11th March 2012 BYGONE BRANCHLINE DAYS (Also on 6th April, 5th May, 2nd June, 21st July, 6th, 11th, 25th August & 1st & 29th September) Re-creating the splendid, timeless days of the rural Great Western Branchline, veteran steam loco 1450 plus the two vintage Auto Coaches will be operating all trains on this date. It is a delight to travel in these lovingly restored coaches, designed specially for local branchline passengers, and perhaps also watch the driver operating the locomotive from the front of the coach, which also offers great views as you pass through the medieval forest! For timetable, please click here. 25th March & 1st April 2012 LOCAL TOURISM DAY Look out for vouchers in your local paper. 14th & 15th April DAY OUT WITH THOMAS You can book online in advance and SAVE money or just turn up - a marvellous value-for-money day out for all the family. 21st April 2012 SCENIC SUPPER CRUISE With fish and chips and some good ale on board the Heritage Diesel Railcar, with delightful views through the panoramic windows family. Remember to book in advance on: 01594 845840. 28th April 2012 GREAT WESTERN BRANCHLINE DAY Enjoy the classic branchline experience with two steam locomotives in service. A £1 supplement applies to individual fares and £4 supplement to Family tickets. Telephone 01594 845840. 19th May 2012 DIESEL GALA DAY An intensive service with our heritage mainline diesels. 9th & 10th June 2012 DAY OUT WITH THOMAS You can book online in advance and SAVE money or just turn up - a marvellous value-for-money day out for all the family. 16th June 2012 DMU HERITAGE RAILCAR DAY You can book online in advance and SAVE money or just turn up - a marvellous value-for-money day out for all the family. 30th June & 1st July 2012 GREAT WESTERN GALA WEEKEND 3 steam locomotives with intensive service including Auto trains and demonstration goods. 28th & 29th July 2012 MIXED TRACTION WEEKEND Steam and diesel locos share the workload. 17th to 19th Augusut 2012 DAY OUT WITH THOMAS You can book online in advance and SAVE money or just turn up - a marvellous value-for-money day out for all the family.

27th August PARKEND CARNIVAL Park at Norchard Station (or in Lydney) and travel to the Carnival by steam and heritage diesel railcar trains. 14th & 15th September DIESEL GALA An intensive service with our heritage mainline diesels. 22nd & 23rd September MILITARY WEEKEND A nostalgic look back to the 1940s with period vehicles, costumes and memorabilia. Normal steam service operates. 21st, 24th, 25th & 28th October HALF TERM WEEK A child can travel free of charge when accompanied by a fare-paying adult. Look out for vouchers in the local press. 9th, 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd & 24th December SANTA SPECIALS A traditional favourite for all the family – Santa comes to your seats with presents, on-train entertainment and a little something for adults as well - advance booking essential 29th & 30th Dec & 1st Jan NEW YEAR MINCE PIE SPECIALS Relax after Christmas with a steam trip through the winter Forest.