GWR - God's Wonderful Railway (Train Running Day)

Cover of the 1926 Hornby Book of Trains, featuring GWR Great Western Castle-Class locomotive 4079 Pendennis Castle [image info]

Cover of the 1938 Hornby Book of Trains, featuring Great Western locomotive 6005 King George II [image info]

A special [[[Train Running Day]]], on 29th March 2014, celebrating the life and works of the Great Western Railway (GWR), known to its fans as "God's Wonderful Railway".

The GWR was one of the great achievements of legendary engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

Description

Poster for the March 2014 Train Running Day event

" The Great Western Railway was founded in 1833 and in operation from 1835 to 1947. It connected London with the West and South West of the UK. Although it is no longer known as the GWR, there are still memories of it dotted across the country, including at Paddington station, Frome station, and Bristol, Temple Mead. Some knew it as "God’s Wonderful Railway", and others, less flatteringly, the "Great Way Round".

On Saturday 29th March at the Brighton Toy and Model Museum, we are commemorating this celebrated line by running a number of GWR model locomotives. We will be showcasing a large variety of trains from the era, including some well-known and other rare and antique and vintage models. Some of these are one hundred years old.

As well as providing a great learning opportunity, we will also have some special offers for new members of the museum. If you join us on this day, your admission to this event will be free. Your membership will also entitle you to free entry to the museum for a year, with half price entry to our special events. Otherwise, admission is £5 with no concessions. "

Programme

• Saturday 29th March 2014 - ~10:30-~17:00 morning and afternoon shows, with layouts running approximately ~10:30am-1pm, and ~2pm-4:30pm, with a one-hour break. Timings are approximate.

£5 entry, no concessions

Free entry to anyone signing up for membership on the day

See also:

• Category:Great Western Railway