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Dean Forest Railway.
The Dean Forest Railway is a four mile standard gauge heritage railway running between Lydney Junction and Parkend in the Forest of Dean.
Throughout the year there are special events such as A Day Out with Thomas, Drive a Steam Train, and the Great Western Branchline Weekend.
Address:
Dean Forest Railway,
Norchard,
Forest Road,
Lydney,
Gloucestershire GL15 4ET
Website:
www.deanforestrailway.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