Crewe Heritage Centre on track for Mini Steam Gala

(In Partnership with Foxfield Miniature Railway)

This Saturday and Sunday, Crewe Heritage Centre is thrilled to invite families, railway enthusiasts, and the local community to a special Mini Steam Gala in celebration of Railway 200, marking two centuries of railway history in the UK.

This exciting event promises a full day of steam-powered fun train rides and themed crafts. In partnership with Foxfield Miniature Railway, Crewe Heritage Centre will host three miniature steam trains, including two passenger services and a goods train, offering visitors a rare chance to experience the charm of steam railways in miniature form.

While Crewe Heritage Centre’s beloved resident steam locomotive Jenny is awaiting large boiler repairs, we’re delighted to welcome our friends from Foxfield Railway to keep the steam spirit alive at Crewe.

Mike Lowcock, Team Lead of the Miniature Railway, said: “We are very excited to welcome our friends from Foxfield Miniature Railway who are very kindly providing their steam locomotives to help promote steam and Railway 200 at Crewe Heritage Centre. We can’t wait to see you all there!”

Event Highlights:

• Miniature Steam Gala – Sit back relax whilst taking a ride on one of three steam-powered miniature locomotives in action on our 7¼” gauge miniature railway. Or take a ride on all three!
• Community Art Mural – Join artist Francesca Chinnery for a drop-in creative session where families can contribute to a collaborative mural celebrating 200 years of railway history. Draw, paint, and print your railway memories and dreams onto a giant canvas that has been and will continue to evolve throughout the year.
• Design Your Own Railway Worker Hat & Badge – Join artist Francesca Chinnery and choose your railway role and get creative with your own hat and badge design.
• Explore the Museum – Explore the Crewe at War Exhibition celebrating Crewe’s contribution to the war effort during WWII, visit historic Signal Boxes, watch intricate Model Railways, enjoy refreshments in the Café, and shop till you drop in the Gift Shop.

Gordon Heddon, Chair of Crewe Heritage Centre, said: “This Mini Steam Gala is a wonderful way to celebrate Railway 200 and bring together the community through steam, stories, and creativity. We’re proud to honour Crewe’s legacy and look forward to welcoming families and railway enthusiasts for a memorable day out.”

ADMISSION: All activities are included with standard entry fees. No advance booking is required. Location: Crewe Heritage Centre, Vernon Way, Crewe, CW1 2DB. For more go to www.crewehc.co.uk