Recreating the 1940s experience of life on the Home Front during World War Two

We invite you to visit for our sixth Railway at War event at Chapel Brampton as we travel back in time to 1940s wartime Britain.

The Railways played a very important part in World War II and the Railway at War event remembers the courage, hardships and endurance of our parents, grandparents and even great grandparents on the Home Front.

Members of the general public are encouraged to attend the event in period dress and many of our visitors wear 1940's civilian clothing or military uniform. Don't forget to bring your gas mask!

The local Home Guard will be mounting a regular guard on the vehicles and munitions stored at the station. They will also carry out documentation and identity checks on visitors to the station.

Local schools will be encouraged to bring parties of children dressed as evacuees during the weekend to experience a little glimpse of life in the 1940's.

Live 1940s music will add to the atmosphere and there will be a Saturday evening dance featuring The Rutland Big Band and swing DJ JP. (See below for details)

There will be a number of  civilian and military  vintage vehicles on site during the event. There will also be several displays by re-enactor groups and exhibitors which take place throughout the weekend.

The Railway at War 40's Weekend is a two-day event (Saturday and Sunday), with camping available for traders, exhibitors, re-enactors and vehicle owners on the Friday and Saturday night. For a trade booking form and all enquiries please email railwayatwar@btinternet.comnospam (Please remove the 'nospam' from the email address when sending)