EPPING ONGAR RAILWAY TAKES CENTRE STAGE IN PRACTICAL MAGIC 2 The Epping Ongar Railway, a historic fixture of the Essex countryside for over 160 years, has cemented its status as a premier filming location with its starring role in the highly anticipated film Practical Magic 2. (L-R) NICOLE ...
Read MoreThe Epping Ongar Railway is delighted to announce the resounding success of its Annual Steam Gala, held from Friday 17th to Sunday 19th April. The three-day event thrilled over 2000 visitors and delivered a spectacular showcase of steam power, cementing its status as a highlight in the UK heritage ...
Read MoreA steam train featuring in one of the world’s most anticipated television shows is set to appear at the Epping Ongar Railway this April. Steam locomotive 6989 ‘Wightwick Hall’, which stars as the Hogwarts Express in the upcoming Harry Potter television series, is scheduled ...
Read MoreThe Epping Ongar Railway is delighted to welcome King George to assist with it's 2026 services. Built by Hunslet locomotive works in 1942, diminutive tank locomotive, 2409 "King George" has arrived on loan from our friends at the Didcot Railway Centre and is due to remain on ...
Read MoreFollowing a busy 2025 season, and with the last of our successful Epping Ongar Lights Express trains having arrived back at the station, the Epping Ongar Railway is commencing its essential Winter maintenance and training programme. Steam and heritage diesel services, together ...
Read MoreThe Epping Ongar Railway is proud to announce a special visit by acclaimed heritage rail artist Malcolm Root on Friday 19 September 2025. Malcolm Root is one of Britain’s leading transport artists, widely admired for his evocative paintings capturing the golden age of steam, railways, ...
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