October 2009 news archive

Racing away this November posted on 02/11/2009
The Cheltenham Open meeting takes place on 13th-15th November at Cheltenham Racecourse - why don't you let the train take the strain and use Cheltenham Racecourse station for the purpose it was built for?
Latest update from the linside clearance team posted on 29/10/2009
BBC Radio 5 Live link posted on 28/10/2009
You can still listen to the Steam Night programme presented by Howard Benson, which he recorded at David Shepherd’s studio and at Toddington, when the artist and wildlife conservationist celebrated the 50th birthday of his locomotive Black Prince.
GWR Christmas card posted on 28/10/2009
Damp weather didn’t dampen Diesel spirits posted on 26/10/2009
There was plenty of variety both in terms of weather and motive power at the GWR’s Autumn Diesel Gala…
Fireworks posted on 26/10/2009
A steam train to the fireworks – what more could you ask for? Don’t miss the Fireworks Express, departing 18.00 from Toddington bound for the Round Table Fireworks Spectacular at Cheltenham Racecourse, on Saturday 7th November
Bridges: at Gretton and Laverton posted on 26/10/2009
Work is being carried out on two of the GWR's bridges at present
Diesel gala this weekend! posted on 23/10/2009
If you passion is for the best diesel powered display in the country, then the GWR is the place to be this weekend…
Class 67 for the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway? posted on 22/10/2009
Saturday 17th October saw a special train, in the charge of ‘Royal’ class 67 diesel-electric locomotive no. 67005 Queen’s Messenger deliver its passengers to Cheltenham…
Diesel gala timetable posted on 20/10/2009
Latest P-way department update posted on 19/10/2009
Buy Santa tickets online posted on 17/10/2009
2010 Timetable posted on 14/10/2009
Latest C&W update posted on 14/10/2009
A postcard from Black Prince posted on 14/10/2009
David Shepherd’s 9F class no. 92203 Black Prince is on holiday – at the Great Central Railway, based at Loughborough. The locomotive seems to be enjoying its break working on a route that was once familiar territory to the 9F class.
Steam Rally posted on 12/10/2009
Record crowds enjoyed a wonderful spectacle of farm machinery, traction engines, cars, bikes, fire-engines, models – you name it, it was at the second Steam & Vintage Fair to be held at Cheltenham Racecourse over the weekend of 10th and 11th October.
Latest S&T update posted on 10/10/2009
Steam and horses at the Cheltenham Showcase posted on 09/10/2009
The GWR and Cheltenham Racecourse are teaming up for special family day on Saturday 17th October to provide families with a rare glimpse of what goes on behind the scenes both at the railway and at the Racecourse. Called The showcase, the day includes a morning of racing as well as meeting jockeys, visiting the commentary box, weighing room, go into the ring and even try your hand at saddling a horse!
Countdown to Steam & Vintage Fair posted on 06/10/2009
The weather forecast appears to be 'sunshine and showers' for the weekend ahead, when the 24th Steam & Vintage Fair takes place for the second year at Cheltenham Racecourse
Don’t dilly dally on the way! posted on 05/10/2009
Youngsters from schools in Cirencester and Cheltenham descended on the GWR recently and marked 70 years since children were evacuated from Britain’s cities for a safer life in the country.
Crackerjack competition - win tickets to Steam & Vintage Fair - and dinner on the diner posted on 02/10/2009
The events website Crackajack is offering free tickets to the 24th Steam & Vintage Fair and a top-class meal on the railway's Elegant Excursions dining train
Black Prince and 5542 go travelling posted on 01/10/2009
The GWR's larest and smallest locomotives are away for a little while. No. 92203 Black Prince has gone north to the Great Central Railway, while 'small Prairie' no. 5542 has taken a trip to the seaside, on the West Somerset Railway