Battlefield Line Railway, Heritage railway in Leicestershire, England.
The Battlefield Line Railway stretches 5 miles from Shackerstone to Shenton through Market Bosworth, featuring traditional steam and diesel locomotives.
The railway began operations in 1873 as part of the Ashby and Nuneaton Joint Railway, continuing passenger services until its closure in 1965.
The Shackerstone Railway Society maintains the locomotives and organizes regular events that demonstrate the evolution of British rail transportation.
Visitors find free parking at Shackerstone Station, which includes a museum, Victorian tea room, souvenir shop, and locomotive maintenance facilities.
The railway passes near Bosworth Field, where the decisive battle of the Wars of the Roses took place in 1485, inspiring its current name.
Location: Leicestershire
Website: https://battlefieldline.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 52.60000,-1.41500
Latest update: May 22, 2025 12:43
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