Thanks to Niall Hammond who shot this amazing drone footage of 5526 hauling 'The Polar Express' today. The train has just emerged from Church Bridge at Cholsey and is heading down 'sewer straight' with Cholsey Church and Manor Farm in the background, heading towards Wallingford.

Wow, what a great job @GrundonRecycle have done repainting the Esso tanker. What can we say other thank you! The wagon should be back at the railway soon.

Our friends at @GrundonRecycle are giving our 'Esso' tanker wagon some much needed TLC. It should be back on the rails in 2-3 weeks in a shiny new livery!

Great to receive the latest edition of #thebunk magazine from #cholseyandwallingfordrailway @CWRailway #heritagerailway #loveyourrailway #train #cholsey #wallingford

Point sleeper changing at Cholsey today as a Didcot bound 387 passes on the down relief. We're always looking for more help maintaining our permanent way - get in touch if a day out in the South Oxfordshire countryside with good company (and sometimes cake) appeals!

All the details of our 'Firework Flyer' trains today, including the timetable can be found here -->> https://t.co/DBNVW3ECXh

We're running regular 'Firework Flyer' services from 2-10pm today so you can head to the Wallingford fireworks by train and avoid the parking problems. To celebrate @railway200, fares are just 200p return! Simple connections with @GWRHelp at Cholsey. https://t.co/DBNVW3ECXh

In addition to our 'Firework Flyer' services today, there is a very special train passing through Cholsey at 1550. 'Clun Castle' is hauling a train out of Paddington for the first time in 60 years, to mark the anniversary of the 'Farewell to Steam Special' she hauled in 1965.

Don't forget we're running 'The Fireworks Flyer' later today from 2-10pm. A great way to get to Wallingford's Firework display without the hassle of parking. And because it is @railway200 a return is just 200 pence! https://t.co/4nWu0epuwV

The Thursday volunteers were busy again last week! Jobs tackled included creating a new flower bed, rebuilding the engine from the Sentinel loco and ground preparations for two new workshops. If you are local and sitting at home this Thursday why not join us?

Tickets are selling fast for our 'Santa Express' which starts in just over 5 weeks time! Kids get a gift from Father Christmas and adults enjoy a festive drink and mince pie. Most days still have some availability, but don't leave it too late to book.

Final touches are underway for our Back to the 40s Weekend – and the star of the show has arrived… the Hurricane! More details and tickets here 👉 https://t.co/EvWukqVGvh

This Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th October, the Desert Comes to Wallingford!! The award-winning Lone Rat Living History Group bring the Battle of El Alamein to life with their immersive displays. 👉 Book now: https://t.co/wicFzLSNcJ

We were delighted to welcome some staff from @NatWestGroup who helped us paint one of the platform benches this week - thank you guys! If you would like to do a team building volunteer day with us then get in touch - always lots to do and of course tea to drink.

Work on our second brake coach is progressing well, with most of the end panels at one end welded into place and doors re-hung. Inside woodwork has been sanded and varnish is being applied and the floor of the Guards compartment is getting further coats of paint.

Exciting News for our Back to the Forties Event on 4th & 5th October 2025! This year we’ll have a static Hurricane aircraft on display as part of the event! A rare chance to get up close to one of the iconic fighters of the Battle of Britain. Tickets -> https://t.co/EvWukqVGvh

Only 2 weeks until our 'Back to the 40s weekend' on October 4/5th. At Wallingford there will be a wartime shop and even a vintage ladies’ hairdresser and barber ready to give you victory rolls or a short back and sides. ✂️💄 👉 Book now: https://t.co/wicFzLSfnb

A fantastic night with “Murder on the Wallingford Express” last night! #agathachristiefestical @CWRailway @DeadHerringUK were in top form as usual! These guys are brilliant! Thank you so much! Looking forward to the next book Helen!!! 🤩shout out to amazing Richard too!

Delighted to feature in @thetimes '16 of the best Christmas train rides in the UK for 2025' again. Book your tickets for the Santa Express now -->> https://t.co/MEkLYE1j5H

Last day of @WBunkfest with 10 round trips of the 'Singing Train' today. Note the timetable changes mid afternoon to provide better connections for @GWRHelp journeys towards Reading and London. Last train is at 7pm this evening.

It's our busiest day of the year, with 15 round trips running to @WBunkfest. Our three coach set is out with 08123 'George Mason' & 08022 'Lion' doing the honours. Music and beer on the train and at Wallingford Station including 'Phil Garvey and Friends' in our static cafe coach.