1 / 3Epping Ongar Railway
๐ Ongar, East of England
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Essex heritage railway running steam and diesel trains through countryside on former London Underground lines. All-day travel tickets include vintage London bus connections from Epping station.
๐ Funzaroo Verdict
Best for train enthusiast families and those seeking a genuinely nostalgic day out with authentic heritage railway atmosphere. The Halloween and Christmas specials are particularly strong for children, with themed train decorations and activities on-board.
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Melanie Harrison
10 months ago
โLovely time to sing along and be merry. Bring your own drinks and food or buy from the burger stall (which got really busy so be prepared to wait) make sure you use the toilet before the train departs as no toilets on the train. You get a light up wrist band that is controlled on the train and changed colour/flashes in time with the music. The host (pre recorded) is great. Good hour out of the house well spent.โ
joseph michael
10 months ago
โit was "magical" and "worth the money", with great staff and a fun atmosphere. The train's decorations, both inside and out, were a hit with kids and adults alike..โจโจโ
Captainpubwatch
a year ago
โThe day out gets five stars - but - to get the most of the visit Iโd recommend using both the trains and the buses. The ticket covers both and the 339 bus is a great ride. On the day we visited trains were not serving Epping Forest meaning a long wait at North Weald, but the 339 filled this in perfectly. The train journey was great, very relaxing and the vast Essex countryside gives weight to this - incredible to think that this was part of the tube many years ago! There is so much history on display, from representing the Great Eastern Railway, to the LNER, right up to British Rail and of course London Transport. This railway is unique to capture so many different genres in its time and it all works so well, the mainline steam/diesel across to London Transport buses. A winning combination. Great day out and top marks, cheers!โ
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Overview
The Epping Ongar Railway operates heritage steam and diesel trains through Essex countryside on former Underground tracks between Epping and Ongar. Standard tickets include vintage London bus connections, all-day travel, and access to period stations along the route. Special events cover Easter egg hunts, steam galas, Halloween trains, Christmas specials, driver footplate sessions, and signalbox experiences. Volunteer staff run the railway in period uniform throughout.






