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Colne Valley Railway.

The Colne Valley Railway is a short heritage railway with relocated station buildings, signal boxes and bridges all lovingly restored and rebuilt.

Throughout the year there are special events such as A Day Out with Thomas, steam operating days, diesel operating days, steam with Santa, Driver Experience Days and more.

Address:
Colne Valley Railway,
Castle Hedingham,
Essex CO9 3DZ
Website: www.colnevalleyrailway.co.uk

Some of the best heritage railways......

England: Great Central Railway.
 
England: Bluebell Railway.
 
England: West Somerset Railway
 
Scotland: Strathspey Steam Railway
 
Wales: Snowdon Mountain Railway

Recommended ......

Read: The life of George Stephenson and of his son Robert Stephenson; comprising also a history of the invention and introduction of the railway locomotive (1868)

Read: Rails Through the Forest: The Severn & Wye Railway, Norchard to Coleford, Cinderford and Lydbrook 1945-2012 (Railway Heritage)

Read: Great Britain's Heritage Railways: The Rise of the Railway Preservation Movement (Railway Heritage)

Read: The Essential Guide to Welsh Heritage and Scenic Railways (X Series)

Read: British Steam: Scottish Railways

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