The Forest Railway Stories

Children's book series based on the Dean Forest Heritage Railway. Join Teddy The Diesel Engine and others on more adventures!

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Join Pannier and friends for an unforgettable adventure at the Dean Forest Railway! 🚂✨ Enjoy steam train rides, meet the author of ‘Forest Railway Stories’ 📚, and join fun activities for all ages 🎉. Mark your calendar for June 28th-29th! 📅 Tickets at https://t.co/kF9IoMkkSJ

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It’s been a privilege to take part in the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟎 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭. With just 60 days remaining until the 200th anniversary of the modern railway, here is Matt Crossfield’s episode of ‘𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬’. #Railway200
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🚂✨ Who’s that digging in the brake van? Find out as Wilbur Wabbit uncovers the mystery in the latest Puppet Show from our Fun Day Out Event at the Dean Forest Railway! Don’t miss the fun — join us for a day full of adventures! 🎭🐇 #deanforestrailway
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Bluebell railway I love you

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Thanks to everyone who joined this year’s Fun Day Out! 🚂✨ Pannier carried passengers, and Wilbur Wabbit kept everyone entertained — even stopping mischievous moles in the brake van! 🐾🎉 Wishing you a great summer, and we look forward to next year! ☀️🎈

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Volunteering Day 15 TTI:
As Wilbur Wabbit sat in his favourite carriage, wondering what his next job should be, he got distracted by a large bee. “Buzz off!” shouted Wilbur. “Alright,” said the bee, “stop rabbiting on about it!”
https://t.co/kF9IoMkkSJ… or call 01594 845840

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Volunteering Day 14 Tickets Office:
Working in the ticket office, Wilbur Wabbit is keen to impress. However, he realised his mistake; he wasn’t supposed to be handing out leaves to let, but actual leaflets.
https://t.co/kF9IoMkkSJ… or call 01594 845840

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Join us for a fun-filled day at the Dean Forest Railway! Enjoy fantastic model train displays, thrilling games, engaging activities, and a charming puppet show. Bring your friends and family along for a memorable adventure! 🚂🎉#DeanForestRailway #FamilyFun

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Volunteering Day 13 Steam Crew:
As Wilbur is told to tidy up his coal, he discovers that there is much to sort out!
https://t.co/kF9IoMkSIh… or call 01594 845840

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Volunteering Day 12 Signalman:
Wilbur Wabbit, the signalman of the day, struggles to switch a point. He struggles so much that he begins to wonder if something is blocking the lever.
https://t.co/kF9IoMkSIh… or call 01594 845840

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Volunteering Day 11 Shunter:
As many staff members try to find the world's biggest handkerchief, Wilbur Wabbit secures some railway goods to a truck with some white tarpaulin he found.
https://t.co/kF9IoMkkSJ… or call 01594 845840

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Volunteering Day 10 Shop Keeper:
As he attempts to price the book, Wilbur Wabbit has difficulty locating the front cover.
https://t.co/kF9IoMkkSJ… or call 01594 845840

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Volunteering Day 9 SecondHand shop:
Wilbur Wabbit eagerly hops into the charity coach, excited to exchange his old, worn-out hat for a brand new, stylish one.
https://t.co/kF9IoMkSIh… or call 01594 845840

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Volunteering Day 8 Saloon Attendance:
As Wilbur Wabbit pulls back the curtains, the team at the Dean Forest Railway chooses to enjoy a charming movie.
https://t.co/kF9IoMkSIh… or call 01594 845840

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Volunteering Day 7 Porter:
As the many passengers boarded the train, the Crow Controller wonders where his suitcase filled with peanuts has vanished.
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Volunteering Day 6 Passengers guard:
As Wilbur Wabbit, Gloucestershire’s finest, sweeps the floor, he wonders where his missing green watering can have gone.
https://t.co/kF9IoMkSIh… or call 01594 845840

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Volunteering Day 5 Museum:
Tick tock, went the clock. Wilbur contemplated, watched, and waited until he realised… he couldn’t tell the time.
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Volunteering Day 4 Goods Guard:
Ahoy! Anchor’s Aweigh! Oh no, wait, it’s just a brake van. Rabbits and brake vans don’t belong together; they've burrowed enough time already!
https://t.co/kF9IoMkSIh… or call 01594 845840

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Volunteering Day 3 Diesel Driver:
As Wilbur raced down the track, he was on his way to drive the DMU for its first train. He had already made the arrangements beforehand; He DM’d the DMU!
https://t.co/kF9IoMkkSJ… or call 01594 845840

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Volunteering Day 2 Crossing keepers:
The alarm bell blares so loudly that Wilbur Wabbit can't figure out how to cover his ears!
https://t.co/kF9IoMkkSJ… or call 01594 845840

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Volunteering Day 1 Cafe:
Wilbur Wabbit is eyeing a delicious carrot cake! We intended for him to take a slice, not the whole cake!
https://t.co/kF9IoMkkSJ… or call 01594 845840