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RAILWAY 200: A comical, educational and entertaining look back at our railways

Brand new show retells the story of how the railway came to being. Along the way we meet famous historic people, relive event milestones and learn the ups and downs from the past two centuries of our railway’s history.

  • Booking essential
  • Free event

Complete with original new music, this show will take you back to the golden age of rail. Come and find out how it all started, what the Bronte's had to do with trains and what was the British Rail Flying Saucer?

2025 sees the 200th anniversary of the world's first passenger steam railway. The UK (& the rest of the globe) is celebrating this milestone. Gare Du Nord Theatre, along with Avanti West Coast have put together a 75min show detailing the events from the past 200 years in a comical, interesting and educational retelling. The show features famous historic people, relives event milestones and features the ups and downs of the railway from the past two centuries. It features original new music and songs especially written for the show.

Times

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Children are welcome

Meeting point

The Castlefield Viaduct event space.

What to bring and wear

Weather appropriate clothing.

Accessibility

Castlefield Viaduct is accessible by lift from the Deansgate-Castlefield Metrolink stop and there is ramp access all the way through to the event space. There is a hearing loop installed on site.

Other

Tickets are free but please book to ensure there is space for everyone.

Contact info

Castlefield Viaduct Team

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