How long is the GWSR railway?
28 miles
about the gwsr The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway is a volunteer operated heritage railway in Gloucestershire and Worcestershire offering a round trip of 28 miles. It uses part of the route of the former Great Western Railway’s main line from Birmingham to Cheltenham which used to run via Stratford-upon-Avon.
Will GWSR extend to Honeybourne?
The future of Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway’s (GWSR) trackbed north of Broadway to Honeybourne appears to be secure, following a series of recent developments. Currently, GWSR isn’t in a position to extend the railway northwards and is unlikely to contemplate it in the foreseeable future.
Is there a train station at Broadway?
Known as the Friendly Line in the Cotswolds, the GWR is a steam and diesel heritage railway which runs for some 14 miles between Cheltenham Racecourse via Winchcombe and Toddington to Broadway.
Where do GWR trains run?
Great Western Railway is the primary train operator in Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Bristol, Berkshire, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, and Oxfordshire.
When did Broadway station open?
1904
History. The original station opened in 1904, and closed to passengers in 1960; the original station buildings was demolished in Autumn 1963 although the line through the site remained open for regular passenger trains until 1968 and goods until official closure in November 1976.
How do you get to Broadway in the Cotswolds?
By car: You can reach Broadway by car by following the A44 from either the north or south – use the postcode WR12 7DT on your sat nav to take you to the high street.
What zone is Brentford?
Zone 4
Brentford is a railway station in the town of Brentford, in Hounslow, London. It is on the Hounslow Loop Line and in Travelcard Zone 4. The station and all trains serving it are operated by South Western Railway.
Which Tube line is Ealing?
Ealing Common is a London Underground station on the Uxbridge branch of the Piccadilly line and on the Ealing Broadway branch of the District line. Eastbound, the next station is Acton Town; westbound, the next station is North Ealing on the Piccadilly line and Ealing Broadway on the District line.
Is Broadway Cotswolds worth visiting?
With elegant Georgian homes set along quiet tree-lined streets, Broadway is a dreamlike Cotswolds village. If you are planning a holiday in this beautiful corner of England then you’ll find abundant things to see and do.
Is Broadway worth visiting?
Broadway Tower sits high up on the Cotswold scarp overlooking the town and is a true delight to the landscape. The folly, which was designed by Capability Brown, sits 312 metres above sea level. It’s the second highest point on the Cotswolds escarpment with really beautiful views, so it’s definitely worth a visit.
What is the GWSR?
The GWSR is a volunteer run steam and diesel heritage railway in the English Cotswolds. Since 1981, the volunteers have restored over 15 miles of line, together with platforms, buildings, steam and diesel locomotives and rolling stock.
What is the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway?
The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway is a volunteer operated heritage railway in Gloucestershire and Worcestershire offering a round trip of 28 miles.
Can you help GWSR Bridge 8 at Stanton?
Bridge 8 at Stanton needs urgent repairs in order to prevent further deterioration of the structure. The Railway needs £200,000 for this work but GWSR does not have these funds available. The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway Trust has therefore launched a public appeal for this money; please help by donating here .
How do I find the GWR line?
The GWR is shown on the standard Google maps and, if you select the “Satellite Imagery” option bottom left, you will be able to see the line disappear into and reemerge from Greet tunnel to the west of Winchcombe station. For those of you using sat navs the post code for Winchcombe station is GL54 5LD.