Oberwald where we enjoyed lunch in a variety of
planned to the Outer Hebrides, so they came up cafes. Later we made our way back to the main-line
with an alternative date for a tour in September. station using a post-bus for a very exciting and rather
dramatic journey, round some incredible bends!
As the transport for this holiday was to be undertaken From there we caught a train to our next destination,
almost exclusively by train we decided to limit the Wengen. As there is no access for cars to this truly
numbers for this tour to 26, taking very many more delightful Alpine Ski resort, everything has to get
could have proved difficult to keep everyone together there via the modern cogwheel train. Here we stayed
for the crucial part of boarding the numerous trains for three nights in this charming car free haven.
we used. We flew from Bristol (our nearest airport) We also discovered (because one of our group was
to Geneva and then took a train to Lausanne, where unwell in the night) that if one needs an ambulance
we stayed for two nights; our hotel being located then they send a train for you! It was proof of how
very close to the underground station. The next day important it is to have holiday insurance as this was
we again used the underground and the main line a very costly operation.
services to access the Blonay-Chamby Railway. The
museum, which opened in 1968, has the largest The Brienzer Rothornbahn was our next vintage
collection of metre gauge relics in Europe. The short railway, this is a tourist rack railway built to climb
track (only 3km long) is steep but adhesion-worked from the shore of Lake Brienz to the summit of the
using both vintage steam and electric locomotives Brienzer Rothorn. After a thorough explanation by a
and rolling stock. The track is connected at both very knowledgabile member of the team, we were
ends with other railway lines; we visited the Museum taken to the engine shed and had the opportunity
10 Heritage Railway Associationto get up close to look at these engines which are Bidding farewell to Wengen we enjoyed a cruise by
built on a considerable tilt so look somewhat strange ferry to Thun then took the main-line train to Bern,
when parked in a shed on the level. They are all steam Switzerland’s capital. Here we were treated to a city
engines as the track has never been electrified. The tour on two vintage trams dating from the 1920’s –
track is 800mm and uses the Abt double lamella rack sadly the high street was under major reconstruction
system. We then all boarded the train and headed and closed to all traffic so our journey was partly
for the summit, at 2,244m this is the fourth highest around the suburbs. However we did have plenty
railway in Switzerland, with the chill wind and rarefied of free time when we were able to explore some of
air some of us became a bit breathless. This rack the fascinating city centre. All to soon it was time to
railway is 7.6km long and it took quite some time to move on and from here, we took the mainline train
make it’s way up the mountain – there was plenty of to Lucerne where we stayed our last two nights.
time to admire the stunning views overlooking the Our walking tour the next morning revealed such
beautiful Lakes below us and to appreciate the many an interesting city. A magnificent paddle-steamer
colourful wild flowers growing beside the track. took us to Vitznau and our last vintage cog-wheel
train took us to the summit of Mount Rigi – opened
The stunning Schynige Platte Railway was our next in 1871 this is Europe’s oldest mountain railway.
hertiage train experience, it’s a mountain rack railway
Starting on the lakeside it is located between two of
in the Bernese highlands but it only runs from June
the arms of Lake Lucerne. Reaching a height of 1,752
to mid October. It was opened in 1893 and electrified
metres (5,748ft) above sea level, the Rigi Railways
in 1914. It runs on a 800mm track from Wilderswil to
are the highest standard gauge railways in Europe.
the wildflower gardens of the Schynige Platte. Taking
As the train wound its way upwards a surprise was in
nearly an hour to wind its way along 7.25km of track
store as it had snowed overnight and the mountains
it climbs through forests initially which open out into
looked stunning clothed in pristine white. From here
Alpine pastures and rise some 1,420m (4,660ft). As
we neared the gardens there were some wonderful we made our way to Basel and flew back to Bristol.
views of the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau. Here we were
welcomed by two gentleman playing their Alpine What a fantastic itinerary, all worked out with such
Horns, what an amazing sound in that rarefied air. precision - one day we made nine different journeys.
On the return journey to Wengen most of us took Apart from the minor incident of the train door not
a train to Grindlewald. As the usual cable car to the shutting, every journey was timed to the minute. We
summit was being rebuilt, we had a most exciting ride were very fortunate and enjoyed some wonderful
in a local bus making our way to the summit of the weather which enhanced the tour. Everyone
Mannlichen at 2,343m (7,687ft). From here we took returned knowing they had participated in a unique
the new aerial Gondola back to Wengen, this only journey and our thanks are due to all those who
takes about 5 mins to decend just over 3,500ft. planned such a special venture.
Heritage Railway Association 11Railway Tours for Photographers Geoff Cooke, Managing Director of Geoff’s Trains Limited, explains his train photography tours Britain’s heritage railways are well known with superb photographs appearing in the local and international enthusiast media. However, it has proven difficult for both local and foreign photographers to experience them in a well-planned, comprehensive touring package. Geoff’s Travel Club, a division of Geoff’s Trains Ltd., has teamed up with Tanago Gmbh, a German specialist rail photography tour operator, to offer photographers from around the world a unique opportunity to pack a number of photo charters on appropriate railways into tours lasting between one and two weeks. The next tour will feature nine days of narrow gauge photographic charters in Wales. Some iconic narrow- gauge railways are included in a true photographer’s extravaganza. This will be followed early in 2021 with visits to some of the larger standard gauge railways in England, an opportunity to photograph big steam locomotives in scenic surroundings. More information can be found on the Geoff’s Trains website at www.geoffs-trains.com. 12 Heritage Railway Association
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Great Laxey Mine Railway
Located in the village of Laxey, on the eastern coast of the Isle
of Man, the restored railway runs along the surface section of
the tramway which once carried lead and zinc ores from deep
inside the Great Laxey Mine.
The railway's terminus is located at the Valley Gardens
which was once the site of the Great Laxey Mine's Washing
Floors. Passengers travel in a tiny carriage, hauled by a replica
of one of the original steam engines, through the Island's only
railway tunnel and along the line which once carried wagons
loaded with the metal ores.
At the Mines Yard terminus of the railway, a series of
information boards explain the surviving mining features. The
Laxey Wheel, the Lady Isabella, is just a short walk away from
the terminus. Built in 1854 to pump floodwater from the mine,
it is the largest working waterwheel in the world and is the
Island's most visited tourist attraction. In 2006, the former Snaefell Mine waterwheel was restored to working order on
the Valley Gardens. No other railway can boast of a waterwheel at each end!
Please take a few minutes to look at the various pages of the website (www.laxeyminerailway.im) which explain
the history of the Great Laxey Mine, the mine railway, how it was restored, its rolling stock and operating days and much
more. The Links tab also offers you a path to our Facebook page with current photographs of work and events being
carried out by the volunteers.
The Great Laxey Mine Railway is owned by the Laxey and Lonan Heritage Trust, a registered Manx Charity, which
was formed in 1997 to promote the rich industrial and natural histories of Laxey Village and Lonan Parish. The railway is
operated and maintained entirely by volunteers from the Laxey and Lonan Heritage Trust.
Heritage Railway Association 13Visit the
Apedale Valley
Light Railway
‘Twixt Sea and Pine’
Sit back, relax and let the train take the
strain as the North Norfolk Railway
meanders its way through stunning
coastal and country landscapes.
Special Events Dining Trains Galas
Experience Days
01263 820800
www.nnrailway.co.uk
14 Heritage Railway AssociationEast of England UK Heritage Railway Listings Heritage Railway Association 15
Find a Heritage Railway
East of England The Midlands
21 Colne Valley Railway 27 Amerton Railway
21 East Anglian Railway Museum 27 Apedale Valley Light Railway
22 Epping Ongar Railway 28 Cambrian Heritage Railways
22 Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust 28 Chasewater Railway
23 Mid-Suffolk Light Railway 29 Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway
24 North Norfolk Railway PLC 30 Crich Tramway Village
24 Wells & Walsingham Light Railway 30 Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
25 Whitwell & Reepham Railway 31 Evesham Vale Light Railway
31 Foxfield Railway
32 Great Central Railway PLC
North West & Isle of Man 32 Great Central Railway (Nottingham)
33 Lincolnshire Coast Light Railway
37 Douglas Bay Horse Tramway 34 Midland Railway - Butterley
37 East Lancashire Railway 34 Nene Valley Railway
38 The Great Laxey Mine Railway 35 Peak Rail
38 Groudle Glen Railway 35 Severn Valley Railway
39 Isle of Man Steam Railway
40 Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway
40 Manx Electric Railway
East of England
41 Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway The Midlands
42 Ribble Steam Railway & Museum North West & Isle of Man
South East
42 Snaefell Mountain Railway South West
43 South Tynedale Railway Yorkshire & North East
Wales
Scotland
16 Heritage Railway Association IrelandSouth East South West
44 Amberley Museum 56 Avon Valley Railway
44 Bluebell Railway 56 Babbacombe Cliff Railway
45 Buckinghamshire Railway Centre 57 Bideford Railway Heritage Centre
45 Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway 57 Bodmin & Wenford Railway
46 Didcot Railway Centre 58 Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company
46 East Kent Railway Trust 58 Dean Forest Railway
47 Exbury Gardens Railway 59 Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway
48 Hampton & Kempton Waterworks Railway 60 Helston Railway
48 Hollycombe Steam in the Country 60 Lappa Valley
49 Isle of Wight Steam Railway 61 Launceston Steam Railway
49 Kent & East Sussex Railway 62 Lynton & Barnstaple Railway
50 Lavender Line 62 Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway
50 Leighton Buzzard Railway 63 Seaton Tramway
51 Mid Hants Railway 'Watercress Line' 64 South Devon Railway
52 Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway 64 STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
52 Rother Valley Railway 65 Swanage Railway
53 Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway 66 West Somerset Railway
54 Spa Valley Railway 66 Yeovil Railway Centre
54 Swindon & Cricklade Railway
55 Thames Steam Packet Boat Company
Heritage Railway Association 17Yorkshire & North East 68 Aln Valley Railway 68 Beamish, The Living Museum of the North 69 Central Tramway Company, Scarborough 69 Elsecar Heritage Railway Wales 70 Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway 70 Head of Steam - Darlington Railway Museum 80 Aberystwyth Cliff Railway 71 Heatherslaw Light Railway 80 Bala Lake Railway 72 Keighley & Worth Valley Railway 81 Brecon Mountain Railway 72 Kirklees Light Railway 82 Ffestiniog Railway 73 Locomotion 82 Great Orme Tramway 74 Middleton Railway 83 Gwili Railway 74 National Rail Bishop Auckland Ltd 84 Llanberis Lake Railway 75 National Railway Museum 84 Llangollen Railway 76 North Yorkshire Moors Railway 85 Pontypool & Blaenavon Heritage Railway 76 Stephenson Railway Museum 86 Snowdon Mountain Railway 77 Tanfield Railway 86 Talyllyn Railway 78 Vintage Carriages Trust 87 Vale of Rheidol Railway 78 Weardale Railway 88 Welsh Highland Heritage Railway 79 Wensleydale Railway 88 Welsh Highland Railway 79 Yorkshire Wolds Railway 89 Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway 18 Heritage Railway Association
Scotland
90 Almond Valley Light Railway
90 Bo’Ness & Kinneil Railway
91 Glenfinnan Station Museum
91 Keith & Dufftown Railway Ireland
92 Leadhills & Wanlockhead Railway
92 Royal Deeside Railway 97 Donegal Railway Heritage Centre
93 Strathspey Railway Company 97 Downpatrick & Co Down Railway LTD
94 Summerlee Edwardian Tramway 98 Headhunters Railway Museum
94 West Coast Railways - The Jacobite 98 Railway Preservation Society of Ireland
Heritage Railway Association 19East of England 20 Heritage Railway Association East Anglian Railway Museum
East of England
COLNE VALLEY RAILWAY
Castle Hedingham, CO9 3DZ
T: 01787 461 174
E: info@colnevalleyrailway.co.uk
W: www.colnevalleyrailway.co.uk
Key Information Sample the atmosphere and take a ride on an award winning period country
railway. A pretty line, almost a mile long, with relocated station buildings,
signal boxes and bridges all lovingly restored and rebuilt. A large and varied
Period of Operation:.................... Mar - Dec collection of vintage steam and diesel engines, carriages and wagons that
Adult Ticket Price:........................ £8 represent much of our railway heritage.
Senior/Junior Ticket Price:........... £5
Group Discount Available:.......... Yes Reasons to Visit:
No. Required for Discount:......... 10
• Range of Driving Experiences
Pre-booking Essential:................. Yes
Guided Tours:............................... No • Range of events throughout the season
On-site Museum:.......................... Yes • Catering Facilities and Shop
Disabled Access:........................... Yes • Interactive Indoor Model Railway
Catering Available:....................... Yes
Alcohol Licence:............................ - • Signal box visits
Coach Parking:.............................. -
What else is in the area?
Driver / Organiser Incentive:........ -
Length of Track:........................... 1 Mile • Hedingham Castle
Number of Stations:.................... 1 • Halstead Antiques Centre
Average Length of Visit:............... 2 hours
• Warner Textile Archive, Braintree
EAST ANGLIAN RAILWAY
MUSEUM
Chappel Station, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2DS
T: 01206 242524
E: reception@earm.co.uk
W: www.earm.co.uk
Key Information Adjacent to the Chappel railway viaduct and based at Chappel station on the
Gainsborough branch line, the East Anglian Railway Museum is a living heritage
Period of Operation:.................... Jan - Dec museum. Original, restored station buildings tell the story of railways and everyday
Adult Ticket Price:........................ £7 lives of people in East Anglia from the 1840s through to the 21st century.
Senior/Junior Ticket Price:........... £4
Group Discount Available:.......... 10% Reasons to Visit:
No. Required for Discount:......... 10 • Working signal boxes
Pre-booking Essential:................. Yes • Historic Goods Shed and other period station buildings
Guided Tours:............................... Yes
On-site Museum:.......................... Yes • Restoration Shed open for viewing
Disabled Access:........................... Yes • Range of vintage carriages, coaches, steam and diesel locomotives
Catering Available:....................... Yes • Great vintage railway carriage café
Alcohol Licence:............................ Yes
Coach Parking:.............................. Yes What else is in the area?
Driver / Organiser Incentive:........ Yes
• Colchester Zoo
Length of Track:........................... 0.5 Mile
Number of Stations:.................... 1 • Beth Chatto’s Gardens
Average Length of Visit:............... 2-3 hours • Marks Hall Estate & Arboretum
Heritage Railway Association 21East of England
EPPING ONGAR
RAILWAY
Station Approach, Ongar, CM5 9BN
T: 01277 365200
E: enquiries@eorailway.co.uk
W: www.eorailway.co.uk
Key Information Epping Ongar Railway is an award winning railway in Essex running on the
former Eastern end of the Underground Central Line. It operates heritage
Period of Operation:.................... Apr - Oct trains between North Weald and Ongar and to a halt in Epping Forest.
Adult Ticket Price:........................ £14
Senior/Junior Ticket Price:........... £7 Reasons to Visit:
Group Discount Available:.......... Yes • Easy to access – public transport at Epping Station and motorway at M11
No. Required for Discount:......... 15 • Onboard dining experiences available – fish & chips
Pre-booking Essential:................. Yes
Guided Tours:............................... Yes • Heritage buses as part of the experience
On-site Museum:.......................... No
What else is in the area?
Disabled Access:........................... Yes
Catering Available:....................... Yes • Secret Nuclear Bunker
Alcohol Licence:............................ No • Royal Gunpowder Mills
Coach Parking:.............................. Yes
• Epping Forest
Driver / Organiser Incentive:........ Yes
Length of Track:........................... 9.4km
Number of Stations:.................... 2
Average Length of Visit:............... 3 hours
MID-NORFOLK RAILWAY
PRESERVATION TRUST
Station Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1DF
T: 01362 851723
E: info@mnr.org.uk
W: www.mnr.org.uk
Key Information Steam and diesel trains with events such as 1940s Weekend, Beer Festival,
The Polar Express™ Train Ride and, for 2020, the visit of Flying Scotsman in
Period of Operation:.................... Mar - Dec October. Plus Cream Tea and High Tea trains, Galas and Vintage Bus and
Adult Ticket Price:........................ £16 Classic Car Days.
Senior/Junior Ticket Price:........... £5
Group Discount Available:.......... Yes Reasons to Visit:
No. Required for Discount:......... 10 • Steam or Diesel trains through the Heart of Norfolk
Pre-booking Essential:................. Yes • Large free car park at Dereham Station
Guided Tours:............................... No
On-site Museum:.......................... Yes • Tea Room and Museum at Dereham Station
Disabled Access:........................... Yes • Great day out for all the family
Catering Available:....................... Yes
Alcohol Licence:............................ Yes What else is in the area?
Coach Parking:.............................. Yes • Bonner’s Cottage
Driver / Organiser Incentive:........ Yes
• Dereham Leisure Centre
Length of Track:........................... 11 Miles
Number of Stations:.................... 5 • Strikes Bowling Alley
Average Length of Visit:............... 2 hours
22 Heritage Railway AssociationEast of England
MID-SUFFOLK LIGHT
RAILWAY
Brockford Station, Wetheringsett, Suffolk
IP14 5PW
T: 01449 766874
E: marketing@mslr.org.uk
W: www.mslr.org.uk
Key Information Today’s ‘Middy’ is a genuine look at how a rural railway served it’s community
up to 100 years ago. The railway offers steam train rides in genuine Great
Eastern Railway 4-wheel coaches plus original buildings, passenger and
Period of Operation:.................... May - Sep
goods vehicles and a Museum of the line’s the history.
Adult Ticket Price:........................ £10
Senior/Junior Ticket Price:........... £5 Reasons to Visit:
Group Discount Available:.......... Yes
No. Required for Discount:......... Contact
• Suffolk’s only preserved standard gauge heritage railway
Pre-booking Essential:................. Yes • Three resident operational steam locomotives
Guided Tours:............................... Yes • Rolling Stock - the oldest GER first class smoking coach/ the oldest railway
On-site Museum:.......................... Yes horse box
Disabled Access:........................... Yes
• Lottery Funded Restoration Shed and restoration of our own locomotive
Catering Available:....................... Yes
Alcohol Licence:............................ Yes • MSLR Museum in the Ian Allen building featuring many images and artefacts
Coach Parking:.............................. Listing
Driver / Organiser Incentive:........ Possible
What else is in the area?
Length of Track:........................... 0.25 Miles • Museum of East Anglian Life, Stowmarket
Number of Stations:.................... 2 • Ipswich Transport Musem
Average Length of Visit:............... 3 hours • 100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum, Dickleburgh, Diss
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NORTH NORFOLK
RAILWAY PLC
Sheringham Station, Station approach,
Sheringham, Norfolk NR26 8RA
T: 01263 820800
E: enquiries@nnrailway.co.uk
W: www.nnrailway.co.uk
Key Information The Railway runs from Sheringham via Weybourne to Holt. It operates Steam
and Heritage Diesel services the main season operating daily services
Period of Operation:.................... Feb - Nov from Easter to the end of October. March and November have weekend
Adult Ticket Price:........................ £14 timetabled operations. Special events take place during the year including
Senior/Junior Ticket Price:........... £10 Galas , Beer Festival and 40’s weekend.
Group Discount Available:.......... Yes
Reasons to Visit:
No. Required for Discount:......... See online
Pre-booking Essential:................. No • Stunning views of the North Norfolk countryside
Guided Tours:............................... No • Frequent trains providing the opportunity to experience both Steam and
On-site Museum:.......................... Yes Diesel traction
Disabled Access:........................... Yes • All day rover ticket provides the opportunity to experience all the railway offers
Catering Available:....................... Yes
Alcohol Licence:............................ Yes • Friendly helpful volunteer staff who are here to make the most of your day
Coach Parking:.............................. Yes
What else is in the area?
Driver / Organiser Incentive:........ No
Length of Track:........................... 5.5 Miles • Sheringham Park accessible from Weybourne Station by foot
Number of Stations:.................... 3 • The seaside town of Sheringham and the attractive town of Holt
Average Length of Visit:............... 3-4 hours • Felbrigg Estate National trust House, Gardens and Estate
WELLS & WALSINGHAM
LIGHT RAILWAY
Stiffkey Road, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk,
NR23 1QB
T: 01328 711630
E: wellswalsinghamrailway@gmail.com
W: www.wwlr.co.uk
Key Information Enjoy regular steam trains from the seaside town of Wells to the beautiful
village of Walsingham. Clanking over and under bridges, past a hill-fort
Period of Operation:.................... Mar - Oct and an abandoned platform, stop for an explore in Walsingham or visit the
Adult Ticket Price:........................ £9.50 shops and beach in Wells. Activities every school holiday and Christmas
Senior/Junior Ticket Price:........... £7.50 specials. Popular Enchanted Railway all Summer!
Group Discount Available:.......... Yes
No. Required for Discount:......... 12 Reasons to Visit:
Pre-booking Essential:................. Yes • Historic Walsingham
Guided Tours:............................... Yes
• Seaside town of Wells
On-site Museum:.......................... No
Disabled Access:........................... Yes • Longest 10 and a quarter inch railway in the world at 4 miles
Catering Available:....................... Yes
Alcohol Licence:............................ No What else is in the area?
Coach Parking:.............................. Yes • Holkham
Driver / Organiser Incentive:........ Yes • Coastal scenery
Length of Track:........................... 4 Miles
• Harbour Railway in Wells
Number of Stations:.................... 2
Average Length of Visit:............... 2-3 hours
24 Heritage Railway AssociationEast of England
WHITWELL & REEPHAM
RAILWAY
Whitwell Road, Reepham, Norfolk, NR10
4GA
T: 01603 871694
E: info@whitwellstation.com
W: www.whitwellstation.com
Key Information We opened to the public in February 2009, fifty years to the day after the line
was closed to passengers. We are dedicated to giving our visitors a taste of
Period of Operation:.................... All year how the Midland and Great Northern Railway ran this line, as well as running
Adult Ticket Price:........................ £3 a variety of Events.
Senior/Junior Ticket Price:........... £1
Group Discount Available:.......... Yes Reasons to Visit:
No. Required for Discount:......... 10+ • Food available all day
Pre-booking Essential:................. No • Engine shed tours
Guided Tours:............................... Yes
On-site Museum:.......................... Yes • Easy Parking
Disabled Access:........................... Yes
What else is in the area?
Catering Available:....................... Yes
Alcohol Licence:............................ Yes • North Norfolk Railway
Coach Parking:.............................. Yes • Bure Valley Railway
Driver / Organiser Incentive:........ -
• Mid Norfolk Railway
Length of Track:........................... 0.75 Mile
Number of Stations:.................... 1
Average Length of Visit:............... 3 hours
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AMERTON RAILWAY
Amerton Railway, Stowe-by-Chartley
near Stafford, ST18 0LA
T: 01889 271337
E: enquiries@amertonrailway.co.uk
W: www.amertonrailway.co.uk
Key Information Amerton Railway runs through open countryside near Stafford and re-
creates a 2 foot narrow gauge railway from the 1920s. We have locomotives,
Period of Operation:.................... Apr - Oct coaches and wagons built in Staffordshire including Bagnall tank engine
Adult Ticket Price:........................ £2.50 Isabel from 1897. See our Website for Gala Events and Santa Special
Senior/Junior Ticket Price:........... £1.80 Bookings.
Group Discount Available:.......... Yes
No. Required for Discount:......... 15 Reasons to Visit:
Pre-booking Essential:................. No • Extensive narrow loco collection
Guided Tours:............................... Yes
• Countryside Picnic Area
On-site Museum:.......................... Yes
Disabled Access:........................... Yes • Events & Santa Specials
Catering Available:....................... Yes
Alcohol Licence:............................ Yes What else is in the area?
Coach Parking:.............................. Yes • Shugborough Hall
Driver / Organiser Incentive:........ Possible • Stafford Castle
Length of Track:........................... 1 Mile
• Cannock Chase
Number of Stations:.................... 2
Average Length of Visit:............... 1 hour
APEDALE VALLEY LIGHT
RAILWAY
Loomer Road, Chesterton, Newcastle-
under-Lyme Staffs ST5 7LB
T: 0845 094 1953
E: info@avlr.org.uk
W: www.avlr.org.uk
Key Information The AVLR is a narrow gauge railway using steam and diesel locomotives. Our
short ride is beside the Country Park. We have a very extensive collection of
Period of Operation:.................... Apr - Oct narrow gauge railway equipment.
Adult Ticket Price:........................ £3.50
Senior/Junior Ticket Price:........... £1.50 Reasons to Visit:
Group Discount Available:.......... Yes • Short ride (doesn’t take too long)
No. Required for Discount:......... Varies • Fully accessible
Pre-booking Essential:................. No
Guided Tours:............................... No • Cost-effective
On-site Museum:.......................... Yes
What else is in the area?
Disabled Access:........................... Yes
Catering Available:....................... Yes • Etruria Industrial Museum
Alcohol Licence:............................ No • Emma Bridgewater pottery
Coach Parking:.............................. Yes
• Apedale Heritage Centre
Driver / Organiser Incentive:........ Possible
Length of Track:........................... 0.25 Miles
Number of Stations:.................... 2
Average Length of Visit:............... 1-2 hours
Heritage Railway Association 27Midlands
CAMBRIAN HERITAGE
RAILWAYS
Station Building, Oswald Road, Oswestry,
Shropshire SY11 1RE
T: 01691728131
E: info@cambrianrailways.com
W: www.CambrianRailways.com
Key Information Our Aim; The restoration of Oswestry’s unique railway heritage into both a
working passenger service and a visitor attraction of national significance.
Period of Operation:.................... 6 months Based at two separate sites one in the centre of Oswestry which has a steam
Adult Ticket Price:........................ £6 loco and the other is at Llynclys, three miles to the south.
Senior/Junior Ticket Price:........... £4
Group Discount Available:.......... No Reasons to Visit:
No. Required for Discount:......... - • We are a small friendly railway with big ambitions and small prices
Pre-booking Essential:................. No • Close to the centre of town and picturesque rural areas
Guided Tours:............................... Yes
On-site Museum:.......................... Yes • A museum based on the history of the Cambrian Railways Company and
Disabled Access:........................... Yes its successors
Catering Available:....................... Yes
What else is in the area?
Alcohol Licence:............................ Yes
Coach Parking:.............................. Yes • Oswestry Iron Age Hillfort
Driver / Organiser Incentive:........ - • Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
Length of Track:........................... 1 Mile
• Llanymynech Limeworks
Number of Stations:.................... 1
Average Length of Visit:............... Varies
CHASEWATER RAILWAY
Brownhills West Station, Chasewater Country
Park, Pool Lane, Brownhills, WS8 7NL
T: 01543 452623
E: admin@chasewaterrailway.co.uk
W: www.chasewaterrailway.co.uk
Key Information Chasewater Railway operates heritage steam and diesel trains on Sundays
and Bank Holiday Mondays March to November, most Saturdays from Easter
to October and certain weekdays throughout the summer. Our volunteers
Period of Operation:.................... Mar - Dec give up their valuable spare time to restore, maintain and develop the
Adult Ticket Price:........................ £6.50 railway and associated infrastructure to help tell the story of the local area
Senior/Junior Ticket Price:........... £4.50 and it’s industrial heritage. All of the money you choose to spend here is
Group Discount Available:.......... Yes reinvested to support this work.
No. Required for Discount:......... 30
Pre-booking Essential:................. No Reasons to Visit:
Guided Tours:............................... Possible • Local colliery history
On-site Museum:.......................... Yes
• Steam and diesel trains
Disabled Access:........................... Yes
• Tea Room
Catering Available:....................... Yes
Alcohol Licence:............................ No • Chasewater Country Park
Coach Parking:.............................. Yes
Driver / Organiser Incentive:........ Yes What else is in the area?
Length of Track:........................... 2 Miles • Lichfield City
Number of Stations:.................... 4 • Drayton Manor
Average Length of Visit:............... 2.5 hours
• Alton Towers
28 Heritage Railway AssociationMidlands
CLEETHORPES COAST
LIGHT RAILWAY
Lakeside Station, Kings Road, Cleethorpes,
NE Lincolnshire, DN35 0AG
T: 01472 604657
E: info@cclr.co.uk
W: www.cclr.co.uk
Key Information Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway is one of Britain’s oldest seaside miniature
railways and has been delighting young and old for over 70 years. Enjoy a
Period of Operation:.................... Feb - Nov relaxing four mile return journey along the picturesque Humberside Coast
Adult Ticket Price:........................ £3.50 - £5 behind one of the railways steam or diesel locomotives.
Senior/Junior Ticket Price:........... £3 - £4.50
Group Discount Available:.......... Yes Reasons to Visit:
No. Required for Discount:......... 15 • 5 star hygiene rated Platform One Café
Pre-booking Essential:................. Yes • Home to the smallest pub on the planet ‘The Signal Box Inn’
Guided Tours:............................... Yes
On-site Museum:.......................... No • New for 2020 large picnic area and drive your own train for Under 10’s
Disabled Access:........................... Yes • Extensive selection of special events held throughout the year
Catering Available:....................... Yes
Alcohol Licence:............................ Yes What else is in the area?
Coach Parking:.............................. Yes • Greenwich Meridian Line
Driver / Organiser Incentive:........ Yes
• Cleethorpes Promenade
Length of Track:........................... 2 Miles
Number of Stations:.................... 3 • Jungle Zoo
Average Length of Visit:............... 1-3 hours
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We run steam train rides through the rural • Exciting Engine House Visitor Centre • Rese
Staffordshire Moorlands throughout the summer • Reserved seating for groups from 12 – 120 • Pre-b
season with discounts available for groups of 10 • Pre-booked catering facilities along the line • Well
or more! Get in touch today! • Well-stocked gift shop
Fancy upgrading to a cream tea service on board?
Cream tea services on dates throughout the year with SVR.CO.UK or 01562 757900
discounts available for tables of 4!
Email: grouptravel@svrlive.com
Number One Comberton Place,
Kidderminster, DY10 1QR
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Heritage Railway Association 29Midlands
CRICH TRAMWAY
VILLAGE
Cromford Road, Crich, Matlock, Derbyshire.
DE4 5DP
T: 01773 854321
E: enquiry@tramway.co.uk
W: www.tramway.co.uk
Key Information Built by a group of enthusiasts who later formed the Tramway Museum
Society, Crich Tramway Village is home to the National Tramway Museum
Period of Operation:.................... Mar - Nov and runs daily rides on their historic trams during their open season.
Adult Ticket Price:........................ £18
Senior/Junior Ticket Price:........... £11 Reasons to Visit:
Group Discount Available:.......... Yes • Views of the beautiful Derbyshire countryside
No. Required for Discount:......... 10 • Museums, tram depots, a woodland walk and sculpture trail, workshop
Pre-booking Essential:................. Yes viewing gallery, café, pub and shop
Guided Tours:............................... Yes
• There is an events programme, details can be found on the website
On-site Museum:.......................... Yes
Disabled Access:........................... Yes
What else is in the area?
Catering Available:....................... Yes
Alcohol Licence:............................ Yes • Crich Stand (Sherwood Foresters Memorial)
Coach Parking:.............................. Yes • Sir Richard Arkwright’s Cromford Mills
Driver / Organiser Incentive:........ Yes • Peak District Lead Mining Museum
Length of Track:........................... 1 Mile
• Derby Museum
Number of Stations:.................... 4
Average Length of Visit:............... 3-4 hours • Bakewell Old House Museum
ECCLESBOURNE VALLEY
RAILWAY
Wirksworth Station, Coldwell Street,
Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4FB
T: 01629 823076
E: ticketoffice@e-v-r.com
W: www.e-v-r.com
Key Information The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway is Derbyshire’s longest heritage railway,
offering unspoilt views of the countryside between Duffield and Wirksworth.
Period of Operation:.................... Feb - Dec Step on board one of our steam or heritage diesel trains for a trip back to
Adult Ticket Price:........................ £14.50 yesteryear, enjoying the nostalgia of yesteryear in the valley.
Senior/Junior Ticket Price:........... £7.50
Group Discount Available:.......... Yes Reasons to Visit:
No. Required for Discount:......... 10 • Derbyshire’s longest heritage railway (9 miles)
Pre-booking Essential:................. No • Beautifully restored coaches and railcars
Guided Tours:............................... Yes
On-site Museum:.......................... Yes • Picturesque valley running through the fields and alongside the river
Disabled Access:........................... Yes • Range of popular on train catering options on the Derbyshire Countryman
Catering Available:....................... Yes • Brand new museum at Wirksworth
Alcohol Licence:............................ No
Coach Parking:.............................. Yes What else is in the area?
Driver / Organiser Incentive:........ Yes
• Wirksworth Heritage Centre
Length of Track:........................... 9 Miles
Number of Stations:.................... 5 • Carsington Water
Average Length of Visit:............... 2-3 hours • Matlock Bath
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EVESHAM VALE LIGHT
RAILWAY
The Valley, Evesham Country Park, Twyford,
Evesham, Worcestershire Wr11 4DS
T: 01386 422282
E: enquiries@evlr.co.uk
W: www.evlr.co.uk
Key Information Take the steam train around the Country Park to Evesham Vale Station overlooking
some of the best scenery the Vale of Evesham has to offer, here you can break
Period of Operation:.................... Jan - Dec your journey for the picnic area & Playfort. Open every weekend and daily during
Adult Ticket Price:........................ £2.80 Worcestershire school holidays.
Senior/Junior Ticket Price:........... £2.30
Group Discount Available:.......... Yes Reasons to Visit:
No. Required for Discount:......... 20 • Steam hauled trains throughout the year
Pre-booking Essential:................. Yes • Great Scenery
Guided Tours:............................... No
On-site Museum:.......................... No • Friendly & Helpful staff
Disabled Access:........................... Yes • Free Parking
Catering Available:....................... Nearby
Alcohol Licence:............................ No What else is in the area?
Coach Parking:.............................. Yes • Evesham Almonry Museum & Bell tower
Driver / Organiser Incentive:........ No
• Broadway Tower
Length of Track:........................... 1.25 Miles
Number of Stations:.................... 2 • Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway
Average Length of Visit:............... 30-45 mins
FOXFIELD RAILWAY
Caverswall Road Station, Caverswall
Road, Blythe Bridge, ST11 9BG
T: 01782 396210
E: enquiries@foxfieldrailway.co.uk
W: www.foxfieldrailway.co.uk
Key Information Built for hauling coal from Foxfield Colliery, the line has some of the steepest
gradients and tightest curves in use on any passenger carrying railway in
Period of Operation:.................... Mar - Oct the UK. Today, An army of volunteers run steam train services every Sunday
Adult Ticket Price:........................ £8.50 with a host of events throughout the year.
Senior/Junior Ticket Price:........... £3.50
Group Discount Available:.......... Yes Reasons to Visit:
No. Required for Discount:......... 10 • Regularly complemented on friendly staff
Pre-booking Essential:................. No • Unique characteristics compared to any other railway
Guided Tours:............................... Possible
On-site Museum:.......................... Yes • Footplate visits available and encouraged
Disabled Access:........................... Yes
What else is in the area?
Catering Available:....................... Yes
Alcohol Licence:............................ Yes • Miniature Railway
Coach Parking:.............................. Yes • Onsite real ale bar in station building
Driver / Organiser Incentive:........ -
• Easy access from the A50
Length of Track:........................... 3 Miles
Number of Stations:.................... 2
Average Length of Visit:............... 2.5 hours
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GREAT CENTRAL
RAILWAY PLC
Great Central Road, Loughborough, LE11
1RW
T: 01509 632323
E: sales@gcrailway.co.uk
W: www.gcrailway.co.uk
Key Information Trains run every weekend of the year, bank holidays and selected week days
through the summer. In addition, First Class Restaurant Car Services provide
Period of Operation:.................... 12 months five course meals whilst travelling between Loughborough and Leicester.
Adult Ticket Price:........................ £18 Childhood dreams can come true with a Drive a Locomotive Experience
Senior/Junior Ticket Price:........... £9 when you can take the regulator on a mighty steam locomotive or notch up
Group Discount Available:.......... Yes on a powerful diesel. We also run many special events, including Steam Galas,
No. Required for Discount:......... 15 Peppa Pig, Bonfire Night, 1940s Wartime Weekend and Santa Specials.
Pre-booking Essential:................. Yes
Guided Tours:............................... Possible Reasons to Visit:
On-site Museum:.......................... Yes • UK’s only double track, main line heritage railway
Disabled Access:........................... Yes
Catering Available:....................... Yes
• Only place in the world where full size steam engines can been seen
Alcohol Licence:............................ Yes
passing each other – just as it was when steam ruled the rails
Coach Parking:.............................. Yes
What else is in the area?
Driver / Organiser Incentive:........ Yes
Length of Track:........................... 8 Miles • Abbey Pumping Station
Number of Stations:.................... 4 • National Space Centre
Average Length of Visit:............... 3 hours • The Bell Foundary
GREAT CENTRAL
RAILWAY (NOTTINGHAM)
Mere Way, Ruddington, Nottingham. NG11 6JS
T: 0115 9405705
E: info@gcrn.co.uk
W: www.gcrn.co.uk
Key Information The Great Central Railway - Nottingham now offers almost 10 miles of heritage
railway running through the beautiful scenery of South Nottinghamshire and
North-West Leicestershire. Entirely staffed by volunteers, all income is used
Period of Operation:.................... Apr - Oct to preserve railway & transport heritage for future generations.
Adult Ticket Price:........................ £12
Senior/Junior Ticket Price:........... £6 Reasons to Visit:
Group Discount Available:.......... Yes • Only full-size heritage railway in Nottinghamshire where Heritage Steam
No. Required for Discount:......... 10+ & Diesel services re-create the experience of train travel from when it was
more than just a way to travel from one place to another
Pre-booking Essential:................. No
Guided Tours:............................... Possible • Nottingham Society of Model Engineers including Gauge 1, 3½ inch,
On-site Museum:.......................... Yes
5-inch gauge raised tracks & 7¼ inch gauge ground level track running
every weekend from Easter
Disabled Access:........................... Yes
Catering Available:....................... Yes
• Home to Nottingham Area Bus Society and an extensive collection of
heritage buses, some regularly carrying visitors around local areas
Alcohol Licence:............................ Yes
Coach Parking:.............................. Yes • Resident Model Rail Society with multiple gauge layouts on public display
Driver / Organiser Incentive:........ Possible
Length of Track:........................... 10 Miles What else is in the area?
Number of Stations:.................... 2 • Rushcliffe Country Park
Average Length of Visit:............... 4-5 hours • Framework Knitters Museum
• Manor Farm Park and Woodlands
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