The world's first steam hauled railway, the Stockton & Darlington opened on the 27th of September 1825.
2025 marks the bi-centenary of the modern railway, heralding Rail 200; a year-long worldwide celebration.
Driving your own engine is something that is sure to thrill and certainly makes a brilliant Christmas, birthday or anniversary gift!
For Enthusiasts
Sit back, relax and enjoy afternoon teas. Whilst you watch the countryside roll by
Dining
Join us for an exclusive 'Behind the Scenes' tour of our Carriage & Wagon department.....
For Enthusiasts
Carriage & Wagon
Fish and Chip Specials - Join us for an evening of Fish & Chips served at your table, as you travel through the Cotswold Countryside.
Dining
Join us for a journey through the Cotswold Countryside enjoying Fish & Chips onboard one of our vintage trains.
Dining
A guided tour of our Loco Sheds, Signal Box and Carriage & Wagon works with a select group of like minded individuals
For Enthusiasts
Take charge of the engine on this Gold course! Something that is sure to thrill and certainly makes a brilliant Christmas, birthday or anniversary gift.
For Enthusiasts
Your chance to work out "Who Dunit"! whilst aboard "The Cheltenham Fryer"
Dining
Our courses offer a driving experience over the full length of our line between Broadway to Cheltenham.
Diesel Locomotive
For Enthusiasts
Diesel Department
Our annual Diesel Gala promises a unique blend of vintage charm and modern power, celebrating the rich heritage of railway transportation.
Galas
If you go down to the GWSR on Thursdays, be sure of a cuddly surprise.
Enjoy a super time creating some exciting things at the GWSR during the school holidays!
If you go down to the GWSR on Bank Holiday Sunday, be sure of a cuddly surprise.
The sound of a 1750hp English Electric 12CSVT diesel engine rumbling through Greet Tunnel is hard to beat, especially when there’s two of them!
Diesel Department
Diesel Locomotive
For Enthusiasts
Our courses offer a driving experience over the full length of our line between Broadway to Cheltenham.
Diesel Department
Diesel Locomotive
For Enthusiasts
The sound of a 2,580 bhp Sulzer 12LDA28-C diesel engine rumbling through Greet Tunnel is hard to beat, especially when there’s two of them!
Diesel Locomotive
Diesel Department
For Enthusiasts
Two Class 20 Diesel Electric Locomotives working together in multiple working may be a sight many remember.
Diesel Locomotive
For Enthusiasts
Diesel Department
Our courses offer a driving experience over the full length of our line between Broadway to Cheltenham.
Diesel Locomotive
For Enthusiasts
Diesel Department
Join us for our Railway 200 Celebration and learn more about what we do at the GWSR!
Galas
Our courses offer a driving experience over the full length of our line between Broadway to Cheltenham.
Diesel Locomotive
For Enthusiasts
Diesel Department
An action-packed weekend featuring locomotives from our home fleet
Galas
All our race trains are chartered by our partner organisation Classic Hospitality.
Fish and Chip Specials - Join us for a Lunchtime Fish & Chips, served at your table, as you travel through the Cotswold Countryside.
Dining
Are you ready to embark on a magical journey this holiday season?
For Families
We would love to keep you up-to-date with what's going on at our Railway and so we produce occasional newsletters to tell you about forthcoming events and special occasions.
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