East Somerset Railway

WELCOME TO THE EAST SOMERSET RAILWAY

Join us on the May BH Weekend 23rd - 25th May - perfect for both Diesel & Steam enthusiasts!

An extended timetable with the return of Ivatt 2MT 46447, operating alongside a second steam locomotive as well as heritage diesel unit L231.

We will be operating from both platforms and the timetable will include freight operations.

We have lots of events and experiences for you to enjoy throughout the year.

Tickets enable you to travel on multiple trains and spend the day at Cranmore.

We have a well stocked shop and the Station Cafe provides a delicious range of food and snacks 5 days a week.

Our main office is open Monday to Friday from 9.30am-3.30pm. Telephone 01749 880417.

Trains next run on

Tomorrow

Ivatt Return Weekend

10:00-46447
10:40-L231
11:10-4555
11:45-Goods
12:15-4555
12:55-L231
13:25-46447
14:05-4555
14:35-46447
15:15-L231
15:45-4555

24 May 26

Steam Train & Heritage Diesel Service - Sunday 24th

10:25-DIESEL
11:00-STEAM
11:45-DIESEL
12:30-STEAM
13:05-DIESEL
13:35-DIESEL
14:00-STEAM
14:45-DIESEL
15:30-STEAM

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The friendly steam railway

We provide a large, free car park, a short walk from Cranmore Station. This main station building houses The Station Cafe and Toilets at ground level, the Ticket Office and Shop at platform level. For the children there is a Play Area situated next to the café patio, so the adults can enjoy some refreshments while the kids let off steam!

The Station Café is open Wednesday to Sunday 9:30am - 3:30pm and the Ticket Office and Shop are open 9.30am - 3.30pm, seven days a week when we are in season. Visit The Station Café website here .

As well as steam train rides we have many special events for visitors to enjoy throughout our season, plus a variety of dining trains to savour and for the enthusiast, footplate experiences to get up close to the wonder of steam! Our station waiting room replica museum at the end of the platform, hosts an interesting selection of memorabilia and is one not to miss.

East Somerset Models is an independent shop based in a small building on the left side of the car park. They stock a wide range of model railway items, please see their website HERE for opening times and further details.

In 2018 The East Somerset Railway won funding by The National Lottery to support projects - visit our news section for updates and more information ESR Wins Lottery Funding

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