Knotty 100

04/05/2026

04/05/2026

03/05/2026

A re-edit of Jutta Reimann’s “Mr Barnabas Pyke” from several years ago. Geoff Walker is quite wonderful in the role. Clearly Geoff missed his vocation and should really have spent a career gracing our TV screens in the likes of Downton Abbey.

02/05/2026

We’re supported by no fewer than nine animal charities at Foxfield, tomorrow, Sunday 3rd May. Fun dog show, Lots of stalls, tombola etc. entry to the event is free. To mark this very special occasion the historic Knotty Heritage Train will be running for the first time in two years. Tickets www.foxfieldrailway.co.uk

13/01/2026

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13/01/2026

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Big things are stirring down at our Colliery - but we need your help!

Progress on reopening the ¾ mile section from Dilhorne Park to our Foxfield Colliery terminus has been considerable. Last open to passenger trains in the early 1980s, the notoriously steep Foxfield Bank section of the line has had major repairs carried out. Meanwhile a dedicated team of members has been carrying out site clearance and building repairs at Foxfield Colliery itself.

The current phase of the project is to to make the site safe for public access and allow trains to run on the Foxfield Bank section of the line once more.

The full project will see platform improvements, the winding house roof replaced, our iconic headgear restored, a museum established and a return of passenger trains to this section.

Having recently spent over £20,000 to support the project the Society now needs your financial support to raise £250,000 required to complete the current phase of the project.

https://foxfieldrailway.co.uk/foxfield-colliery-appeal/

13/01/2026

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Volunteers are looking to raise much-needed funds to repair and maintain Foxfield Colliery.

09/01/2026

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Visit the Tracks Through Time exhibition at Crewe Station from 15th to 19th January

As part of Railway 200 celebrations, this exhibition celebrates the contributions of different communities in railway history.

The exhibition is free to access and will be hosted at Crewe Station at the same time as the Railway 200 Inspiration Train so why not visit both! Book your free tickets for the Inspiration Train on the link below.

https://railway200.co.uk/location/crewe-station/

With thanks to Avanti West Coast for funding the Tracks Through Time Project.