The Official Website of "The Colliery Line" - Est. 1959
Chasewater Country Park, Brownhills West Station, Pool Lane (Off the A5), Burntwood, Staffs, WS8 7NL
Telephone 01543 452 623 :: Email info@chasewaterrailway.co.uk
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2019 Heritage Railway Association Awards – WINNER
We are delighted to announce we have been awarded the 2019 Heritage Railway Association award for Carriage & Wagon. This is for the restoration of the ex Littleton colliery brake van. The award means a lot to volunteers and recognises the hard work that goes into railway preservation. Photos D.Sealey/B.Marks (spelling mistake on plaque will […]
2019- Happy New Year
We would like to wish you all a very Happy and Prosperous New Year. From all the volunteers here at Chasewater railway. We hope to see you during our 2019 operating season full details of which will be published soon.
Thank you, 2018 Season
We have finished the 2018 regular timetabled trains for this year. Next non book service is Jan 1st 2019. The trustees and volunteers would like to thank all who have supported us again this year in any way and we hope to see you for our Santa specials or during 2019 with an exciting program […]
Winter timetable changes
Service update 9/10/18 Please note we are now operating to our winter service timetable which means means there is no standard Saturday service and services on Sundays run at the following times (No 4pm departure) :- Confirm from Brownhills West effective 14/10 11am, 12:15pm, 1:30pm and 2:45pm only. From Chasewater Heaths 11:45am, 1:00pm, 2:15pm, and […]
Coal Train weekend
Our Coal Train weekend features our unique MGR wagon rake, Mineral wagons and shunting demonstrations. Saturday will be diesel day and Sunday will be a mix of both steam & diesel locomotives. Standard fares apply, see special timetable will be posted below. More details will be added when available. Please note Bagnall Myfanwy is still […]
Halloween specials Fri26th/Sat27th2018
Update 26/10: 6pm trains sold out both days. Pay on the day availability for 7:15 & 8:00 pm on first come first served basis or call 01543 452623 our popular Halloween specials are back and due to demand this year it will be two nights of spooky goings on, come and ride the ghost […]
Late Summer Gala
Our next event is the late summer gala. Families and enthusiasts alike will enjoy this event which features all available home fleet locomotives operating and visiting guest Willy the well tank, intensive passenger service, brake van rides, freight and coal train demonstrations, accredited museum, model railway(s) , Model & Gift shops, Tea Room and more. […]
Family Fun Princess and Pirates day 27/08/18
Dress up as your favourite Princess or Pirate and come and join the fun here at your local heritage railway.
Postponed Volunteers Day 4th August
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the volunteers day on 4th August has had to be postponed. We will confirm a new date as soon as possible. We apologies for any inconvenience. Chasewater Railway
Mabel’s Vintage Fair July 29th 11am-4pm
Mabel’s vintage fairs return with their popular vintage fairs with a heavy influence on 1940’s this year but all years are still catered for. An update with more info will appear here asap. Hope to see you all there.