Along with most Heritage Railways, we have little income, but still have outgoings. Please spare the cost of a Cup of Coffee to help us to keep open as soon as possible. RHTS has a wide range of rolling stock, and runs selected stock on open days. With over half a mile of track, there is scope for variety.
We are currently renovating some of our rolling stock, and undertaking all routine safety checks. In addition to the Station buildings, and track, the Society owns the Goods Shed & Yard. This provides a large undercover area, whilst preserving the heritage of the area. We will be using both the inside area & the area around the building for many of our forthcoming Events.
We are currently renovating some of our rolling stock, and undertaking all routine safety checks. In addition to the Station buildings, and track, the Society owns the Goods Shed & Yard. This provides a large undercover area, whilst preserving the heritage of the area. We will be using both the inside area & the area around the building for many of our forthcoming Events.
Services
The heritage railway is operated by The Rushden, Higham and Wellingborough Railway (RHWR) and presently has mile of track. It uses both steam and diesel locomotives operating passenger trains at events throughout the year. The railway is also available for private hire. The railway was built by The Midland Railway in 1894 and became the only branch line in Northamptonshire.
We have started a journey to restore the renovate the building to a Heritage Community Hub for the people of Rushden and surrounding area. We are continually improving both the structure & usage of the building. The Committee of Rushden Historical Transport Society are pleased to announce that the redevelopment of the Goods Shed is progressing.
Volunteers have assembled a unique collection of photographs and ephemera from RHTS members. Our display is enhanced by transcripts of the reports and comments researched from the Rushden Echo & Agus 1959. We also take a nostalgic look at the times in our scrapbook of adverts - food and drink, fashion, modern living and more.
The new look station gift shop is located on the Station platform at the end of line by the buffers, hence the name! The shop sells a wide range of cloths ranging from polo shirts, rugby shirts, sweatshirts and fleece jackets available with either a Rushden, Higham and Wellingborough Railway or Rushden Transport Museum logos.
Rushden Transport Museum is in East Northamptonshire close to the county borders with Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire. With easy access from either the A14, M1 or A1 Rushden Transport museum is located just off the main A6 trunk road (Rushden bypass). Brown tourist signs "TRANSPORT MUSEUM" are positioned on the A6 leading into John Clark Way.
Reviews (16)
Cheryl Bates
Jan 25, 2022
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Harry H.
Dec 25, 2021
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David Shearman
Dec 12, 2021
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I just wanted to say thank you to you all for absolutely making our son’s day.
We’ve just come back from your Santa’s brunch event, and the staff were all absolutely incredible.
Early on we had to almost abandon it but they all did so much to help, all the elves firstly in the buffet car, then in the train the staff were so kind and did everything… possible to make our little boy feel so incredibly special.
They listened to his passion about trains. answered all his questions and let him ride up front!
Of course even Santa came to see him and chatted with him, and his gift
We’ve just come back from your Santa’s brunch event, and the staff were all absolutely incredible.
Early on we had to almost abandon it but they all did so much to help, all the elves firstly in the buffet car, then in the train the staff were so kind and did everything… possible to make our little boy feel so incredibly special.
They listened to his passion about trains. answered all his questions and let him ride up front!
Of course even Santa came to see him and chatted with him, and his gift
Neville Luck
Oct 29, 2021
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Trisha Laxton
Sep 26, 2021
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Richard Frost
Sep 15, 2021
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Brew Stew
Aug 17, 2021
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Rachel Riches
Aug 09, 2021
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We celebrated my in laws ruby wedding anniversary here yesterday. It was incredible, the level of detail that when in for each guessed and different age group was fantastic. The high tea is one of the best I… have ever had. The buffet carriage it’s ideal for family or friends it’s so private.
Thank you too Vicky and Delphine for going out of there way to make this a perfect day. We loved every minute of it.
Thank you too Vicky and Delphine for going out of there way to make this a perfect day. We loved every minute of it.
Tanya Hinds
Jul 30, 2021
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Andrew Tipple
Jul 09, 2021
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Jay Lavender
Aug 01, 2020
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Nilani Nsy
Mar 14, 2020
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Pat West
Feb 02, 2020
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Claire Willis
Nov 17, 2019
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John James Hynes
Oct 21, 2019
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Jul 03, 2018
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