Avon Valley Railway Updates and Videos

AVR on Facebook: "Trains are now running back to Avon Riverside. Our engineering work is now fully complete and trains are back to running the full length of the line."

 

Working timetable now published for this Saturday (30th July):
https://www.avonvalleyrailway.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Working-Timetable.pdf

08202 and 08888 both out working.

Just under 32 miles available in total with equal mileage for both locos.
Each loco has 7.6 miles solo, 5.8 miles leading double-headed, 5.8 miles inside double-headed, 2.4 miles leading top & tailed and 2.4 miles trailing top & tailed.

Two "express" runs through Bitton platform. Bottled beer and other refreshments available from The Buffet.

 

Oldland Common station project

A group of young volunteers at the Avon Valley Railway have a crowdfunder page trying to raise £2500 to make Oldland Common Station have a more heritage style details here www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/oldlandcommonproject

 

Wimblebury is on loan to the AVR for 2023
https://twitter.com/AVRBitton/status/1654864456650747905

 

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Does anyone know how Littleton No.5 is coming along?

 

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Not much seems to be happening with Littleton no5 apart from a coat of paint on the boiler

 

A good start to the AVR appeal. <BJ>

avrht.org/bounceback
''We’d like to thank everyone who has donated, shared and engaged with our appeal - we’ve managed to raise £5,500 so far! Every donation is massively appreciated''.
For the full press release and to donate please visit avrht.org/bounceback

 

GWR 6695 is working services on Sunday 5th 12th and 19th October The Sentinel is doing Brakevan rides in the station area