Cambrian Heritage Railways

30/05/2026

Due to a lack of available traincrew we are unable to operate trains today (Saturday 30th May 2026).

Our Oswestry Station & Oswestry Railway Museum will both still be open from 1100 until 1530 on Saturday 30th May for anyone wanting teas, coffees or light refreshments or visit the museum.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this. We've exhausted all possibilities.

Train services recommence on Sunday 31st May at 1100 at Oswestry Station.

For more information about us please visit

Explore the Cambrian Heritage Railway in Oswestry for scenic train rides, historic stations, and a railway museum. Great for family days out!

29/05/2026

Due to a lack of available traincrew we are unable to operate trains tomorrow (Saturday 30th May 2026).

Our Oswestry Station & Oswestry Railway Museum will both still be open from 1100 until 1530 on Saturday 30th May for anyone wanting teas, coffees or light refreshments or visit the museum.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this. We've exhausted all possibilities.

Train services recommence on Sunday 31st May at 1100 at Oswestry Station.

For more information about us please visit

Explore the Cambrian Heritage Railway in Oswestry for scenic train rides, historic stations, and a railway museum. Great for family days out!

29/05/2026

We are always looking for new people to join our fantasic team.

So if you would like to join us I’m sure we have a role for you, be that -

Working at one of our stations – meeting/greeting passengers, selling tickets etc
Training to be a guard on board our trains
Training to be a Crossing Keeper / Signalman
Helping our P-Way team maintain & repair our trackwork & maintain the vegetation etc

Whether you enjoy meeting visitors, working as part of a close-knit team, or being right at the heart of the railway, there’s a role for you.

Find out more by visiting the CHR website and clicking ‘Support Us’

Alternatively, contact us on [email protected]

No experience needed, we'll help you through all of the TRAINing! We just need enthusiasm and a willingness to get involved.

We’d love to welcome you aboard!

www.cambrianrailways.com

27/05/2026

Our Wednesday services return from Wednesday 6th May 2026

Join us today for a train ride through the wonderful Shropshire countryside along our extension from Oswestry to Weston Wharf.

As part of our Wednesday service the ever popular 'Kids for a Quid' makes a return for the season from Wednesday 6th May until Wednesday 2nd September

Trains leave our Oswestry Station hourly from 1100 until 1500 with the last train back from Weston Wharf at 1540.

Both Oswestry and Weston Wharf stations will be serving teas, coffees and other light refreshments.

We look forward to seeing you

Friendly Dogs are welcome

Get your tickets from our booking office at Oswestry on the day or book online at
https://cambrianrailways.com/tickets/

25/05/2026

Join us over this upcoming Bank Holiday Monday as we operate trains from Oswestry Station.

Monday 25th May - Alun Evans with haul the 11.00 service to Weston with 73129 'City of Wi******er' hauling our heritage coaches between Oswestry & Weston Wharf at 1230, 1400 & 1530. A Timetable A will be in operation with services starting in Oswestry from 11.00. Last train back from Weston will be at 1610

Stonehouse Brewery is open all weekend - so let the train take the strain if you are looking for a Bank Holiday pint or some food (Please check with Stonehouse for table availability)

On all timetabled operating days both our Oswestry & Weston Wharf stations have a buffet area selling teas, coffees & other light refreshments. Oswestry Station is the home to our main shop area which has books, DVDs & other railway related items for sale. Come down, grab a brew and have a peruse...

For more information about CHR or to book tickets please visit https://cambrianrailways.com/

24/05/2026

73129 operating Bank Holiday weekend trains on Sunday and Monday from 11.00 at Oswestry Station… last train back from
Weston Wharf leaves at 1610

23/05/2026

Tickets for our 2026 beer festival are now on sale....

Join us on Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th July 2026 at our award winning Oswestry Station...

We will have a fantastic selection on offer over the 3 days including from our very own neighbour

Online booking sees the tickets at just £5 with the ticket including - Entry, 1/2 pint glass & 1/2 pint to get you started

Doors open at 1800 on the Friday evening and 1030 on both Saturday & Sunday. The bar will close at 2100 on Friday & Saturday and 1900 on Sunday (unless the beer runs out...)

There will also be live music from 1900 in Oswestry Station on the Saturday evening.

There will also be a mix of steam & diesel operated services operating on the Saturday & Sunday between Oswestry & Weston Wharf for people to take their ale on the train and enjoy a relaxing train trip as they drink... the service will run into the evening on the Saturday... (The full timetable will be released nearer the time via our social media channels - first train will be at 1100 and last train will finish around 2000)

**PLEASE NOTE - For anyone wishing to travel by train over the course of the Beer Festival that train tickets will be sold separately from our main shop area as well as on line**

Get your tickets for the Beer Festival from - https://cambrianrailways.com/beer-festival/

And to book train tickets for the weekend please use - https://cambrianrailways.com/tickets/

22/05/2026

Join us over this upcoming Bank Holiday weekend as we operate trains from Oswestry Station.

Saturday 23rd May will see 143619 operating trains between Oswestry & Weston Wharf on a Timetable B, Services start at 1100 from Oswestry - Last train from Weston will be 1540

Sunday 24th & Monday 25th May - 73129 'City of Wi******er' will be hauling our heritage coaches between Oswestry & Weston Wharf. A Timetable A will be in operation with services starting in Oswestry from 11.00.

Stonehouse Brewery is open all weekend - so let the train take the strain if you are looking for a Bank Holiday pint or some food (Please check with Stonehouse for table availability)

On all timetabled operating days both our Oswestry & Weston Wharf stations have a buffet area selling teas, coffees & other light refreshments. Oswestry Station is the home to our main shop area which has books, DVDs & other railway related items for sale. Come down, grab a brew and have a peruse...
(Please note that our Buffet at Weston is closed on Saturday)

For more information about CHR or to book tickets please visit https://cambrianrailways.com/

21/05/2026

Meet Dan.

Dan is one of our volunteer fireman who is also taking on an incredible challenge to raise money for Cancer Research UK.

He is currently walking from bridge 82 on the Shropshire and Montgomeryshire canal via the canal network to Manchester. If that’s not enough he’s doing it carrying a pair of 20kg kettle bells.

Still don’t think that’s enough? He’s then going to complete the Manchester 10k with his kettle bells when he gets to Manchester.

You can track his progress and make a donation if you wish by clicking the link.

https://www.facebook.com/share/1CmZKpPL1D/?mibextid=wwXIfr

We at Cambrian Heritage Railways are wishing Dan all the best.

21/05/2026

Love them... Loathe them... maybe they are a guilty pleasure.... whenever anyone mentions a Class 142, 143, 144 they certainly split opinion.

From those peak journeys out of Manchester Victoria on a Class 142, a summer trip along the famous Dawlish Sea wall to Paignton on a Class 143 or a Class 144 from Leeds to Knottingley - everyone can recall a Pacer tale at somepoint..

As many have found their way into railway preservation please join us on Sunday 28th June 2026 at Cambrian Heritage Railways as we are having a PacerFest.

There will be up to 4 sets in operation across our Oswestry & Llynclys sites with a 5th on display. Coupling & Uncoupling demonstrations at Oswestry as well as sets running in pairs, triples and maybe quadruples....

A bus link between Gobowen, Oswestry & Llynclys will be in operation by a very suitable vehicle to allow visitors the chance to travel on all available motive power...

A special timetable will be in place for both bus & train - details of which will be out nearer the time....

We can't wait to welcome you on board -

Book your tickets here..... https://cambrianrailways.com/tickets/