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Welcome to the Foxfield Railway, situated in the heart of the Staffordshire moorlands...

Dilhorne ParkFoxfield Colliery

(Future extension)

Blythe Bridge (Caverswall Road)

Welcome to the Foxfield Railway, situated in the heart of the Staffordshire moorlands...

Our unique Steam Railway nestles in the heart of Staffordshire at Blythe Bridge. You can travel on our wonderful steam hauled trains through the glorious countryside to Dilhorne Park, our current remote stop from where the trappings of modern life do not spoil the view as you are swept back in time...

From the days of the railway originally carrying coal from Foxfield Colliery to serve major cities including London, the Foxfield Railway has evolved into one of Staffordshire’s must do attractions.

Unlike many other heritage lines which follow valleys, the Foxfield Railway boldly crosses open moorland, hills and woods. This results in spectacular sights and sounds as the trains climb the steepest gradients to be found on standard gauge railways in the UK.

The Society’s main station at Blythe Bridge emulates the classic branch line termini of 100 years ago. It does, however, have the most modern of facilities and is fully accessible. The buffet, with its selection of traditional food, is complimented by our award winning “real ale” bar and souvenir shop. Our display of artefacts and historic locomotives is also here.

The railway is run by volunteers with trains normally running every Sunday and Bank Holiday from Easter until Christmas. Please see our timetable on page 4.

We hope to see you soon...

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Calendar and timetables...Special Events are indicated by dates surrounded by a black border. Please visit our website for details of extra trains in service and/or

activities taking place around the railway.

2012 Fares Non-Event days

adult: £7.50

Concession: £5.50

Children (16): £3.00

SpecialEvents:

Please check thespecial event

pages nearer to the event date as prices may vary.

Calendar and timetables...

Please Note

Steam locomotives are used throughout the year and the smoke from these engines adds to the heritage ambience of this historic railway. Please take care when close to the locomotives, especially when trains are leaving the stations. Every effort will be made to maintain the services shown. However, the Company reserves the right to

cancel, alter or suspend any train without notice and accepts no liability for any loss, inconvenience or delay thereby caused.

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Caverswall Road 12:00 13:30 15:00 11:30 13:00 14:30 16:00

Dilhorne Park 12:18 13:48 15:18 11:48 13:18 13:43 16:18

Dilhorne Park 12:25 13:55 15:25 11:55 13:25 14:55 16:25

Caverswall Road 12:43 14:13 15:43 12:13 13:43 15:13 16:43

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Caverswall Road 11:00 12:15 13:30 14:45 16:00

Dilhorne Park 11:18 12:33 13:48 15:03 16:18

Dilhorne Park 11:25 12:39 13:55 15:09 16:25

Caverswall Road 11:43 12:57 14:13 15:27 16:43

2012 Fares Non-Event days

adult: £7.50

Concession: £5.50

Children (16): £3.00

SpecialEvents:

Please check thespecial event

pages nearer to the event date as prices may vary.

Special EventsHippy HazeSaturday 7th - monday 9th april

The Hippy Hippy Shake Company are presenting a weekend of music and entertainment! Come along for some Easter madness.

Recruitment WeekendSaturday 28th - Sunday 29th april

A chance to see behind the scenes at Foxfield.See how you could get involved during 2012.

local Residents Daymonday 7th may

Family fun awaits all that visit. People livingwithin a 3 mile radius will be able to claimdiscount by using our NEW local resident card.

Diamond Jubilee Beer FestivalSaturday 2nd - tuesday 5th June

Steam, Music and Beer will be the order of the weekend as Foxfield hosts its first ever true beer festival. Over this Diamond Jubliee Weekend a theme will prevail throughout, providing fun for all during the day time with live music featuring in the evening. an event not to be missed!

Fathers Day morris minor RallySunday 17th June

Treat your dad with a visit to Foxfield andlet him bambuzzle you with some historyas Morris Minors gather for there annualday out at the railway.

Wickham Rally WeekendSaturday 14th July - Sunday 15th July

Wickham Trollies of all ages and origins are invited to attend the first rally at CaverswallRoad Station.

Summer Steam galaSaturday 21st - Sunday 22nd July

Our extensive fleet of historic steam engineswill wow and amaze crowds as they all taketurns on the notorious Foxfield bank.

Special Eventsteddy Bears Picnic Wednesday 8th, Sunday 26th, monday 27th august

Entertainment for kids as the teddy bears and ‘Foxey’ Foxfield’s own mascot join in the fun at this NEW event. Bring your own teddy for a chance to win a prize.

miniature Railway WeekendSaturday 11th - Sunday 12th august

A great chance to see what our younger membersare achieving with the Foxfield Miniature Railway. A weekend devoted to all things miniature.

traction Engine Steam PartySaturday 29th - Sunday 30th September

Something different is our annual gathering of Traction engines at Foxfield, these engine are masters of the road are always worth a look at.

Eastern European Car RallySaturday 13th - Sunday 14th October

Now a permanent fixture in the calendar, this eventpromises to bigger and better than last year with cars expected from far and wide across Europe and beyond.

autumn Steam galaSaturday 20th - Sunday 21st October

Our annual Autumn Steam Gala takescentre stage in the month of October.See a busy timetable with up to 5 steamengines operating over the whole lengthof the line. Everything you wouldexpect from a Foxfield Gala...

Santa Specials1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd & 24th December

Our Famous Winter attraction returns for another year as we welcome Father Christmasto Foxfield once again. Our magical servicesare popular with families looking for a safeand reliable fun day out to see Santa.

Days with Dubsy29th april, 27th may, 10th June & 25th augustCome see the ONLY working Steam Crane Tank in the country! Visitors will be able to get up close and personal with the engine, have the chance to visit the footplate and enjoy brakevan rides in the yard between liftingdemonstrations at Caverswall Road Station.

Come and enjoy a majestic Sunday afternoon steam hauled train journey while enjoying a cream tea on board. Your steam hauled train will departCaverswall Road Station at 16:00hrs prompt for a 50 minute scenic round trip to the setting of the BBC’s Victorian Costume drama “Cranford”. Your train will travel through the Staffordshire Moorlands to the famous “Hanbury Halt” station which displays fine views across the across the countryside, during your journey a cream tea consisting of a large homemade scone, jam, cream and a pot of tea will be served to you at your seat. After disembarking you may wish to sample a real ale or a glass of wine in our fully licensed bar before onward travel...

Prices £12 per head or save 10% whenbooking a table of four for just £43...

2012 Dates:Sunday 22nd April, Sunday 20th May, Sunday

24th June, Wednesday 11th July, Sunday 29th July, Wednesday 15th August, Sunday 19th August &

Sunday 23rd September.

To book call 01782 396210 or email:enquiries@foxfieldrailway.co.uk

Please arrive 30 minutes before departure inorder to be shown to your seats.

Steam & Cream land Cruise trains

Fancy a bite to eat?Tantalise your taste buds with a delicious meal in ourbuffet, if your after a light bite or a full meal, we have something for you. A warm welcome waits as well asgenerous hospitality.

How about a drink?Our CAMRA award winning bar ‘the One legged Shunter’ serves a variety of real ales from local suppliers as well as one or two interlopers from further afield. Our coalburning stove helps you to feel well and truly at home.A popular venue with the locals!

Visit our Souvenir Shop...Our on-site shop stocks a wide range of souvenirs, gifts, toys, DVD’s and model railway items. Visit the on-line shop at www.thesteamrailwayshop.com.

Footplate Experience CoursesA fantastic opportunity to be an engine driver for the day! We offer the thrill of firing and driving a full-sized steam locomotive. Whether it is to realise a life-long ambition, or as that very special gift, driving a railway locomotive is an amazing adventure. For information and to book call: 01782 396210

group travelTravelling as a pre-booked group not only provides adiscount on your ticket price for our standard trainservices but it also includes reserved seating in our trains. Group travel is available for pre-booked groups of ten or more persons. Call 01782 396210 to receive ourcomplementary groups travel guide to Foxfield brochure.

Special trains and Corporate HospitalityWe are able to offer the full hire of the railway throughout the year and have trains to comfortably sit 200 people. On various days throughout the year we can offer a bespoke service and tailor your event to your needs. Call us to see how we could meet your requirements: 01782 396210.

Private hire and functionsOur Caverswall Road Station has the benefit of being able to offer a facility for all types of Parties,Wedding Receptions and Private Events.If you would like to know more about what we can offer call 01782 396210 for more details.

Other Services

A railway, whether large or small needs virtually every skill imaginable from senior management through all kinds of financial and engineering management to hard graft on a shovel either firing a locomotive or packing ballast under the track. We have buildings and gardens to maintain as well as the trains themselves and the track whichthey run on.

Whatever skill you have we can use it. Any help or assistance you could give us on a regular or occasional form would be most welcome.

membership application Form:

Please complete the form below and send with a cheque made payable to “FLRS Ltd” to:

Name(s): Age (if under 18):

Address:

Postcode:

Telephone No: Mobile:

Email:

Occupation:

Annual Subscriptions (Please tick a category required)

Full (Adult): £12Family (2A + 2C): £20Junior (Under 14 - 17): £10

Optional donation (Please insert amount): £

Signed: Date:

If you are considering becoming a volunteer please tick this box: Reg. Office: Caverswall Road Station, Bylthe Bridge, Staffordshire, ST11 9BG Reg Charity No. 1127378

Please send your completed forms to:C/O Membership Secretary, Foxfield Railway,

PO Box 1967, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8YT

Why not join us?

Use our vouchers and save...

*Terms of use for money off vouchers:

1). Vouchers can only be redeemed on non-event days. 2). Vouchers can not be used on special services unless specified. 3). Vouchers valid from April until October 2012. 4) Only one voucher can be used per visit. 5) No photocopies will be accepted.

Public transport:

Nearest bus stop is at Blythe Bridge, approx. 1/2 mile walking distance. Contact First Bus Company on:

08456 020 121The nearest Main Line railway station is Blythe Bridge, approx. 1/2 mile walking distance. Contact National Rail enquiries on:

08457 48 49 50All our trains are steam hauled. Every effort will be given to

provide the advertised facilties. However the company reserve the right to alter services, facilites and dates/times of operation

without notice and accepts no liability for any loss inconvenience or delays caused.

FOxFIElD RaIlWaYCaverswall Road Station, Blythe Bridge,

Staffordshire, ST11 9BG

tel: 01782 396210Enquiries@foxfieldrailway.co.uk

Website: www.foxfieldrailway.co.ukPostal address: Foxfield Railway, P.O.Box 1967,

Stoke-on-trent, St4 8YtPhotographs courtesy of: G Walker, F Richards, D Fletcher,

H Hall, R Barnett & D Gilbert.Published by R Barnett FLRS Ltd.

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