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The station was completely demolished in the 1970s and subsequently rebuilt by volunteers from the ground up.
Winchcombe is the highest point on the entire 14-mile heritage line.
The station houses a permanent museum exhibition documenting the history of the original GWR line.
It features a fully functional, historic signal box that is often open for public viewing.
The line passes through the Greet Tunnel, which is approximately 693 yards long.
The station is home to the Carriage and Wagon department, responsible for restoring historic rolling stock.
Winchcombe Station serves as the headquarters and primary workshop facility for the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway. The station buildings are historically accurate reconstructions featuring a 1950s-style cafe and a small museum. It operates on a restored section of the former Great Western Railway line that once connected Cheltenham to Honeybourne. Visitors can explore a working signal box and observe locomotive maintenance in the adjacent yard. The site maintains a period aesthetic consistent with the mid-20th-century British railway experience. It acts as a major hub for the railway’s fleet of steam and diesel engines.
The north end of the platform provides a clear view of approaching steam trains as they curve toward the station.
Check the daily timetable online before arriving, as locomotive types vary by day.
Visit the signal box when open to see how vintage manual lever frames operate.
Allow extra time to walk through the engine shed area to see ongoing restoration projects.
Do not attempt to walk along the tracks outside of designated public platforms.
Operates primarily on a seasonal basis, typically running from spring through late autumn, with specific weekend-only schedules in winter.
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