Events Archive
In addition to our regular steam and diesel hauled services, we also hold a number of exciting special events, from children's character days to enthusiast gala events. Santa pays a visit at Christmas too! Details appear below as our plans evolve. Tickets for these events can be booked from the event page.
For most events our connecting heritage bus services will operate from Epping Underground and Shenfield stations. Please check the event listing for details.
If there is no event shown on a particular date, do check our calendar as we may be running our standard steam and diesel hauled services.
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End of an Era - Bus Running Day
20 February
Our first bus event of 2022!
Our first bus event of 2022, sees the "end of an era" - our tribute to the passing of crew operation and the iconic Gibson ticket machine. We commemorate the last commercial use of the Gibson machine - possibly anywhere in the world.
The ...
Read More 70 years of the RF
5 September 2021
The event based at the Railway's North Weald Station will feature routes and tours operating to local towns and villages, commemorating 70 years of the iconic RF class AEC Regal IV, visiting vehicles and a surprise or two!
You can pick up a free programme on the ...
Read More Class 37 running day with 37029
3 October 2020
Join us for a running day with class 37 locomotive, 37029, as it celebrates it's 59th birthday and tackles some of the steepest gradients in preservation!
Five round trips will be operated - the timetable can be found below - offering over 50 miles of haulage!
37029 ...
Read More Class 47 Running Day with 47635
17 October 2020
IMPORTANT UPDATE 16 OCTOBER:
Due a fault discovered whilst 47635 was being prepared for service this Saturday it will, unfortunately, no longer be working on this date. 31438 has also been failed today. Instead a special service will operate between North Weald and Ongar only, ...
Read More Green Line Running Day - Bus Rally
24 February
The event based at the Railway's North Weald Station will feature routes operating to local towns and villages. Our regular route 339 will also run connecting Epping Underground station with North Weald at regular intervals.
Vehicles
Vehicles from the following ...
Read More Railcar Association Annual Convention
6, 7 October
We welcome the Railcar Association to the Epping Ongar Railway for their 23rd Annual Convention. We will be running an intensive multiple unit service alongside our regular steam services. Our standard fares apply. Our usual heritage connecting buses will be in operation between Epping Underground, ...
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