A working museum dedicated to preserving the history of railways in the Eastern Counties, our Victorian buildings, restored trains and working signal boxes tell a story of a time when the railway was one of the largest employers in the region. Open Weekends and Wednesdays from 10.00 to 17.00 - Please See Timetable for Details.
Pull levers, press buttons, dress up as the Station Master and learn all about the railways of yesteryear. Enjoy coffees, cream teas and light lunches on a vintage railway carriage - also open to the public. Mike Stanbury is a Trustee and Former Chairman of the East Anglian Railway Museum, having been involved with the organisation for over 50 years.
Pull levers, press buttons, dress up as the Station Master and learn all about the railways of yesteryear. Enjoy coffees, cream teas and light lunches on a vintage railway carriage - also open to the public. Mike Stanbury is a Trustee and Former Chairman of the East Anglian Railway Museum, having been involved with the organisation for over 50 years.
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About Us
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Find out when we are open, prices and details of any special offers, as well as accessibility information and what else you can expect to find on site during your visit. If you wish to find out about our special events, please have a look at our What's On Page. The East Anglian Railway Museum is a registered charity that is run and operated by people like you.
Small Trains Steam Day
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Small Trains Day including Unlimited SteamTrain Rides and your opportunity to Drive a Diesel for 10. Another firm favourite with families this is a great way to visit the Museum and have unlimited rides in our vintage wagons pulled by one of our fleet of Steam Engines.
If you would like to Drive a Diesel for 10 please use the our online booking system to book your slot - please be aware this is an approximate time, and you should arrive in good time for your time on the engine.We operate unlimited rides between 11am - 3pm, the museum opens at 10am right through until 5pm during the dates below!
If you would like to Drive a Diesel for 10 please use the our online booking system to book your slot - please be aware this is an approximate time, and you should arrive in good time for your time on the engine.We operate unlimited rides between 11am - 3pm, the museum opens at 10am right through until 5pm during the dates below!
Day Out With Thomas
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Join Thomas & Friends for a day of family fun at The East Anglian Railway Museum. Take a ride behind Thomas, meet The Fat Controller and say "Hello" to Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty and Dusty. Please read the terms & conditions carefully and use the contact form (or contact number) on their website if you have any specific enquiries.
Ticket Prices & Visitor Information
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We prefer contactless / card payments where possible to reduce unnecessary contact. 5% discount if tickets purchased online. You can add on one of our 'Family Trails', which is an excellent way to keep your kids on their toes looking out for items as they follow the route round the museum. Museum Day ticket prices include a 10% voluntary donation which enables us to reclaim tax on the whole ticket price under Gift Aid.
How To Find Us
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The East Anglian Railway Museum is based at Chappel & Wakes Colne Railway Station, a working station on the Gainsborough Line that links Marks Tey in Essex with Sudbury in Suffolk. We are located in the villages of Chappel and Wakes Colne, near Colchester in Essex on the A1124 Colchester to Halstead Road.
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