The “Church with the Train” in Nantwich is to stage a special celebration to mark 200 years since the world’s first passenger train service.
The event is at the Methodist Church on Hospital Street in Nantwich on Saturday, July 12.
It aims to commemorate the first passenger train service – the Stockton & Darlington Railway – which started in operation in 1825.
On the day, the church’s 7 ¼ inch gauge steam train will be giving rides to children from 10am.
The club’s model railway will be displayed and local railway interest groups will have stands publicizing activities.
A celebration service will take place at midday, led by the Superintendent Minister Rev Rob Hilton, who is a railway enthusiast.
North West-based Railway Chaplains and the Mayors of Nantwich and Crewe will also be attending.
Tea, coffee and cake will be on offer from 10am and light lunch refreshments from 1pm after the service.
David Maidment is steward and safeguarding officer at Nantwich Methodist Church and founder of The Railway Children charity.
He said: “There is no admission charge but those having train rides are invited to make a small donation to the Railway Children charity which supports street and runaway children in India, East Africa and the UK.”
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