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Community rail report – Oswestry to Gobowen
Cambrian Heritage Railways was awarded up to £50,000 in October 2021 by the Department for Transport under their Restoring Your Railway Ideas Fund (round 3) scheme. This award was to fund the preparation of a Strategic Outline Business Case (SOBC) for the development of a Community Rail service utilising the Oswestry to Gobowen railway corridor. […]
TV Presenter Susan Calman Unveils Cambrian Loco
Comedian and television presenter Susan Calman has officially named a heritage diesel locomotive based at Cambrian Heritage Railways. Ms Calman was filming for a new Channel 5 series of ‘Grand Days Out’ in Shropshire and visited the railway station at Weston Wharf along with her trademark campervan, affectionally named ‘Helen Mirren’. Calman took time out […]
Llynclys Station Opens For Free Heritage Weekends
Cambrian Heritage Railways is throwing open its doors this September for Heritage Open Days 2022. Over two weekends you can discover a little more about our heritage railway, and it’s all free of charge! This year’s national Heritage Open Days theme is ‘Amazing Inventions’ and what better place to visit for a unique insight into […]
Volunteers Week Plea From Cambrian Railways
Visitors looking to take the train on the newly opened Cambrian Heritage Railways (CHR) has proved so popular that the railway is looking for additional volunteers to help run the latest tourist attraction in Shropshire. The railway extension from Oswestry to Weston Wharf was officially reopened on 1st April by Member of Parliament for North […]
Easter Fun Starts At Cambrian Railways
Looking for something different to do with all the family at Easter? Why not take a fantastic journey into the past with Cambrian Heritage Railways (CHR) as they host their Easter ‘Eggstravaganza’ weekend between 15th – 18th April. The heritage railway welcomes everyone for a magical Easter treat with family-friendly activities, including Easter egg hunts […]
Cambrian Railway Reopens After 50 Years
A disused and derelict North Shropshire railway line abandoned for over 50 years has been restored by enthusiasts and will officially reopen as a heritage railway on Friday 1st April. Cambrian Heritage Railways (CHR) will welcome local dignitaries, invited guests. CHR members and volunteers to climb aboard and enjoy a nostalgic train journey from Oswestry […]
