Welcome to Epping Ongar Railway
This is the official website of Epping Ongar Railway
You've arrived at the website of the Epping Ongar Railway. The site gives you information and the latest news and developments at the railway as we work to run steam and diesel hauled passenger trains on the branch, and towards our long term aim to once again run trains to Epping.
Our team of volunteers have been working hard to restore and maintain our infrastructure such as buildings, track, signals and also the rolling stock that will allow us to provide locomotive hauled trains for both visitors and locals, within an authentic heritage railway atmosphere.
The railway was part of a 10km stretch at the end of the Great Eastern, latterly LNER and London Central Line that runs through beautiful Essex Countryside. After LU suspended passenger services in 1994, the line was preserved as a heritage railway. A weekend diesel shuttle service ran from 2004 till 2007, but it was decided that we would focus on the infrastructure to improve safety, the frequency of trains, ensure the long term future of the line, and to enable locomotives to once again operate.
Our enthusiastic and friendly team have work parties both on weekdays and weekends as we bring our dream alive and run services for the benefit of visitors, the local communities and economy. The branch is steaming towards once again hosting steam engines, and more volunteers are always required to join our friendly team drawn from all ages and backgrounds (no prior railway experience is necessary)... Find out more.
