GREAT WESTERN STEAM SPECTACULAR
Friday-Sunday 16-18 April 2010

Celebrate the 175th anniversary of the
GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
in the heart of Cornwall
.
 

WR 175 logo

  •  SIX Great Western Railway engines in steam -

  •    Nos 4247, 4612, 5521, 5526, 5552, 6435

  •  TWO visiting engines - Nos 5521 & 5526
                                 (with thanks to the Flour Mill and the South Devon Railway)

  •  A trio of ex-GWR ‘small prairie’ tanks, very much
                                     “the Bodmin engines” for 40+ years

  •  Intensive timetable on all three days

  •  Heritage goods train

  •  Friday evening Brake Van Special

  •  Saturday evening Steam Beer & Jazz train

  •  On Train Bar & Buffet Car, with real ale!

  •  Station Giftshop & Buffet

  •  Book signings by local author Maurice Dart

  •  Day/Weekend Rover Tickets - book now

  •  FREE parking at Bodmin General

  •  A great day out for both the family and enthusiast!

Photos:  Don Bishop - www.steamrecreations.co.uk

 Click here to download the leaflet for this event as a PDF

 Picture of Loco 5521
Picture of Loco 5526
Picture of Loco 5552
 FRIDAY 16 APRIL
                        Brake Van Special
  Goods                    
Bodmin General 08.45 10.00 10.50 11.40 12.30 13.20 14.10 15.00 15.50 16.40   18.30 20.00
Colesloggett Halt --- 10.09 --- 11.49 --- 13.29 --- 15.09 --- 16.49   --- ---
Bodmin Parkway 09.00 10.16 --- 11.56 --- 13.36 --- 15.16 --- 16.56   --- 20.16
Boscarne Junction  --- --- 11.05 --- 12.45 --- 14.25 --- 16.05 ---   18.45 ---
                           
Boscarne Junction  --- --- 11.13 --- 12.53 --- 14.33 --- 16.13 ---   19.00 ---
Bodmin Parkway 09.10 10.25 --- 12.05 --- 13.45 --- 15.25 --- 17.05   --- 20.30
Bodmin General 09.40 10.42 11.30 12.22 13.10 14.02 14.50 15.42 16.30 17.22   19.20 20.50

The GOODS train will convey passengers in the brake van. On the return journey, stops will be made for photographic run pasts.
Able-bodied ONLY—passengers MUST be able to climb on/off the brakevan from/to ground level. Special Fare—£10,
50% reduction for Rover Ticket holders. LIMITED ACCOMMODATION.
 

SATURDAY 17 APRIL
                        Steam Beer & Jazz
                       
Bodmin General 09.00 10.00 10.50 11.40 12.30 13.20 14.10 15.00 15.50 16.40   19.00 20.40
Colesloggett Halt --- 10.09 --- 11.49 --- 13.29 --- 15.09 --- 16.49   --- ---
Bodmin Parkway 09.16 10.16 --- 11.56 --- 13.36 --- 15.16 --- 16.56   --- 20.56
Boscarne Junction  --- --- 11.05 --- 12.45 --- 14.25 --- 16.05 ---   19.15 ---
                           
Boscarne Junction  --- --- 11.13 --- 12.53 --- 14.33 --- 16.13 ---   19.30 ---
Bodmin Parkway 09.25 10.25 --- 12.05 --- 13.45 --- 15.25 --- 17.05   --- 21.10
Bodmin General 09.45 10.42 11.30 12.22 13.10 14.02 14.50 15.42 16.30 17.22   19.50 21.30

 

SUNDAY 18 APRIL
  Goods                    
Bodmin General 08.45 10.00 10.50 11.40 12.30 13.20 14.10 15.00 15.50 16.40  
Colesloggett Halt --- 10.09 --- 11.49 --- 13.29 --- 15.09 --- 16.49  
Bodmin Parkway --- 10.16 --- 11.56 --- 13.36 --- 15.16 --- 16.56  
Boscarne Junction  09.00 --- 11.05 --- 12.45 --- 14.25 --- 16.05 ---  
                       
Boscarne Junction  09.10 --- 11.13 --- 12.53 --- 14.33 --- 16.13 ---  
Bodmin Parkway --- 10.25 --- 12.05 --- 13.45 --- 15.25 --- 17.05  
Bodmin General 09.40 10.42 11.30 12.22 13.10 14.02 14.50 15.42 16.30 17.22  

The GOODS train will convey passengers in the brake van. On the return journey, stops will be made for photographic run pasts.
Able-bodied ONLY—passengers MUST be able to climb on/off the brakevan from/to ground level. Special Fare—£10,
50% reduction for Rover Ticket holders. LIMITED ACCOMMODATION.
 

 

FRIDAY EVENING BRAKE VAN SPECIAL

Come and enjoy the special atmosphere of riding in a Goods Brake Van for a whole line trip, perhaps enjoying a glass of beer or two on the way! Cost £12.50 per person, including a Cornish Pasty supper (50% reduction for Rover Ticket holders). Advance Booking required
 

 

SATURDAY EVENING STEAM BEER & JAZZ SPECIAL

Enjoy the sound of jazz music whilst supping a pint of real ale, with the sight and smell of a steam engine. Band plays on the platform from 6pm, train departs at 7pm. All-inclusive ticket - includes train ride and a Fish/Sausage & Chip Supper. Fare: Adult £21.50, Child £10, Family £55. Advance booking required. 
Online Booking available only for this train - click here or see below

SPECIAL EVENT FARES

ONE DAY ROVER
Adult £15, Senior Citizen £14, Child £8, Family £40

WEEKEND ROVER (2 or 3 days)
Adult £25, Senior Citizen £23, Child £13, Family £50

Other fares also available.

Please note that ALL privilege ticket, free pass and voucher facilities will NOT apply at the Gala.

Special Event fares apply to all passengers.

THE BEST WAY TO ENJOY THE GALA TO THE FULL IS TO PURCHASE A ROVER TICKET


To book tickets for this event please telephone 0845 1259678 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday
or write, enclosing payment, to Bodmin & Wenford Railway, General Station, Bodmin, PL31 1AQ

 

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