Dean Forest Railway - Gloucestershire, UK
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N 51° 44.157 W 002° 32.354
30U E 531817 N 5731770
The Dean Forest Railway provides a great trip from Parkend in the north to Lydney in the south, amongst the Royal Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire.
Waymark Code: WMM8DZ
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/10/2014
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In 1970 the Dean Forest Railway Society was formed prior to the closure of the branch line. The first Steam Open Day occurred in October 1971. It is one of many lines which were closed in the area and lucky to be saved. The route was part of the former Severn and Wye Railway which ran from Lydney to Cinderford.
British Rail still held Parkend at this time so the society sought further land. The Norchard colliery and power station was acquired in 1974. Today this is the centre where parking can be found and the Norchard Steam Centre is located. Norchard opened in 1978.
With British Rail relinquishing the line to traffic in the 1980s the railway then grew to include Lydney Junction in 1995. Lydney Town station was opened in April 2001.
Parkend reopened as a regular passenger train station in 2006 to return Dean Forest Railway to its origins. Today the line runs from Parkend to Lydney Junction with an enjoyable ride through the forest.
Engine Type: Tourist line has more than one engine of various types
Gauge of Railway: Standard Gage
Approximate Adult Fare: 11.00 (listed in local currency)
Approximate Child Fare: 5.00 (listed in local currency)
Type: Spur (out and back)
Length of Route: 6.8km
Dates of Operation: From: 03/22/2014 To: 12/31/2014
Frequency of departures: Every Weekend and Wednesdays, some other days as detailed in the Timetable on the website; Every couple of hours.
Key Attractions:
Royal Forest of Dean, wildlife, walks, Lydney town and harbour
Does this Scenic Railroad Provide: Brunch, Lunch or Dinner Trains?: yes
Railroad Website: [Web Link]
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