Goods Train Experience
Dates throughout the year
New for 2026, experience a heritage goods train and travel in a brake van.
Take a trip along the railway in a GWR ‘Toad’ brake van, BR 993898 ‘Shark’ or SR 55577 ‘Pillbox’, restored by our volunteers, and get a unique view of the railway. Online sales will close the day before the experience but we are expecting high demand, so is likely to be sooner.
Experience dates in 2026:
- Saturday 17 October (fully booked)
You will travel in the brake van directly behind the locomotive on a journey from Bewdley to Bridgnorth, and return.
A limited number of places are available for each experience and must be pre-booked in advance. Tickets must be purchased with valid travel tickets (‘Freedom of the Line’ tickets). For Shareholders, Working Members or Unlimited Pass holders, please call 01562 757900 (option 10 to book your place.
Prices from:
Important Information:
- To book, first select your daytime ticket (‘Freedom of the Line’ ticket), then add the Goods Train Experience to your basket when prompted.
- Ticket includes Goods Train Experience only, valid daytime tickets must be purchased separately. Shareholders, Working Members or Unlimited Pass holders must call 01562 757900 to book their experience.
- You must sign the waiver form, sent to you via email, before the day of your visit.
- You should bring with you a cap or beret (wide brimmed hats are unsuitable), strong shoes or boots and eye protection.
- You cannot alight at intermediate stations. You must be fit to climb on/off the vehicle whilst in a platform or a siding (in an emergency).
- You must be able to withstand a brake van’s hard ride, in an area that is noisy, with coal dust and ash blowing around. Those with heart, respiratory or back problems may find the experience difficult, especially when travelling through the tunnel, and are advised to seek medical advice before booking. You must also be aware of the hot surfaces within the brake van.
