Date: 17/04/2017

A heritage steam railway is set to become 'one of the best in the country' after raising £1.25m to fund a track extension, its bosses claim. The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway launched a public appeal to complete its 'last mile' a year ago. It currently runs between Cheltenham and Laverton but has long planned to extend to Broadway in Worcestershire. After an 'overwhelming response' it will reach the Cotswolds village for the first time since 1960.

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Steam line to restore 1960 route

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A public appeal raised £1.25m - which will be used to link Cheltenham with Broadway in the Cotswolds.

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BR 9F 2-10-0 92203 Black Prince on a visit from the East Somerset Railway to the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway in August 2009, seen here taking on water at the end of the platfom at Cheltenham Racecourse station.
Location: Cheltenham Racecourse
Company: Cheltenham and Honeybourne Line (Great Western Railway)
30/08/2009 Ian Dinmore

The rebuilding of Broadway Station, looking north. The track is currently a mile away. The signalbox is complete as is one platform.
Location: Broadway
Company: Cheltenham and Honeybourne Line (Great Western Railway)
23/05/2016 Peter Todd

Spotless Stanier 8F no 8274 arrives at Toddington on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway on 8 March 2014, the first day of the 2014 season.
Location: Toddington
Company: Cheltenham and Honeybourne Line (Great Western Railway)
08/03/2014 John McIntyre