175th Anniversary Chappel Viaduct & Gainsborough Line

15/07/2024

The remarkable 175 year history of the Chappel Viaduct was celebrated last week, with many in attendance to honour it.

02/07/2024

Just look at all these fantastic photos taken by the amazing Rosemary Prestney at the 175th anniversary celebrations on Sunday.
Brilliant afternoon and thank you to Rosemary and all those visitors who supported the event.
East Anglian Railway Museum
Essex & South Suffolk Community Rail Partnership
175th Anniversary Chappel Viaduct & Gainsborough Line

29/06/2024

... and we are off !
Fantastic evening on th Old Time Vaudeville Music Train.
part of the 175th Anniversary celebrations.

Essex & South Suffolk Community Rail Partnership
175th Anniversary Chappel Viaduct & Gainsborough Line

29/06/2024

Old Time Vaudeville Music Train
Part of the 175th anniversary celebrations !! Thank you
Essex & South Suffolk Community Rail Partnership

26/06/2024

Here is a reminder of the Community Picnic being held on the Fields of the EARM on Sunday afternoon from 2pm onwards.
Please also note: Local residents can enter the museum for free by providing proof of address.

If visitors wish to join the picnic, they can take advantage of a 5% discount if they book now with the EARM.
Please also note that if they book now they will receive 5% discount.
https://earm.co.uk/events/chappel-175/

ALL CUSTOMERS must go to reception to get validated and receive a wristband before entry
East Anglian Railway Museum

26/06/2024

Local residents can enter the museum for free by providing proof of address.

If visitors wish to join the picnic, they can take advantage of a 5% discount if they book now with the EARM.
Please also note that if they book now they will receive 5% discount.
https://earm.co.uk/events/chappel-175/

ALL CUSTOMERS must go to reception to get validated and receive a wristband before entry

25/06/2024

The 175th anniversary garden at the entrance of Chappel & Wakes Colne station. How lovely does this look? Thank you
Wakes Colne Parish council
Chappel Parish Council
Essex South Suffolk Community Rail Partnership
Go funding and a huge thank you to the Station Adopters team for designing and planting.

Join in with the 175th celebration events over Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th.
Full details on FB page and www.chappelviaduct.co.uk

East Anglian Railway Museum
Essex & South Suffolk Community Rail Partnership

24/06/2024

Don’t forget that Platform Two cafe will be open over the 175th Chappel viaduct anniversary weekend at the East Anglian Railway Museum

Platform Two Café

19/06/2024

We have a fabulous weekend of events lined up over the weekend of 29th - 30th June to celebrate 175th years of the Chappel Viaduct and Gainsborough Line.
Saturday morning - a walk from Marks Tey Station to Chappel & Wakes C Station
Saturday afternoon - a presentation about the history of the Stour Valley Railway Line
Saturday Evening - Music Train from Marks Tey to Sudbury
Sunday afternoon - East Anglian Railway Museum- Ceremony to mark the opening with dignitaries and Chappel Children's Choir followed by a community picnic on the fields of the EARM

Full details of events can be found on our page 175th Anniversary Chappel Viaduct & Gainsborough Line
and website www.chappelviaduct.co.uk
Halstead Gazette
Essex & South Suffolk Community Rail Partnership

18/06/2024

17/06/2024

Hands up ! who has seen our banner in the Village ?