Santa Steam Specials: all aboard!
29, 30 November, 6, 7, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 22 December 2025
Our steam engine USA Class S160 will be hauling our trains on Sunday and Monday 28, 29 December and again on Thursday and Sunday 1, 4 January 2026. You can join the trains at either Chinnor or Princes Risborough stations and then sit back, relax and enjoy the winter panorama alongside the Chiltern Hills. As the lovely views open out with the Vale of Aylesbury stretching into the distance, you may spot deer or other local wildlife including the Red Kites overhead. For further information please see our Journey Guide.
LIGHT WALK & Double Track WINTER WONDERLAND Model Railway at CHINNOR:
From the shop end of Chinnor station platform take a gentle stroll through the Light Walk to enlighten your day with the visual excitement of lively lights and stimulating sounds of memorable music to make your Winter Warmer visit one to remember.
… Then it’s full steam ahead to enjoy watching the WINTER WONDERLAND Model Railway with its new double track in action. You will see trains heading in opposite directions making this even more interesting than last year. Jack and John are intending to run over twenty battery powered trains. The steam engines with tenders like James, Henry and Gordon will be as busy as usual. ‘BoCo’, based on a British Rail Class 28 diesel-electric engine, and ‘Nia’, a tank engine from the African country of Kenya, are just two of our new guests… there are others!
Aerial shot taken by Harold the Helicopter with Henry slowing down at WINTER WONDERLAND Station and James rushing along believing that he is an EXPRESS train!
Oh yes!The tank engines Thomas, Percy and Sir Handel along with many other Thomas’ friends will be there to entertain you, too.
Please note that this display is not set up like PULL & PUSH but it should be interesting to watch our special rolling stock on the move. The SPIRAL Model Railway will be on show, too. Jack and John are members of the Children’s Leaflets and Activities Group (CLAG) and we will take this opportunity in wishing you a HAPPY NEW YEAR.
If you want more action during January and February, here is the link to Jack’s YouTube videos:
www.youtube.com/@CLAGModelRailways and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJkBBsFEZM4 (Winter Wonderland Model Railway at Chinnor)
Enjoy this extra festive event before it hibernates!
WINTER WARMER FARES:
Tickets are issued as Day Rovers and are valid on every train. Stay all day or come for just one return journey - it's all the same price.
Adult, Concession, Resident and Child tickets may be purchased at stations (prices below) or online until 14.00 on the day of travel. Online the 'adult' ticket is generally £1 cheaper than buying at stations (plus a £2 booking fee per transaction)
- Adult (16-59 yrs) £16
- Concession (senior 60+ yrs, Adult National Railcards) £14
- Resident (adult, concession or senior living in postcodes OX39 or HP27) £11
- Kids-for-a-Quid (Accompanied 3-15 years maximum 2 children per adult/concession/resident ticket holder) £1
- 0-2 yrs Free (no ticket required)
On the train: residents please show proof of local address, or show concessionary cards if asked
Other Concessions - we accept HRA Privilege Cards, TOC/Network Rail Privilege Cards, Members Cards and Directors Passes. Tickets are only available on the day of travel at station ticket offices.
Single tickets (for travel in one direction) are only available on the day of travel at station ticket offices. Adult - £12, concession £10 and accompanied child £1.
Less-able Concessionary tickets - for visually impaired or those whose disability necessitates a carer. Tickets for the less-able person together with one accompanying carer travelling together are only available at station ticket offices for a total cost of £16.00.
Accessiblity and wheelchair users . We welcome all visitors to the railway, including those who are less able and their accompanying carer or assistance dog. Wheelchair spaces are limited to one per journey and reservations for your wheelchair plus companion cost £15 (plus £2 booking fee) for the return trip, total cost £17.
Well-behaved small dogs are always welcome and travel Free - they must be kept on a short lead and must NOT be allowed on the seats - do bring a blanket for them to sit on the floor. Dogs are NOT allowed in any restaurant or dining areas (except assistant dogs).
Buggies and strollers CANNOT be accommodated on the trains. They may be left on the station platform or in your vehicle.
No seat reservations are required - which means that you can sit wherever you wish.
WINTER WARMER TIMETABLE:
28, 29 December and 1, 4 January 2026 |
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| Chinnor dep | 10.30 | 12.15 | 14.00 | 15.30 | ||||
| Princes Risborough arr | 10.57 | 12.36 | 14.24 | 15.51 | ||||
| Princes Risborough dep | 11.15 | 12.55 | 14.40 | 16.05 | ||||
| Chinnor arr | 11.36 | 13.19 | 15.01 | 16.31 |
FOOD & DRINK:
On the trains - each day a trolley service of teas, coffees and light refreshments will be provided by our volunteers. There's also one cup of complimentary tea or coffee for every adult ticket holder from the trolley (other drinks and snacks are available at the usual tariff).
The Station Café at Chinnor - will be open on 29 December and 1 & 4 January for the service of teas, coffees, soft drinks and bottled water. We also have a selection of sandwiches and baps all freshly made on the day, together with hot sausage rolls and pasties, homemade cakes, biscuits, crisps etc. Please note that the Station Café will be closed on Saturday 28 December.
OTHER LOCAL THINGS TO SEE & DO:
If you are looking for something more to do in Chinnor village or Princes Risborough town, or in the local area - please see our What to see and do section for information.
We look forward to your visit and thank you for your support.
