ShareExperience the sights, sounds and the smell of traditional train travel on The Dean Forest Railway, a rural branch railway offering rides on steam trains and some heritage diesel services.
Take a once-in-a-lifetime magical ride on a handsome steam train, travelling through along an eight and a half mile trail through a medieval forest to Parkend on The Dean Forest Railway. You pay just the once and then you'll able to ride all day, with stations located near charming country pubs serving real ale, parks and local shops.
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