1940s Day

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Saturday 23rd August 2008

For the first time the Avon Valley Railway, the Military Vehicle Trust and the Oldland Show combine to give an exciting trip back in time from the present day to the 1940s.

Visit the Oldland Show and take the train from Oldland Common or the bus from outside the showground to Bitton Station.

Meet the local Home Guard Unit manning their anti-aircraft gun alongside an 800 million candle-power searchlight. See the crashed Messerschmitt that they helped to bring down during a recent air raid, a Bedford Radio Truck and a Canadian Gun Tractor - plus motorbikes and civilian vehicles. You might even find some misbehaving evacuees and have the chance to jive to the music of the period.

Jump on the train again and continue down to the river to find an encampment with a small contingent of American troops. With them will be half-track vehicles, Jeeps, GMC trucks and, to care for their welfare, a typical WWII First Aid Tent and personnel.

Extra Information

The Railway's Booking Office is open from 10.30am until 4.30pm. With trains running between 11am and 5pm. See our full timetable for train times.

Remember that the Buffet has been given special dispensation to serve food between 10am and 5.15pm... no need to bring your ration cards!

Tickets can be purchased at Bitton Station as usual and for those joining at Oldland Common or Avon Riveside, tickets can also be purchased onboard the train (cash only), where the usual discount vouchers and member's discounts apply.

Please note: Parking is not available at Bitton Station (with exception of disabled parking). All visitors arriving by car will be directed to the Oldland Show car parks.

Ticket Prices

Train tickets are priced:

• Adult Day Rover: £6.50
• Over 60 Day Rover: £5.50
• Child Day Rover: £5.00

Day Rovers offer the best value for money, allowing you unlimited travel all day, enabling you to get on and off as you please. However, the usual line singles and returns are available at the usual price plus £1.

Oldland Show entry tickets are priced:

• Adults: £5.00
• Concessions: £4.50
• Accompanying Children: FREE

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Page updated: 20 August 2008

last updated: david cole, Sun 9th Nov 2008