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Remember those relaxing days of yore ... ... when travel on trains was full of fun and excitement. Cosy compartment coaches, a chance meeting or a fond farewell, milk churns and mail bags, pigeons and porters, flowers and fresh air at the country station, birds singing as excitement mounts with the sound of a distant whistle, then the sight, sound and smell of the steam engine arriving at the station! A cup of railway tea and a sandwich, a visit to the local pub across the road from the station or a short walk into the countryside….Welcome to the Dean Forest Railway, the Friendly Forest Line!



Whether it is to bring back memories or show children the magic of trains from a bygone era, come and let us help re-create that wonderful of atmosphere of a country railway. And don’t forget to have a chat with the driver, guard or any of our volunteers, for you can be sure of a cheery reply! We love running the railway and want you to enjoy it as much as we do!



Please click here for the calendar of our operating dates and then browse the web site, perhaps starting by clicking on “Your visit” (top of page) to explore our railway – “The Friendly Forest Line” in the magical and medieval Royal Forest of Dean! We look forward to seeing you soon!

'A dream come true - drive a steam loco!' Spend a whole day operating a typical Great Western Branchline...



click here for further information ... or if you would prefer to drive a diesel loco please click here

A visitor to our Day Out with Thomas wrote... I am a local resident and on Friday 30th June I took my 3 1/2 year old daughter on the Thomas day. I just wanted to say what a fantastic time we had & that I was really impressed with the organisation and I thought it was real value for money in a world where so often days out cost a fortune for little reward. Her favourite part was chasing the steam train on Daisy. She loved being able to go on the carousel as much as she wanted and I thought the drawing/DVD room was an excellent idea as somewhere to do a quiet activity for a bit of time out on a busy day. Well done all of you and thankyou. Mrs C.
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What's on in 2009

Forthcoming dates for your diary...

5th, 6th, 9th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 24th December

Santa Specials

Don't miss the Santa Special! Please click here for details, how to save money and start your Christmas festivities for all the family!

JingleFest...

Friday 4th December

Free Park & Ride from Norchard to Lydney Town Station and back.

The Lydney Traders Association is delighted to announce its involvement in organising Lydney’s Annual Christmas Lights switch on and procession, with beautiful floats showing ‘Christmas Through the Ages’ and Santa on his magical sleigh.

The procession will be held on Friday 4th December between 6pm and 9pm and will start at the Town Hall and work its way down through the town.

For further information please click here to download LTA's Newsletter in pdf format.

Christmas Holiday Mince Pie Specials...

27th & 28th December, 1st January 2010
Christmas Day is over and its time to get out for some fresh air and perhaps a short walk!

Time for a trip on our Mince Pie Specials! Running on Sunday 27th December (Heritage diesel railcar), Monday 28th December (Steam) and New Year's Day 1st January (Heritage diesel railcar), these are an ideal opportunity to get out of the house and travel through the magical forest (keeping a look out for some deer or even a wild boar!) and perhaps a short walk at Parkend and a visit to the pubs for a bite and some real ale!

Trains depart from Norchard (allowing the option of time for a short walk or pub visit at Parkend) at 1040, 1124 and 1203. For a round trip excluding walk, trains also leave at 1307 and 1348. You may also start your round trip from Parkend station at 1105 or 1250 and from Lydney Junction at 1145 or 1330. For a copy of the full timetable, please click here.

Day Rover unlimited travel tickets, including a complimentary mince pie, are: Adult £10, Seniors £9, Child (5-16) £5,Family (2A + 2C) £28.

There's no need to book in advance - just come along and enjoy the day!