Railway 200 Exhibition Train
Saturday 23 to Sunday 31 May 2026
We are delighted to welcome the Inspiration exhibition train back for 2026. The exhibition will be at Kidderminster station from Saturday 23 May to Sunday 31 May, during the half-term break.
The touring train named Inspiration, has visited 60 locations across Britain over the last 12 months, creating a buzz of interest and excitement at mainline stations, heritage railways and rail freight sites. Curated in partnership with the National Railway Museum, it is the only exhibition train on the rail network and promotes the past, present and future of the railway, helping to attract the next generation of pioneering talent.
Tickets are free (booking fee applies) and time slots can be booked now. Times are every 15 minutes from 10am-12.45pm and 2.00pm-3.45pm and places are limited per session.
We are offering relaxed sessions on Sunday 24 May at 10.00am, 10.15am, 10.30am and 10.45am, where the admission capacity will be reduced.
2025 marked the 200th anniversary of railways, as part of our celebrations, the new and unique exhibition train opened to the public on 27 June 2025 at the Severn Valley Railway.
Make a full day of it!
Embark on an adventure at the Severn Valley Railway, an award-winning heritage railway visitor attraction, running through 16-miles of beautiful Worcestershire and Shropshire countryside. Climb on-board and step back in time to experience the golden age of travel with journeys behind original steam trains and heritage diesel locomotives. Discover beautifully restored original stations along the line, plus fascinating towns and villages, as well as The Engine House Visitor Centre – a great day for all the family.
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Important Information:
- Make a day of it! Freedom of the Line tickets offer travel all day, or there are short journey options available from each end of the line to Highley or Arley.
- Small Family tickets permit travel for one adult and up to two children. Large Family tickets permit travel for two adults and up to four children.
- The Engine House, visitor centre at Highley, is open 10.45am-4.30pm (last entry 4pm).
- If you haven’t been to the SVR before, there are some suggestions of how to spend the day on the itineraries.
