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The Hope Valley Line Folk Train

Glossop Folk Train

Thursday 14th February Valentine's Day Folk Train Special

Buxton Line Folk Train

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Cheshire Music Trains

The Folk Trains take you on a musical journey as you travel through the Peak District countryside. Our talented musicians play on the train, then everyone alights to visit a local hostelry and enjoy a further session from the band.

The Edale Rambler Folk Train has been running for ten years and takes music lovers from the centre of Sheffield to the glorious vale of Edale, while the Manchester to Hathersage folk train takes you along the Hope Valley Line to the village of Hathersage.

We also have the Glossop Folk Train, which entertains travellers on its journey from Manchester to the historic town of Glossop.

"What a thoroughly enjoyable day out. And what a rest way to spend a sunny Saturday in June. the music was great, the scenic journey was gorgeous, the pub food was excellent, and more music on the way home! I am now on the mailing list, and look forward to sharing this experience again. Many thanks." JQ of Bury

"I very much enjoyed the Folk Train. We were going for a walk from Hope and the Folk Train was a lovely surprise and got us off to a very good start. I would love to come again and go to the pub to hear all the music next time." CM of Manchester

Click on the links below for more information.

The Hope Valley Line Folk Train

Glossop Folk Train

Buxton Line Folk Train

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The Hope Valley Line Folk Train

The Folk Trains are renowned amongst local music lovers and costs no more than an ordinary train ticket. Our enthusiastic musicians play on the train, and at Edale everyone alights to visit the Rambler Country House Hotel for liquid refreshment, entertained by a further session from the band. Watch out for the specially reduced real ale at this CAMRA award - winning pub. We will now be visiting the Little John Hotel in Hathersage on the Manchester route to offer our visitors more space!

The Hope Valley Trains have proved a consistent success since their introduction ten years ago, which sometimes means there is limited seating capacity in the carriage with the band. Please don't expect a formal concert - just enjoy the Folk Train for the fantastic experience it is …..!

The Folk Trains run from Manchester to Hathersage and Sheffield to Edale.  Click on the links below for details.

Manchester - Hathersage   

 Sheffield - Edale 

Manchester - Hathersage Folk Train

Train departs Manchester Piccadilly at 1146 calling at Reddish North, Brinnington, Bredbury, Romiley, Marple, Strines, New Mills Central, Chinley, Edale, Hope, and Bamford en route. The band play at the Little John Hotel, Hathersage, food is available. Return on the 1432 train from Hathersage calling at all the same stops except Strines, arriving at Piccadilly at 1531.

STOP PRESS

The Manchester to Hathersage Folk Train on the 9th February will now visit the Queens Arms in New Mills, as a result of engineering works closing the Hope Valley Line between New Mills Central and Hope.

However, the same trains, departing and returning to Manchester Piccadilly at the same times, will still be used, with the Folk Train terminating at and returning from New Mills Central instead of Hathersage.

Our apologies for any inconvenience caused.

For up-to-date information on the Manchester Folk Trains,
call (0161) 244 1880 (24 hours) 0r (01663) 746377.

  Sheffield - Edale

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Sheffield - Edale Folk Train

The Folk Train runs from Sheffield on the 4th Tuesday of the month. All trains depart from Sheffield station at 1914 calling at Do re, Griddle, Heathers, Bam ford and Hope en route. We return on the 2130 train from Ed ale, calling at all the same stops, arriving into Sheffield at 2203

Tuesday 26th February with Bernard Cromarty Multi-instrumentalist Bernard is a veritable one-man band. Not one to be missed.

Tuesday 25th March with Deepcar Folk
 It's always a joy to have Deepcar Folk on board. They specialise in light-hearted, entertaining folk styles, with special emphasis on participation.

All Sheffield artists are subject to confirmation. For the latest information
visit www.folktrain.org.uk , ring the Events Line on (0161) 244 1880 or contact Gerry on (0114) 266 9532.

  Manchester -Heathers

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The Glossop Folk Train

Our talented musicians play on the train, and at Glossop everyone alights to visit Glossop Labour Club for liquid refreshment and a further session from the band. The Club is fully accessible to wheelchair users. There is no charge for the event - just the price of your ordinary train or Wayfarer ticket.

All train departs Manchester Piccadilly at 1849 calling at Ashburys, Gorton, Guide Bridge, Flowery Field, Newton for Hyde, Godley, Hattersley, Broad Bottom and Dinting en route. The band play at the Glossop Labour Club, Glossop. Return on the 2139 train from Glossop calling at all the same stops, arriving at Piccadilly at 2212

Thursday 24th January with Micron a very popular duo

Thursday 14th February Valentine's Day Folk Train Special with Hatstand Medicine Band, Old timey songs, blues and "jug" 20 -30 music.

Thursday 28th February with Acoustak country and classic pop

Thursday 27th March with Geoff Higginbottom with his songs to sing along to

The Buxton Line Folk Train

Our talented musicians play on the train, and at Whaley Bridge everyone alights to visit The Railway pub, for liquid refreshmentand good food, and further session from the band. The pub is fully accessible to wheelchair users. There is no charge for the event - just the price of your ordinary train or Wayfarer ticket.

All train departs Manchester Piccadilly at 1137 calling at Stockport, Davenport, Woodsmore, Hazle Grove, Disley, New Mills Newtown, Furness Vale en route. The band play at the Railway pub, Whaley Bridge. Return on the 1451 train from Whaley Bridge calling at all the same stops, arriving at Piccadilly at 1532

Saturday 26th January with Class 49, blues and bluegrass music

Saturday 23rd February with the Lonesome and Penniless Cowboys, country and Cajan music with Celtic roots

Saturday 29th March with Chorlton Folk Club, Jozeph Roberts and artists from the Folk Club

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Easy Reference Calendar January to March 2008

Manchester to Hathersage

Sheffield to Edale 'Edale Rambler'
12th January
22nd January
24th January
26th January
9th February
26th February
28th February
23rd February

Folk Train Special

14th February

 
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This page was last updated 16th January 2008

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