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Cubs enjoy event at Peacock Railway with rail safety lesson

Cubs enjoy event at Peacock Railway with rail safety lesson

By Jonathan White
Youngsters from the 26th South West Cheshire (1st Willaston) Cubs enjoyed an evening of railway rides and important rail safety education during a visit to Peacock Railway.

A group of 23 Cub Scouts and their leaders visited the miniature railway attraction, operated by the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society.

June 3, 2026
Peacock Railway launches 2026 season with popular opening day

Peacock Railway launches 2026 season with popular opening day

Railway enthusiasts and families enjoyed a fantastic afternoon as the much-loved Peacock Railway in Willaston held its first Public Running Day.

Operated by the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society, the miniature railway behind The Peacock Inn on Crewe Road, marked the start of a new season with a day out for families.

April 18, 2026
Peacock miniature railway season steams into action in April

Peacock miniature railway season steams into action in April

By Jonathan White
The popular Peacock Railway in Willaston will host its first Public Running Day of 2026 on Sunday April 12.

Operated by the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society, the miniature railway is behind The Peacock Inn on Crewe Road.

March 20, 2026
Aerial view of the Peacock Railway in Willaston

All aboard for spooky fun at the Peacock Railway in Willaston

The Peacock Railway in Willaston is set to host its first-ever Halloween themed Running Day on Sunday October 26.

The event is set to offer an afternoon of trains, treats, and spooky fun for the family.

September 24, 2025
Full steam ahead for new loco ‘Jenny’ at Peacock Railway

Full steam ahead for new loco ‘Jenny’ at Peacock Railway

Train enthusiasts have welcomed a new addition to their team after enjoying a bumper summer season at the Peacock Railway in Willaston.

South Cheshire Model Engineering Society, which runs the attraction, has welcomed more than 1,000 visitors this summer after extending opening hours to Wednesdays during August.

September 7, 2025
Aerial view of the Peacock Railway in Willaston

Peacock Railway in Willaston hosts first mid-week running day

By Jonathan White
History was made this week at one of South Cheshire’s best-kept secrets, as the Peacock Railway welcomed visitors for its first-ever Mid-week Running Day.

The miniature railway behind The Peacock Inn in Willaston – run by the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society – offered rides around its picturesque quarter-mile 5-inch gauge track.

August 2, 2025
Peacock Railway Open Day pulls in hundreds to Willaston venue

Peacock Railway Open Day pulls in hundreds to Willaston venue

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of people enjoyed a sunny Open Day at the popular Peacock Railway attraction in Willaston.

Guests were treated to miniature steam and battery-electric train rides for two laps around the impressive 5-inch gauge track which is nearly a quarter of a mile long.

May 24, 2025
Peacock Railway in Willaston to stage VE celebration

Peacock Railway in Willaston to stage VE celebration

The Peacock Railway in Willaston is throwing open its doors this Sunday (May 4) for a special VE celebration public open day.

The railway, behind The Peacock pub off Crewe Road, is home to the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society.

April 30, 2025
Full steam ahead for Peacock Railway in Willaston thanks to donation

Full steam ahead for Peacock Railway in Willaston thanks to donation

It’s full steam ahead for the Peacock Railway in Willaston as it plans to add a new steam engine.

Members of South Cheshire Model Engineering Society which runs the railway have received support from local cereal makers Mornflake as part of its 350th anniversary year.

April 23, 2025
Peacock Railway in Willaston draws crowds on first 2025 public day

Peacock Railway in Willaston draws crowds on first 2025 public day

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of people enjoyed the first public running day of 2025 at the popular Peacock Railway in Willaston.

The miniature-gauge railway, behind The Peacock Inn on Crewe Road, is run by the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society.

April 8, 2025
Peacock Railway in Nantwich gears up for 2025 season opener

Peacock Railway in Nantwich gears up for 2025 season opener

Railway enthusiasts and families are in for a treat as The Peacock Railway in Nantwich is set to stage its 2025 season opener.

The railway, behind the Peacock Inn in Willaston, is operated by the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society.

March 14, 2025
Peacock Railway in Willaston hosts final public open day of 2024

Peacock Railway in Willaston hosts final public open day of 2024

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of people enjoyed the Peacock Railway’s successful final public open day of the year.

The trains were run by members of the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society on their premises behind The Peacock Inn on Crewe Road in Willaston.

November 1, 2024
Miniature-gauge train rides at Peacock Railway this Sunday

Miniature-gauge train rides at Peacock Railway this Sunday

By Jonathan White
The Peacock Railway in Willaston will be running trains for the public this Sunday (August 4) from 12pm.

The trains are run by the members of the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society on their premises behind The Peacock Inn on Crewe Road.

August 2, 2024