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	Chasewater Railway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Chasewater Railway is a former colliery railway running round the shores of Chasewater in Staffordshire, England.
		The railway is home to a collection of steam and diesel locomotives of mostly industrial origin.
		Centre - Bure Valley - Chasewater - Chinnor and Princes Risborough - Cholsey and Wallingford - Churnet Valley - Cleethorpes - Colne Valley - Coventry Rly.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chasewater_Railway (493 words)

	Chasewater - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Chasewater is a 3 km² reservoir between Brownhills, Norton Canes and Burntwood, in Staffordshire, England.
		Legislation to close the canal was enacted in 1954.
		Brownhills Urban District Council purchased Norton Pool in 1956 for £5,600 which was for a total area of 272 acres (1 km²) and 2 cottages, from the British Transport Commission and renamed it Chasewater.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chasewater (192 words)

	Locomotives on minor railways
		The railway was opened in 1891 to serve part of the Yorkshire coalfield, south of Leeds/north of Wakefield between Lofthouse and Stourton, serving Robin Hood.
		The railway was absorbed by the LMS, but passenger serives were withdrawn on 30 March 1930, the section between Pilling and Knott End closed on 13 November 1950, and the line was closed completely on 31 July 1963.
		Barton, D.B. The Redruth and Chasewater Railway, 1824-1915.
	www.steamindex.com /locotype/minorrly.htm (3153 words)

	Chasewater Railway - Membership (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Chasewater Railway is a charitable trust, No 518516 and the whole of the railway is operated by volunteers; any profit made is entirely devoted to the maintenance of the locomotives, carriages and track.
		New volunteers are always welcome, simply introduce yourself any Sunday to members working on the railway and they will be able to answer your questions about opportunities to help.
		All members are welcome to participate in the many aspects of running the Railway, for which full training will be given.
	www.chasewaterrailway.co.uk /membership.php (219 words)

	Anglesey Basin & Chasewater at Brownhills
		The Cannock reservoir (now known as Chasewater) was constructed in 1799 and was opened around about 1800 to supply the Wyrley and Essington main line with water via the Anglesey branch canal.
		The railway was founded in 1959 as the Railway Preservation Society (West Midlands).
		Part of the line was originally constructed as the Cannock Chase and Wolverhampton Railway, and eventually passed into the hands of the National Coal Board, which ceased using the line in 1965.
	www.starling101.btinternet.co.uk /canals/anglesey.htm (404 words)

	Press Statement - 24th March 2005
		The Chasewater Railway provides an ideal showcase for Community Light Rail, which can be used to bring back passenger services on disused railways or to replace heavily-subsidised trains on local and rural lines.
		Although the railcar is currently based at Chasewater, once the necessary approvals are obtained it will be moved to the Network Rail branch line between Stourbridge Junction and Stourbridge Town, where it will enter public service on Sundays for a year-long trial.
		The Chasewater Railway (www.chasewaterrailway.co.uk) is an independent heritage railway which operates steam and diesel train services on a former mineral railway, now within the boundaries of the Chasewater Country Park.
	www.parrypeoplemovers.com /PR24-03-2005.htm (452 words)

	Chasewater Railway - Welcome! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The Chasewater Railway operates heritage steam and diesel trains on Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays throughout the year and also Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout the Summer.
		The Railway is rapidly gaining recognition as one of the major visitor attractions within the Walsall/Lichfield/Cannock areas.
		The Railway operates passenger trains from is headquarters at Brownhills West to Chasetown (Church Street), with intermediate stations at Norton Lakeside and Chasewater Heaths (adjacent to the Burntwood Bypass).
	www.chasewaterrailway.co.uk (289 words)

	Chasewater Railway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
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		This lead to the rebuilding of Brownhills West with significantly improved facilities and completion of the Burntwood section of the line.
		Centre - Bure Valley - Chasewater - Chinnor and Princes Risborough - Cholsey and Wallingford - Churnet Valley - Cleethorpes - Colne Valley - Coventry - Dartmoor - Dean Forest - Derwent Valley - Didcot - East Anglian Rly.
	www.objectsspace.com /encyclopedia/index.php/Chasewater_Railway (507 words)

	Books
		Christiansen, Rex and Miller, R.W. The Cambrian Railways.
		Most were also published separately, viz: "The early history of the railway locomotive, 1804-1879" (1946); "The development of the railway locomotive, 1880-1946" (1946), "The railway carriage, 1825-1 946" (1946); and "The multiple unit trains, railmotors and tramoars, 1829-1947." The thumb-nail sketches are poorly executed.
		The ironstone railways and tramways of the Midlands.
	www.steamindex.com /books.htm (6917 words)

	RailServe.com: Tourist Railroads Railway Museums & Train Excursions
		Corcovado Rack Railway - Inclined railroad to the summit at Corcovado, the famous Christ Statue; built in 1884 and converted from steam to electric in 1910; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
		Cremallera de Montserrat - Montserrat Rack Railway is a 5km mountain railway north of Barcelona in the Catalonia region of Spain
		Pilion Railway, The - Railway from Volos to Milies on the Pilion peninsula, central Greece; 600 mm narrow gauge; returned to operation in 1996
	www.railserve.com /Tourist/World (4144 words)

	Rail Art Links: UK Preserved Railways and Associations (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The Chasewater Railway at Chasewater Park, Staffordshire operates heritage, mainly ex-industrial, steam and diesel trains.
		The Strathspey Railway is Scotland's premier preserved steam railway - former Highland Railway mainline - operates from Aviemore to Broomhill via Boat-of-Garten (10 miles).
		Newcomer to the UK heritage railway scene - it is proposed that the Weardale Railway in County Durham will soon be running regular service trains between Bishop Auckland and Stanhope.
	www.railart.co.uk /links_railway.html (774 words)

	Parry People Movers - Photograph Archive
		A PPM 50 Light Railcar on the Causeway at the Chasewater Railway, August 2003
		A PPM 30 District Tram on Welsh Highland Railway
		A PPM 35 Railbus on Bristol Harbour Railway
	www.parrypeoplemovers.com /photographs.htm (593 words)

	JPM Parry & Associates - Press release
		The extraordinary difficulties in introducing new technology on to Britain's railways have been recognised in the Tenth Report from the House of Commons Transport Committee, "Integrated Transport: the Future of Light Rail and Modern Trams in the United Kingdom".
		An open day was held at the private Chasewater Railway on Saturday 2nd April to promote reopening the disused rail line nearby.
		A further open day at the Chasewater Railway is planned for Saturday 14th May to mark Community Rail Day.
	www.parryassociates.com /pr2005-04-05.htm (581 words)

	All change at Chasewater
		The Chasewater Railway is one of the country's oldest preservation schemes, starting up in 1959 as the Railway Preservation Society, gathering together a most interesting collection of some of the lesser bits and pieces of railwayana - from tiny industrial locomotives to ancient 4- and 6-wheeled coaches.
		former colliery railways around the shores of Chasewater lake, itself a relic from the industrial revolution.
		There was just time for a quick snap of the next departure, before tea and excellent home made cakes ("There's a quarter of a pint of rum in the fruit cake") in the station buffet.
	www.geoffspages.co.uk /raildiary/chasewater (446 words)

	Chasewater Wildlife Group
		Local wildlife photographers are invited to contribute their photographs of species seen and photographed at Chasewater.
		All photographs of species and habitats were taken at or within close proximity to Chasewater and Cuckoo Bank.
		None of the text or images may be copied or reproduced without the express permission of the the copyright holders.
	www.chasewater.org.uk (457 words)

	Catalog Report
		Standard history of the lesser known narrow gauge lines railways around Porthmadog - Gorseddau, Croesor, NWNG and Welsh Highland, This is the original edition in one volume, later issued in two vols.
		VG History of the various railways in the Looe and Liskeard area of south Cornwall and the Liskeard and Looe Union Canal and the mines that they served.
		VG Excellent detailed history of these important colliery railways around Brampton, East of Carlisle which originated from early tramroads and were finally operated by the NCB.
	www.martinbott.com /mining.htm (5949 words)

	Tourist and Enthusiast Railways - West Midlands
		Bridgnorth: cliff railway joining the Low Town and the High Town, with a rise of 111 feet (34m).
		At Horsehay there is also a unique 180 yard (166 m) steam tram line and a miniature railway.
		Narrow gauge railway in the grounds of a stately home.
	www.sinfin.net /railways/tourist/touristwm.html (317 words)

	The Steam Experience - UK Listings
		The Bure Valley Railway is now able to offer a range of one or two day courses designed to get you behind the regulator of one of our unique narrow gauge locomotives.
		Relive the golden age of the Great Western Railway at the Didcot Railway Centre where the original GWR engine shed is home to a fine collection of lovingly restored locomotives, looked after by the members of the Great Western Society.
		The East Anglian Railway Museum's Railway Experience Days give you the chance to learn how a locomotive works, how to fire the locomotive and how to drive it, how to be a signalman and how to be a guard.
	www.traindriving.com /steam/uksteamlistings.html (2542 words)

	Cannock Chase District Council - Search results (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Chasewater's 300 hectares of water and open space are the perfect stage for a host of leisure activities including water-skiing, sailing, angling and even a...
		Water Skiing - The Water Ski Centre is situated on the South Shore and caters for several classes of powerboat, hydroplane, sports boat and water-ski.Sailing - Chase...
		The railway regularly opens at weekends and bank holidays for steam and diesel train trips to take visitors to Chasewater's North Shore.
	www.cannockchasedc.gov.uk /cannockchase/chasewater.htm (315 words)

	Walsall Symphony Orchestra
		Our second outing to the Chasewater Light Railway was once again a unique experience for all concert goers.
		We performed in the new Chasewater Railway Heritage Centre, surrounded by historic rolling stock.
		With the start of the concert signalled by the traditional station whistle, we were soon off on a delightful musical journey.
	www.wsorchestra.co.uk /21091.html?sessionidkey=sessionidval (206 words)

	Chasewater Railway - Indopedia, the Indological knowledgebase
		Alford Valley Railway - Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway - Caledonian Railway - Keith and Dufftown Railway - Leadhills & Wanlockhead Railway - Mull Rail - Royal Deeside Railway - Scottish Industrial Railway Centre - Strathspey Railway
		Douglas Horse Tram - Groudle Glen Railway - Isle of Man Steam Railway - Manx Electric Railway - Snaefell Mountain Railway
		This page was last modified 02:23, 9 Nov 2004 by Anonymous user(s) of Indopedia.
	www.indopedia.org /Chasewater_Railway.html (326 words)

	Middle East Open Encyclopedia: Chasewater Railway (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		This is an extract from The Middle East Open Encyclopedia, made possible through the Wikimedia Foundation.
		Iraq Museum International always displays the most recent published revision of the source article, Chasewater Railway; all previous versions may be viewed here.
		They link directly to authoring tools for you to start writing a particular article.
	www.baghdadmuseum.org /ref?title=Chasewater_Railway (607 words)

	Preservation of the Class 117s
		51386 was previously located on the Swindon and Cricklade Railway owned by Matthew Smith.
		51381 went to Mangapps farm as a swap for 56287, which went to Colne Valley Railway.
		It moved to to the Swindon and Cricklade Railway at the start of 2005,
	www.railcar.co.uk /his110-119/117pres.htm (162 words)

	Chasewater Railway - The Railway Hotel Company - Accommodation near the UK's railway locations - Hotel, Bed and ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Chasewater Railway - The Railway Hotel Company - Accommodation near the UK's railway locations - Hotel, Bed and Breakfast, Self Catering
		Ideally placed guest house for visiting several railways in the area, including the Churnet Valley, Crich Tramway, Foxfield Steam Railway, Midland Railway - Butterley and Peak Rail.
		The Beehive is a family run, non-smoking guest-house, overlooking the River Churnet, in the peaceful village of Oakamoor.
	www.preserved-railway.co.uk /hotel.asp?railway=Chasewater+Railway (1118 words)

	Chasewater Railway, an Other Attraction in Walsall, -Information Britain (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Chasewater Railway, an Other Attraction in Walsall, -Information Britain
		Chasewater Light Railway and Museum Co Hednesford Road
		Click here for our featured attractions in the area
	www.information-britain.co.uk /printplace.cfm?Place_ID=6831 (34 words)

	UK and Irish Heritage Railways - Alphabetical Listing
		Railway offering regular passenger rides between two or more stations.
		Site with short demonstration line (may also offer passenger rides).
		Page last updated 30 March 2006 by Mark Dewell.
	ukhrail.uel.ac.uk /abc.html (37 words)

	RAIL TRANSPORT SERVICES in West Midlands » Yell.com
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		Chasewater Country Park, Pool Rd, Brownhills, Walsall, West Midlands WS8 7NL
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