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Run by volunteers, the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway is unique and very special. The volunteers all love the railway and have something else in common, a desire to inspire the next generation of Young Engineers!
You are invited to join them for their Railway Young Engineers Event.
Date: 28th & 29th September
Time: 10am – 4pm
Location: Main Car Park, Toddington Railway Station
Entrance to the event is free at Toddington - normal prices apply to travel on the train.
Full details - Calling all young enthusiasts and budding engineers! Step into the fascinating world of steam and diesel railways and discover the magic of engineering at the GWSR Young Engineers Event. This is a fantastic opportunity for children and teenagers to explore, learn, and get hands-on experience with the marvels of technology that helps our railway operate throughout the year. Ages 5-15 (plus big kids too!)
Event Highlights:
Interactive Displays / Workshops: Engage in exciting workshops where you can learn about the mechanics of steam engines and how they work. Departments represented include:
• Permanent Way – explore how our team lay track. Do you know our track is over 14 miles long - The procedure mainly comprises the following steps: ballast unloading – ballast spreading – track lifting – track lining – tamping.
• Diesel Department – get inside the cab of one of our diesel locos
• Signalling – step into our demonstration signal box and chat to our signaller, understand how signalling works and see them in action.
• Carriage & Wagon Department – see how our engineers maintain the braking systems on our carriages. Having working brakes is very important!
• Steam Department – Catch our large display which will help you understand precisely what is involved in overhauling and restoring one of our wonderful steam engines.
• Bio-Diversity – we have a large team who work to protect our 'nature corridor'
• GWRT – meet members of our Trust to understand more about what our volunteers do
• Youth Group – Intime, do you want to be involved?
– There will be tours of both the steam loco and diesel sheds throughout the day. Please check with the GWRT team in the marquee for timings. Please note there are specific terms and conditions to these. Closed-toe shoes must be worn, all under 16's must be accompanied by an adult. Sadly, due to the nature of the sheds, wheelchairs and walking frames can't be permitted on the tours. You must be over 11 to go on a tour of the sheds.
️Meet the Experts: Get inspired by meeting real-life engineers and railway experts who will share their knowledge and passion for our railway.
Images by Jack Boskett.
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