Remember those relaxing days of yore... ... when travel on trains was full of fun and excitement. Cosy compartment coaches, a chance meeting or a fond farewell, milk churns and mail bags, pigeons and porters, flowers and fresh air at the country station, birds singing as excitement mounts with the sound of a distant whistle, then the sight, sound and smell of the steam engine arriving at the station! A cup of railway tea and a sandwich, a visit to the local pub across the road from the station or a short walk into the countryside.   Welcome to the Dean Forest Railway, the Friendly Forest Line! Whether it is to bring back memories or show children the magic of trains from a bygone era, come and let us help re-create that wonderful of atmosphere of a country railway. And don't forget to have a chat with the driver, guard or any of our volunteers, for you can be sure of a cheery reply! We love running the railway and want you to enjoy it as much as we do! Please click herefor the calendar of our operating dates and then browse the web site, perhaps starting by clicking on 'Your visit' (top of page) to explore our railway - 'The Friendly Forest Line' in the magical and medieval Royal Forest of Dean! We look forward to seeing you soon!

'A dream come true - drive a steam loco!' Spend a whole day operating a typical Great Western Branchline...   Forthcoming dates for your diary...   Saturday 13th March DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE GALA DAY   Sunday 28th March BYGONE BRANCHLINE DAY   Friday 2nd - Monday 5th April PRIZE EASTER BUNNY HUNT   Friday 9th - Sunday 11th April DAYS OUT WITH THOMAS