Cambrian Heritage Railway Oswestry

[MTheStrong]

I visited the Railway last Sunday and travelled from Oswestry to Weston Wharf and back in a DMU, see photos below. Although it only takes about 10 minutes to traverse in each direction it was interesting to see how much work had been done in getting the train to run. Unfortunately the museum at Oswestry was closed, nevertheless much historical information was available at Oswestry Station and at Weston Wharf. I understand that the local council has purchased the Station at Oswestry and work was being carried out there when I visited. Catering facilities at both Oswestry and Weston Wharf were very good. In the case of the latter there was even a microbrewery adjacent to the station!!

Here are some photos taken during the visit:

 

[dunnyrail]

I visited the Railway last Sunday and travelled from Oswestry to Weston Wharf and back in a DMU, see photos below. Although it only takes about 10 minutes to traverse in each direction it was interesting to see how much work had been done in getting the train to run. Unfortunately the museum at Oswestry was closed, nevertheless much historical information was available at Oswestry Station and at Weston Wharf. I understand that the local council has purchased the Station at Oswestry and work was being carried out there when I visited. Catering facilities at both Oswestry and Weston Wharf were very good. In the case of the latter there was even a microbrewery adjacent to the station!!

Here are some photos taken during the visit:

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An interesting railway that has taken a very long time to get to where they currently are. Pity about the Nodding Donkey (144 dmu) but they were cheep to get and serve a need. My hope one day is to see a Manor on a set of BR Mk1’s or GWR coaches with the Station sans scaffolding, will happen but I suspect a long wait.

 

[Paul M]

Everything has to start somewhere, and it's obviously going to take a while, but the future looks good