Mixed Traction Extravaganza

An action packed weekend of mixed traffic locomotives operating an intensive timetable!

Mixed Traction Extravaganza

Join us for a packed weekend of mixed traffic action as diesels and steam take turns to showcase the very best of the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway. An intensive timetable will operate across the full length of the line, featuring:

• Goods trains

• Local stopping services, including calls at Hayles Abbey Halt

• Non-stop express services

Things to See and Do

At Broadway

• View progress on our newest station

• Broadway Station Café open

• Visit the station shop

• Browse the Friends of Broadway fundraising shop

At Toddington

• Locomotive sheds open – see current restoration projects up close

• Goods train brake van rides

  • A unique way to experience the line

  • First come, first served

  • Additional £10 ticket payable on the brake van

  • Over 16s only

• Footplate rides (pre-book only) – enjoy a memorable journey on the footplate of one of our steam locomotives

• Visit the Cotswold Halt Café

• Toddington Narrow Gauge Railway operating

• Visit the GWRT Office to chat about Membership, Volunteering, and the Viaduct Appeal

At Winchcombe

• Carriage & Wagon Workshops open – see restoration projects in progress

• Viewing area beyond the C&W workshops

• Griddle & Coffeepot Café

• Discovery Coach and the Model Railway Coach

At Gotherington

• Excellent viewing location for passing trains

At Cheltenham Racecourse

• Steam locomotive cab visits

• Connecting bus service to Cheltenham Spa (Saturday & Sunday)

• Original 1912 ticket office open

• Goods train brake van rides (as per Toddington)

• Footplate rides (pre-book only)

Experience heritage railways at their most varied, exciting and immersive. Whether you’re a dedicated enthusiast or simply looking for a great day out, the Mixed Traction Extravaganza offers something for everyone.