Colne Valley Railway

A small, friendly railway with 1 mile of track and many different scales of trains. Many events through out the year. - more than just a train ride. Essex

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On Sunday, you have the chance to drive out Class 03. Check the website for details, no need to book.

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Open this weekend during the #bankholiday.

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Sun shining before the start of yesterdays service

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Ride behind 3 power cars in one day! #class43 #hst #intercity

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HST Powercar 43023 sits at Hedingham after another successful driver experience day last Saturday.

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🎄 Join us for an evening of train rides, Christmas lights and food!

In its 3rd Year, Twilight evenings offer train rides with illuminated displays and hot food.

https://t.co/nP6k7Jw6X4

#essexnightsout #daysoutwithkids #daysoutwithkidsuk #essexfamilydaysout #eveningout

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A few pictures of the goings on recently.

We've had night time train movements, HSTS, out last half term running day and look at the autumn leaves!

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Yesterday, sunrise. HST 43082 and the resident 08 await the mornings duties. Driver experience day!

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Class 121 DMU W55033 is in operation today.

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Bubble car 122 W55033 heads to Nunnery.

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🎅🚂 All aboard and visit Santa by train this Christmas! 🎄✨

Santa is coming to town! Throughout December, he will be with us at the Colne Valley Railway. Get to meet Santa and his elves.

👉 Learn more and book: https://t.co/kXQ8VmakCU

#christmas2025

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We had a driver experience event today. A lucky few people got the opportunity to drive a HST.

Everybody left with big smiles.

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We started the HST set today after some new batteries were installed in the buffet. 48 individual cells make up the complete battery, weighing just under 1 tonne.

We have a driver experience this Saturday so the set now awaits their arrival. #hst

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Sweet idea!

Here is one of our volunteer dogs Henry inspecting the mini rail platform and signal box at the end of platform 2

#dogsontheplatform

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It would be nice if people posted photos with #dogsontheplatform in memory of Sam RIP 05.07.2024

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On July 20th, we kick off the summer holidays by letting dogs take over the railway.

We are hosting a 13-category dog show, and all dogs are welcome to enter. All dogs will get free entry!

To learn more:
https://t.co/FSAB15GUAC

#essex #daysout

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Earlier this month it was announced that 43023 received a new old livery!

The 125 Heritage team did a superb job on this.

#hst #class43

[roga @roga_]

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Colne Valley Railway, Essex 2011
#geograph #Railway #locomotive #heritagerailway
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Our 2024 operating days are now live on our website! https://t.co/LxwiLKzWkv #steamrailway #heritagerailway #steamtrain

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See this Instagram video by @colnevalleyrailway https://t.co/VY7S0qYbnZ

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Tickets for Santa selling fast!
Tickets for our Santa experience are still available. Visit our website https://t.co/LxwiLKzWkv and click on the Santa bookings button. #santa #heritagerailway #christmas