Coleford Great Western Railway Museum

Coleford’s railway heritage dates back to the early 19th century, with the introduction of plateways facilitating the transport of minerals from the Forest of Dean. The town was later served by two railway lines: the GWR’s Coleford Railway, opened in 1883, and the Severn and Wye Railway, which commenced operations in 1875. These lines played a crucial role in the industrial development of the region, particularly in the transportation of coal and iron.