Monday 28th April
End of the line for Hawarden and No.6.
The bank holiday weekend of May, 24th - 26th , sees the last operation of these steam engines before they retire for a 10 yearly overhaul. Plans are afoot to see these two local engines out in style. So they will be running the normal passenger service and also will be taking turns on the formidable Foxfield bank! Yes, a pre-gala warm is an appetising thought so come and see these two engines make there mark on Foxfield Bank once again for the last time, well for a while anyway.
Monday 13th April
Class 20 Diesel Locomotive announced for our June Diesel Gala
Wednesday 2nd April
First Real Ale Train of the season getting close.
Everything is coming to together for this seasons first real ale train. The band is booked and all ready to go. The brewery is confirmed as Allgates from Wigan. There beer will be available throughout the night. Tickets are still availble from the station at £10 per head with your first pint free if booked 10 days in advance.
Wednesday 6th March
Foxfield attends conference at Alton Towers
Key players in Staffordshire's tourism industry have met to discuss ways of attracting more visitors to the county.
Representatives from Foxfield met with other tourist industry leaders from across the region at the Enjoy Staffordshire annual conference on Friday.
Members of Enjoy Staffordshire say they aim to concentrate on promoting key attractions the county has to offer - nature, culture and heritage, and thrills and adventure.
Next year will also see the launch of the Enjoy Staffordshire Tourism Awards, which will reward the best leisure services and facilities in the region.
Tuesday 5th March
Getting Ready for Easter
With the re-opening only around the corner, foxfield volunteers have been busying themselves tidying up getting ever looking smart and tidy. As you can see our female volunteers have been getting stuck in with cleaning our new railway coach.
Tuesday 26th February
Florence Steams!!
Today saw the steaming of Florence No.2 which has been undergoing an extensive overhaul for the past eight years. The engine will hopefull enter service on the railway in late Spring.
Picture page updated!
Monday 11th February
Busy Times
Refurbished coach nearly ready to roll, this coach purchased two years ago from Crewe has undergone extensive body work repairs and has been re-painted into BR Maroon livery, which is looking very smart. This will bring our current total of operating coaches to 6 with one on hire to the Churnet Valley Railway.
Over the closed period work has been taking place in the Bar, which has included decorating into our house colours of maroon and cream. The bar is looking better than ever before and should be welcomed by drinkers from far and wide.
Track replacement has continued this year with a 40 yard stretch being replaced half way along the line. This should provide smoother riding qualities for our passengers.
Florence nearing completion, hopefully Spring should be seeing the first steaming of Florence at the railway since it's arrival many years ago. This loco has loco history as it used to work at Florence colliery around 5 miles away from Foxfield. If anybody knows of family or friends that used work with the loco of colliery please get in touch as we would like to have re-union some time in the near future.
Thursday 8th February
Toilet Refurbishment program in full swing!
Soon after the closing the doors on January the 1st. Over gang of DIY men set to stripping the toilets out in preparation for a £5000 refurbishment. Plastering has now been completed and the floor should be covered in the next week. The completely new toilets will be a milestone achievement at Foxfield with the original toilets being there since 1996.
Friday 21st December
Santa Season Sell Out!
2007 has so far been one of most successful santa seasons the railway has operated. With the fully extra trains that we running during the weekend we hope to extend the program further next year. This weekend is our final Santa operation this year before Santa heads back home to start delivering all of the presents for all the well behaved children that we have been seeing up at Foxfield over the last few weeks. But don't forget trains are still running on 29th/30th/31st Dec & 1st Jan. These train go by the name of Winter Warmers! So come and have a ride in a nice heated carriage with a complimentary glass of sherry or a soft drink as we travel through the North Staffordshire Countryside.