Foxfield Railway 2014 Leaflet

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2014 timetable & information www.foxfieldrailway.co.uk


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All Steam

All Steam

Red Timetable

Yellow Timetable

Caverswall Road

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Dilhorne Park

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Dilhorne Park

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Special Events take place throughout the year. A special timetable will be in operation.

Santa Specials run during December - please check our website later in the year for details.

Please Note: Steam locomotives are used throughout the year and the smoke from these engines adds to the heritage ambience of this historic railway. Please take care when close to the locomotives, especially when trains are leaving the stations. Every effort will be made to maintain the services shown. However, the Company reserves the right to cancel, alter or suspend any train without notice and accepts no liability for any loss, inconvenience or delay thereby caused.

2014 Fares

Non-Event days

Adult:

£8.00

Concession:

£6.50

Children (u16):

£3.50

Family (2+2)

£20.00

Special Events:

Please check the special event pages on our website nearer to the event date as prices may vary.

Please refer to our website www.foxfieldrailway.co.uk for the most up to date information.

Special Events Vintage Car Rally Foxey’s Easter Specials Miniature Weekend Foxey’s Family Fun Summer Steam Gala Victorian Coal by Rail Days out with Teddy National Heritage Weekend Autumn Steam Gala Santa Specials Santa Specials

Sunday 6th April 18th - 21st April 3rd - 5th May 28th & 29th June 19th & 20th July Sunday 10th August 20th, 24th & 25th August 13th & 14th September 27th & 28th September 29th & 30th November 6th - 24th December

Don’t forget use our vouchers at the back of this leaflet and you can save upto 50%!

Summer Evening Special: 5th July see our website for more details.


Steam & Cream Land Cruise Trains

Come and enjoy a majestic Sunday afternoon steam hauled train journey while enjoying a cream tea on board. Your steam hauled train will depart Caverswall Road Station at 16:00hrs* prompt for a 50 minute scenic round trip to the setting of the BBC’s Victorian Costume drama “Cranford”. Your train will travel through the Staffordshire Moorlands to the famous Hanbury Halt station which displays fine views across the across the countryside, during your journey a cream tea consisting of a large homemade scone, jam, cream and a pot of tea will be served to you at your seat. After disembarking you may wish to sample a real ale or a glass of wine in our fully licensed bar before onward travel. Prices £13.00 per head or save 10% when booking a table of four for just £47...

2014 Dates: Sunday 30th March, Sunday 4th May, Sunday 8th June, Sunday 6th July, Wednesday 6th August*, Sunday 17th August, Wednesday 27th August*, Sunday 7th September, Sunday 5th October* & Wednesday 29th October*.

To book call 01782 396210 or email: enquiries@foxfieldrailway.co.uk Please arrive 30 minutes before departure in order to be shown to your seats. *Please note midweek and October Cream Tea Services depart at 15:00hrs.


Footplate Experience Courses A fantastic opportunity to relive the bygone era…

The Foxfield Railway offers the thrill of firing and driving a full-sized locomotive. Whether it is to realise a life-long ambition, or as that very special gift, driving a railway locomotive is an amazing adventure. Experiences that we currently offer include:

Steam Train Footplate Ride Duration: One Hour 6th April, 4th May, 8th June, 6th July, 7th September & 5th October.

Only £260!

Only £60!

Steam Train Driver Experience

Duration: All Day 5th April, 3rd May, 7th June, 5th July, 6th September & 4th October.


Fancy a bite to eat? Tantalise your taste buds with a delicious meal in our buffet, if your after a light bite or a full meal, we have something for you. A warm welcome awaits you and your family as well as a generous helping of hospitality.

How about a drink? Our CAMRA award winning bar ‘The One Legged Shunter’ serves a variety of real ales from local suppliers as well as one or two interlopers from further afield. Our coal burning stove helps you to feel well and truly at home. A popular venue with the locals!

Visit our Souvenir Shop... Our on-site shop stocks a wide range of souvenirs, gifts, toys, DVD’s and model railway items. Visit the on-line shop at www.thesteamrailwayshop.com.

Group Travel Travelling as a pre-booked group not only provides a discount on your ticket price for our standard train services but it also includes reserved seating on our trains. Group travel is available for pre-booked groups of ten or more persons. Call 01782 396210 to find out more information.

Special Trains and Corporate Hospitality We are able to offer the full hire of the railway throughout the year and have trains to comfortably sit 200 people. We can offer a bespoke service and tailor your event to your needs. Call us to see how we could meet your requirements: 01782 396210.

Private hire and functions Our Caverswall Road Station has the benefit of being able to offer a facility for all types of Parties, Wedding Receptions and Private Events. If you would like to know more about what we can offer call 01782 396210 for more details.


Miniature Railway

Why not extend your visit with a 1/2 mile trip on the miniature railway. Let those miniature marvels take the strain as you sit back, relax and enjoy. The railway runs every weekend and is located by the overflow car park towards the rear of the engine shed.

NEW FOR 2014

Use our vouchers d saveKnotty anThe ! upto 50%

Heritage Train

2014 *Terms of use for money saving vouchers: 1). Vouchers can only be redeemed on non-event days.

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2). Vouchers cannot be used on special services unless specified. 3). Vouchers valid from March 30th until June 31st 2014 and September 1st until October 31st 2014.

4) Only one voucher can be used per visit. 5) No photocopies will be accepted. 6) Vouchers cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

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How to find us

Public Transport: Nearest bus stop is at Blythe Bridge, approx. 1/2 mile walking distance. Contact First Bus Company on: 08456 020 121 The nearest Main Line railway station is Blythe Bridge, approx. 1/2 mile walking distance. Contact National Rail enquiries on: 08457 48 49 50 All our trains are steam hauled. Every effort will be given to provide the advertised facilties. However the company reserve the right to alter services, facilites and dates/ times of operation without notice and accepts no liability for any loss inconvenience or delays caused.

Foxfield Railway

Caverswall Road Station, Blythe Bridge, Staffordshire, ST11 9BG

Tel: 01782 396210 Enquiries@foxfieldrailway.co.uk Website: www.foxfieldrailway.co.uk Connect with us...


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