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Battlefield Line

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www.battlefieldline.co.uk Email: enquiries@battlefieldline.co.ukShackerstone Station, Shackerstone, Leics CV13 6NW

Tel: 01827 880754

The Battlefield Line headquarters are located at Shackerstone station, which is situated midway between Ashby-de-la-Zouch and Hinckley in Leicestershire. It is signposted from both the

A444 and A447 trunk roads. Follow the brown tourist signs from B585 Market Bosworth Road, through the villages of Congerstone and Shackerstone to the free station car park.

Market Bosworth Station is on B585 road, which is accessed from the A444 (M/A42 Jct 11 or A5 Redgate turn) and A447 (to A511 (either A42 Ashby or M1 Jct 22). The station

is approximately 0.8 miles west of the village centre. Free station car park.

Shenton Station is situated at the heart of the Battlefield which is south of the town of Market Bosworth. The Station is some distance from the actual village of Shenton. Once approaching

the Battlefield site look out for the Shenton Station signs. Local authority parking charges apply.

FOOTPLATEEXPERIENCE

Take control of one of our steam locomotives with the chance to

drive and fire along the line.

£10.00

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Our Gift Vouchers can be used for payment

towards anything on the Battlefield Line - from

Family Days out to Special Event weekends.

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Shackerstone Railway Society Ltd,

Shackerstone Station, Shackerstone, Leicestershire CV13 6NW.

Tel: 01827 880754 Email: enquiries@battlefieldline.co.uk

www.battlefield-line-railway.co.uk

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cannot be redeemed for cash, and no

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GIFT VOUCHERS

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Can be

purchased in

£5, £10 and £25

vouchers

Gift vouchers are available from the online shop on our website and can be used for payment towards anything on the Battlefield Line from Family Days out to Special Event weekends

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vouchers can be

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Narrowboats can visit and moor nearby see website for more details

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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS1 Conkers, Moira2 Tamworth Castle3 Twycross Zoo4 Coalville5 Bosworth Battlefield6 Ashby Canal7 Sence Valley Forest Park, Ibstock8 Whitemoors Antique Centre and Country Tea Rooms9 Bosworth Water Park10 Bosworth Marina

one of our trains and be transportedback in time on an historical journey

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2017 Timetable of Events

Travel by Train on . . .

2017 season timetable

*Offer 2 for 1 on 3.35pm from Shenton and 4.15pm from Shackerstone. Not available on special event days or in conjunction with any other offer. Cheapest ticket free. Every effort will be made to run the trains to the

timetable, however unforeseen circumstances may entail alterations or cancellations. The Shackerstone Railway Society reserve the right to vary any of the provisions included in this brochure without prior notice. E&OE.

PLEASE NOTE: NO COLOUR MEANS NO TRAINS. MIDWEEK RUNNING IS USUALLY A RAILCAR SERVICE.

Dates in orange text denote special event,no change to the timetable.

Shackerstone Dep 11:15 12.30 1:45 3:00 4:15Market Bosworth Dep 11:27 12:42 1:57 3:12 4:27Shenton Arr 11:35 12:50 2:05 3:20 4:35Shenton Dep 11:50 1:05 2:20 3:35 4:50Market Bosworth Dep 12:00 1:15 2:30 3:45 5:00Shackerstone Arr 12:10 1:25 2:40 3:55 5:10

Shackerstone Dep 11:00 12.30 2:00 3:30Market Bosworth Dep 11:12 12:42 2:12 3:42Shenton Arr 11:20 12:50 2:20 3:50Shenton Dep 11:35 1:05 2:35 4:05Market Bosworth Dep 11:45 1:15 2:45 4:15Shackerstone Arr 11:55 1:25 2:55 4:25

Santa Trains

2 FOR 1with this leafleton 3.35pm from Shenton and 4.15pm from Shackerstone*

Special event, special timetable in operation.

Dates in red text denote special event, no change to the timetable, extra evening trains.

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Take a trip along the line, into history . . .The Battlefield Line runs on part of the former Ashby & Nuneaton Joint Railway that ran from Nuneaton to Moira and Coalville in Leicestershire.

The remaining part of the line runs through rural Leicestershire countryside that has changed little since the railway opened.

There are three stations along the line, Shackerstone, Market Bosworth and Shenton.

Shackerstone station was the original headquarters of the line and also a junction for trains to Moira and Burton upon Trent or Coalville and Loughborough. The Station now houses a museum, tea room, shop and fund stall. It is also the location of the engine shed and home to most of the railway vehicles.

Market Bosworth Station, originally one of the busier places on the line, is now the site of most of the railways special events.

A short walk from the station is the centre of the picturesque market town, with a range of interesting shops and galleries.

Shenton station epitomises the small rural station that were once common throughout the country. The station contains a small tea room and shop, Richard Golding’s Glassmaking studio and the Station Pottery.

A short distance from the railway is the Battle of Bosworth Visitors Centre that tells the story of the battle where Richard III was killed in 1485.

Mother’s Day Trains

26th MarchAll accompanied mothers receive a small gift. Afternoon tea on the 2.00 and 3.30.

(Afternoon tea must be pre-booked)

a great day out for all the family

Vintage Transport Weekend

Sat 6th & Sun 7th MayA weekend of classic cars, sports cars and buses. Take in a range of vintage

buses and cars along with modern day race cars next to the railway line.

Father’s Day Event

Sunday 18th JuneFathers travel free. See website for details.

Rails & Ales

21st, 22nd & 23rd JulyEnjoy over 60 real ales, ciders & fruit wine in

Market Bosworth Goods Shed. Various ales also on every train. On Friday & Saturday evening

enjoy live music with Dr Busker. Also displays of Edwardian cycles & steam road locomotives.

1940s Weekend

16th & 17th SeptemberJoin us as we step back in time to the 1940’s and experience how life was during the time the world was at war.

Anything Goes Gala

21st & 22nd OctoberA weekend of intense train operation

hauled by a variety of traction.

Hallowe’enWeekend Trains

28th & 29th OctoberDare you travel on the spooky Trains?

Competitions & fancy dress during the day and evening trains.

Saturday 4th NovemberBonfire and Fireworks at Market Bosworth. Travel by train from

Shackerstone and enjoy the festivities.

Bonfire Night Spectacular

14th, 15th, 16th & 17th AprilChildren come and hunt the Easter eggs

along the line and receive a prize.

Easter Egg Hunt

Sat 3rd & Sun 4th JuneModel steam engines of different types

working and on display.

Model Steam Weekend

Join us in 2017 at one of our

special events . . .

Family Fun Weekend

Sat 5th & Sun 6th AugustA family fun weekend with lotsof activities for all the family.

Help support the railway by becoming a member. The line is supported by the volunteer membership of the Shackerstone Railway Society.

As a member of the society you are entitled to concessionary travel on normal operating days, plus, you will receive the Society’s magazine to keep you in touch with the ‘goings on.’

Please ask at the station ticket office for a Membership Application form.

Would you like to be more involved, or become a working member? If you’ve got a particular skill that you think the railway could benefit from or you’ve got some free time and want to help, then we would like to see you. Please come and see us and have a chat, you’ll be made most welcome.

Volunteers, when qualified, can act as engine drivers, guards, signalmen, track workers, station staff, gardeners and many other jobs which help to make the railway such a worthwhile place to visit. Training will be given in posts which require it.

Become a Member & Receive Special Benefits

Starting 25th November until 24th December

(weekends only plus Friday 22nd December)

Meet Father Christmas on his train, children receive a gift and parents

festive refreshments.

Santa Special Trains

Mince Pie Specials

28th December 2017 to 1st January 2018

Enjoy our post-Christmas trains and receive a mince pie on your journey.

The National

Railway Museums

locomotive, T9 No. 30120

will be hauling services

every weekend from the 18th

March until Easter Monday.

30120 was built in 1899 for

the London & South

Western Railway.

Evening Dining Trains . . .Fish & Chips Evenings20th May, 24th June, 12th August, 2nd SeptemberTravel through the Leicestershire

countryside eating traditionalFish & Chips.

A selection of real ales also available.

Murder Mystery10th June & 7th October

Travel on our murder mystery evening train and help solve the riddle.

The trip includes a meal and steam hauled return journey.

Advanced booking required.