Coal Train Day 2026

Chasewater Light Railway operate from a range of stations.

Please ensure you are checking the correct railway station for your event or activity.

• Brownhills West Station: Brownhills West Station, Pool Lane, Brownhills, Staffordshire, WS8 7NL
• Heath Station: Chasewater Heaths Station, Burntwood Rd, off, A5195, Walsall WS7 3FT

Accessibility at Brownhills:

• The main station building is fully accessible, with only a small threshold at the gift shop, which includes a ramp for easier entry.
• No marked disabled parking bays are available due to local restrictions, but staff will assist in parking as close to the entrance as space and safety allow.
• The train is accessed via a ramp, accommodating up to six seated wheelchair users and their companions; guards are available to assist with boarding and alighting.
• The Sidings Tea Room is accessible to all; due to counter height, staff are happy to provide table service if preferred.
• Mabel’s Vintage Carriage has steps and is operated independently of the railway; visitors requiring access should contact them directly.
• The bric-a-brac and model railway coaches on Platform 1 have ramped access, with assistance available upon request.
• The heritage centre and museum offer level access but are approached via inclines and a dual track level crossing, which may pose a trip or wheel jam hazard—assistance is available if needed.
• A non-alarmed, wide-access disabled toilet is located in the main station building.

Accessibility at Heaths Station:

• The main station building is accessible via low thresholds; assistance is available upon request.
• The café is independently operated but offers level access for all visitors.
• A non-alarmed, wide-access disabled toilet is located within the main station building.
• The train is accessed via a ramp, accommodating up to six seated wheelchair users along with their companions; staff are available to assist with boarding and alighting.
• Due to local restrictions, there are no marked disabled parking bays; however, staff will do their best to park those in need as close to the entrance as space and safety allow.
• The G Scale model railway is not accessible to visitors with mobility impairments or wheelchair users, as it is located in the roof space above the station.
• Safety regulations have advised that there is insufficient space to install a suitable lift or ramp to access the model railway.