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Dean Forest Railway 2016

The Dean Forest Railway is a 4 1⁄4-mile (6.8 km) long heritage railway that runs between Lydney and Parkend in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire.

The route was part of the former Severn and Wye Joint Railway (GWR & LMS) which ran from Lydney to Cinderford.

The society that operates the line started steam locomotive operations in 1971, and bought the trackbed and line from British Rail in 1986.

Reaching Both Lydney Junction and Parkend railway stations by 1995 and 2005 respectively.

The Dean Forest Railway plans to extend its heritage services a further 2 1⁄2 miles (4.0 km) through/into the middle of the Royal Forest at Speech House Road (close to the nearby Beechenhurst Visitor Attraction), bringing the line to a total of about 6 3⁄4 miles (10.9 km) in length.
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  • Dean Forest Railway - May 30, 2016

    Dean Forest Railway - May 30, 2016

    GWR Pagoda under construction at Norchard High Level.

  • Dean Forest Railway - May 30, 2016

    Dean Forest Railway - May 30, 2016

    GWR Pagoda under construction at Norchard High Level.

  • Dean Forest Railway - May 30, 2016

    Dean Forest Railway - May 30, 2016

    Norchard High Level running in board in LMS style - the railway was GWR & LMS Joint. Notice the LMS Refreshment Room logo in the corner of the sign.

  • Dean Forest Railway - May 30, 2016

    Dean Forest Railway - May 30, 2016

    Norchard Yard viewed friom the high level platform.

  • Dean Forest Railway - May 30, 2016

    Dean Forest Railway - May 30, 2016

    Poster board captures your web master's reflection!

  • Dean Forest Railway - May 30, 2016

    Dean Forest Railway - May 30, 2016

    Norchard Station - headquarters of the Dean Forest Railway.

  • Dean Forest Railway - May 30, 2016

    Dean Forest Railway - May 30, 2016

    GWR Prairie 5541 arrives at Norchard High Level with the 10:25 Lydney Junction to Parkend.

  • Dean Forest Railway - May 30, 2016

    Dean Forest Railway - May 30, 2016

    GWR Prairie 5541 arrives at Norchard High Level with the 10:25 Lydney Junction to Parkend.

  • Dean Forest Railway - May 30, 2016

    Dean Forest Railway - May 30, 2016

    Goods shed at Parkend Station.

  • Dean Forest Railway - May 30, 2016

    Dean Forest Railway - May 30, 2016

    GWR Prairie 5541 runs around at Parkend Station.

  • Dean Forest Railway - May 30, 2016

    Dean Forest Railway - May 30, 2016

    GWR Prairie 5541 runs around at Parkend Station.

  • Dean Forest Railway - May 30, 2016

    Dean Forest Railway - May 30, 2016

    Parkend Station viewed from the station foot bridge.

  • Dean Forest Railway - May 30, 2016

    Dean Forest Railway - May 30, 2016

    Parkend Station viewed from the station foot bridge.

  • Dean Forest Railway - May 30, 2016

    Dean Forest Railway - May 30, 2016

    Parkend Station viewed from the station foot bridge.

  • Dean Forest Railway - May 30, 2016

    Dean Forest Railway - May 30, 2016

    GWR Prairie 5541 runs around at Parkend Station.

  • Dean Forest Railway - May 30, 2016

    Dean Forest Railway - May 30, 2016

    GWR Prairie 5541 runs around at Parkend Station.

  • Dean Forest Railway - May 30, 2016

    Dean Forest Railway - May 30, 2016

    GWR Prairie 5541 runs around at Parkend Station.

  • Dean Forest Railway - May 30, 2016

    Dean Forest Railway - May 30, 2016

    GWR Prairie 5541 runs around at Parkend Station.

  • Dean Forest Railway - May 30, 2016

    Dean Forest Railway - May 30, 2016

    GWR Prairie 5541 runs around at Parkend Station.

  • Dean Forest Railway - May 30, 2016

    Dean Forest Railway - May 30, 2016

    Lydney Junction Station

  • Dean Forest Railway - May 30, 2016

    Dean Forest Railway - May 30, 2016

    GWR Prairie 5541 runs around at Lydney Junction where connections are available with services on the Gloucester to Cardiff line.

  • Dean Forest Railway - May 30, 2016

    Dean Forest Railway - May 30, 2016

    GWR Prairie 5541 runs around at Lydney Junction where connections are available with services on the Gloucester to Cardiff line.

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