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Vintage Trains and its collection
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Tyseley Locomotive Works, previously known as the Birmingham Railway Museum, is an integral part of Vintage Trains, located in Birmingham, England. This site is not just a museum but also an active engineering hub for the maintenance and restoration of vintage steam engines. It is situated on the former Great Western Railway's Tyseley depot, which was built in 1908. The museum houses an extensive collection of steam engines, ranging from small industrial builds to Great Western Railway 'Castles' and 'Halls', and large ex-mainline diesel engines.
The Shakespeare Express
One of the key attractions of Vintage Trains is the Shakespeare Express. This is a regular steam train service that runs between Birmingham Snow Hill and Stratford-upon-Avon. The journey offers a unique experience of travelling in a vintage steam train, allowing passengers to relive the golden era of steam railways. The Shakespeare Express operates on select Sundays throughout the year, with pickups offered at Birmingham Snow Hill, Birmingham Moor Street, Tyseley, and Stratford-upon-Avon.
Ongoing Operations of the Shakespeare Express
As of October 2023, Vintage Trains continues to operate the "Shakespeare Express" trains between Birmingham Snow Hill and Stratford-upon-Avon. These special steam train services run on select Sundays throughout the year, offering a unique and nostalgic journey for passengers. The train stops at Birmingham Snow Hill, Birmingham Moor Street, Tyseley, and Stratford-upon-Avon, providing a convenient and enjoyable way to explore these areas.
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