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East Anglian Railway Museum The East Anglian Railway Museum is a living Heritage Site Getting to the Museum is easy. By Car: Near to the Chappel Viaduct on the A1124.
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By train: The EARM adjacent to the Greater Anglia railway station at Chappel & Wakes Colne, on the Marks Tey to Sudbury line. Hourly trains operate on this line, and connections from London, Chelmsford, Colchester, and Ipswich can be made at Marks Tey. http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

By Bus: Buses from Colchester and Halstead stop in the village near to the viaduct. Bus services are operated by First, and Hedingham, when searching for times use Wakes Colne as the destination. From the A12 Exit via J26 (Colchester Zoo) and follow the A1124 towards Halstead for about 5 miles into the village of Chappel, take the first right after the viaduct, and proceed up the hill about 100 meters. We are 15 minutes from Colchester, Halstead and Sudbury. There is free parking at the Museum. Our postcode is CO6 2DS.

We will be holding our last Diesel Day of the year on Wednesday 28th October. The museum will be open from 10:00 till 17...
16/10/2026

We will be holding our last Diesel Day of the year on Wednesday 28th October. The museum will be open from 10:00 till 17:00, with unlimited rides on our diesel train and miniature railway between 11:00 and 15:00.

✅️ Unlimited diesel train and miniature railway rides from 10:30 till 15:00.
✅️ Braintree and Halstead Model Railway Club room open for viewing.
✅️ Explore original station buildings, Goods Shed, Restoration Shed, and Exhibition Hall.
✅️ Browse inside various train carriages from different periods.
✅️ View the Model Railway display room, and museum display room.
✅️ Hot and cold food and drink available from Platform 2 Café.

Get your ticket for Diesel Days here: https://earm.co.uk/events/diesel-days/

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Tickets are available now for our Steam Day on Sunday 25th October. The museum will be open from 10:00 till 17:00, and y...
14/10/2026

Tickets are available now for our Steam Day on Sunday 25th October. The museum will be open from 10:00 till 17:00, and you can enjoy unlimited rides on our trains from 11:00 till 15:00. We will also be running our miniature railway.

Tickets will be available up until midnight of the night before the event. We will be selling tickets on the door so you won't miss out.

Get Steam Day tickets here: https://earm.co.uk/events/steam-day/

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The museum is open this week for museum viewing on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 till 17:00. Platform Two Ca...
12/10/2026

The museum is open this week for museum viewing on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 till 17:00. Platform Two Café will be open from 10:00 till 14:00.

✅️ Braintree and Halstead Model Railway Club room open for viewing (Wednesday only).
✅️ Explore original station buildings, Goods Shed, Restoration Shed, and Exhibition Hall.
✅️ Browse inside various train carriages from different periods.
✅️ View the Model Railway display room, and museum display room.
✅️ Hot and cold food and drink available from Platform 2 Café.

Tickets will be available on the door, or you can prebook up until midnight of the night before your visit.

Book for museum viewing here: https://earm.co.uk/events/museum-viewing/

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If you're looking for something to do in October we have our last 2 standard event days of the year coming up. We will ...
11/10/2026

If you're looking for something to do in October we have our last 2 standard event days of the year coming up. We will be holding a Steam Day on Sunday 25th October, and a Diesel Day on Wednesday 28th October.

The museum will be open from 10:00 till 17:00, and you can enjoy unlimited rides on our trains from 11:00 till 15:00. We will also be running our miniature railway on all 3 days.

Tickets will be available up until midnight of the night before the event. We will be selling tickets on the door so you won't miss out.

Get Steam Day tickets here: https://earm.co.uk/events/steam-day/

Get Diesel Day tickets here: https://earm.co.uk/events/diesel-days/

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We will be welcoming Thomas back to the museum at the end of the month, on Saturday 31st October and Sunday 1st November...
08/10/2026

We will be welcoming Thomas back to the museum at the end of the month, on Saturday 31st October and Sunday 1st November. Have you got your tickets for a day of fun? Get your tickets online now: www.earm.co.uk/thomas

✅️ Hop onboard unlimited rides behind Thomas, a REAL steam engine!
✅️ Unlimited rides on Daisy the DMU.
✅️ Meet Percy, Toby & Henrietta.
✅️ Unlimited rides in the museum's trucks pulled by a diesel engine.
✅️ Say hello to Sir Topham Hatt.
✅️ Watch the exciting live shows with Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty & Dusty.
✅️ Explore and have fun in the Thomas & Friends music corner.
✅️ Join in the Thomas & Friends character hunt.
✅️ Play with the Thomas & Friends garden games.
✅️ Listen to the Thomas & Friends storytelling sessions with Sir Topham Hatt.
✅️ Have fun in the Play Pod with the Thomas & Friends toys, arts and crafts.
✅️ Capture your family memories with the Thomas & Friends photo opportunities.
✅️ Don’t miss the Rock ‘n’ Roll music sessions to dance, sing, and play with musical instruments.
✅️ Enjoy unlimited rides on the miniature railway.
✅️ Visit the model railway exhibition featuring several Thomas & Friends characters.
✅️ Look out for the balloon modeller.
✅️ Don’t miss the railway themed playground and picnic bus.
✅️ Pop along to the Thomas & Friends gift shop.

Tickets are available now, booking essential via our website: www.earm.co.uk/thomas

Please be wary of anyone offering tickets in the comments, these will be a scam.

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04/10/2026

Thomas will be returning to the museum at the end of the month on Saturday 31st October and Sunday 1st November. Get your tickets online now: www.earm.co.uk/thomas

✅️ Hop onboard unlimited rides behind Thomas, a REAL steam engine!
✅️ Unlimited rides on Daisy the DMU.
✅️ Meet Percy, Toby & Henrietta.
✅️ Unlimited rides in the museum's trucks pulled by a diesel engine.
✅️ Say hello to Sir Topham Hatt.
✅️ Watch the exciting live shows with Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty & Dusty.
✅️ Explore and have fun in the Thomas & Friends music corner.
✅️ Join in the Thomas & Friends character hunt.
✅️ Play with the Thomas & Friends garden games.
✅️ Listen to the Thomas & Friends storytelling sessions with Sir Topham Hatt.
✅️ Have fun in the Play Pod with the Thomas & Friends toys, arts and crafts.
✅️ Capture your family memories with the Thomas & Friends photo opportunities.
✅️ Don’t miss the Rock ‘n’ Roll music sessions to dance, sing, and play with musical instruments.
✅️ Enjoy unlimited rides on the miniature railway.
✅️ Visit the model railway exhibition featuring several Thomas & Friends characters.
✅️ Look out for the balloon modeller.
✅️ Don’t miss the railway themed playground and picnic bus.
✅️ Pop along to the Thomas & Friends gift shop.

Tickets are available now, booking essential via our website: www.earm.co.uk/thomas

Please be wary of anyone offering tickets in the comments, these will be a scam.

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03/10/2026

Tickets are still available for our Steam Day tomorrow, with unlimited rides on our steam train and miniature railway from 11:00 till 15:00. Tickets are available up until midnight tonight, we will be selling tickets on the door tomorrow too.

Get your tickets now: https://earm.co.uk/events/steam-day/

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If you've visited us over the past months you may have seen volunteers hard at work on the new mini rail extension. Whil...
02/10/2026

If you've visited us over the past months you may have seen volunteers hard at work on the new mini rail extension.

While we wait for this to be completed, why not come down as the miniature railway will be running on our Steam and Diesel Days this month, starting this weekend on Sunday 4th October. Enjoy unlimited rides on our steam train and miniature railway from 11:00 till 15:00.

Tickets are available up until midnight on Saturday, we will also be selling tickets on the door.

Get Steam Day tickets here: https://earm.co.uk/events/steam-day/

Get Diesel Day tickets here: https://earm.co.uk/events/diesel-days/

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If you're looking for something to do in October, we have 3 standard event days coming up. We will be holding steam days...
29/09/2026

If you're looking for something to do in October, we have 3 standard event days coming up. We will be holding steam days on Sunday 04th October and Sunday 25th October, and a Diesel Day on Wednesday 28th October.

The museum will be open from 10:00 till 17:00, and you can enjoy unlimited rides on our trains from 11:00 till 15:00. We will also be running our miniature railway on all 3 days.

Tickets will be available up until midnight of the night before the event. We will be selling tickets on the door so you won't miss out.

Get Steam Day tickets here: https://earm.co.uk/events/steam-day/

Get Diesel Day tickets here: https://earm.co.uk/events/diesel-days/

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Address

Chappel & Wakes Colne Station Station Road
Colchester
CO62DS

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441206242524

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