The railway is, as usual, hosting a number of popular special events throughout 2007. Additional events may be added during the year – so keep visiting this page. Additional details are published here as they are finalised. We aim to have full information available at least three weeks before each event.

Steam Galas - Intensive steam-hauled services, with all available locos in steam. Demonstration freight trains too!
Thursday 31st May to Sunday 3rd June 2007
Saturday 15th September and Sunday 16th September 2007

Autumn Steam & Vintage Rally - Back by popular demand! Steam and vintage vehicles and engines of all kinds, memorabilia, and fun for all the family.
Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th October 2007

Days Out with Thomas - join us for a fun-packed weekend as ‘Thomas’ and friends take over the railway!
Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th April 2007.
Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th September 2007.

Click here for our special Thomas pages.

Wildlife & Steam - a rare opportunity to see some of David Shepherd’s recent wildlife paintings – and some of his iconic work painted during the dying days of steam on British Railways, all in the aid of the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation.This postponed event will now happen on 12th and 13th April 2008 – make a note in your diary now.

Diesel Galas - the GWR has one of the finest fleets of heritage diesel locomotives in the country. Enjoy a diesel-powered day with a difference!
30th March to 1st April 2007
15th to 17th June 2007
3rd and 4th November 2007
27th December 2007

Fish & Chips Specials - Sorry but all of this year’s specials are now sold out. Details of next year’s trains will be posted as soon as they are available.

Transport Nostalgia Days - a special day for the car and commercial vehicle enthusiast. Historic vehicles, activities and demonstrations at Winchcombe station - travel by train from Cheltenham or Toddington!
Sunday 10th June 2007
Sunday 8th July 2007
Sunday 23rd September 2007

If you want to join in the fun by displaying your classic vehicle, then please contact Jim Clarke on 01243 373788 or email jimclarke@onetel.com. Also we are very happy to talk to all classic vehicle clubs about having their rally at the railway.

Santa Specials - visit Santa by steam train!
Santa specials run throughout December 2007. Click here for details and click here to download the booking form.

New Year trains, 2008 - Join the GWR for New Year steam & diesel running - your last chance to ride on the GWR during the 2007 season. Trains will run to the 2007 blue timetable.
Monday 1st January, 2008

Please note that this page contains details of all our 2007 events, including those that may have sold out or have already taken place. We leave them on this page so that if you’ve been unlucky enough to have missed an event, you know what you might expect to see happening during the following season. Please check the event dates carefully. Whilst GWSR plc will endeavour to run the services and events as advertised, the railway reserves the right to cancel, alter or suspend any train or event with notice and accepts no liability for any loss, inconvenience or delay thereby caused.