Shackerstone railway station

It is the terminus and the headquarters of the heritage Battlefield Line Railway, with the Shackerstone Railwayana Museum, tea room, shop, loco shed and main rolling stock located here.

Land for this purpose was bought from Lord Howe, who in 1877, was allowed to plant trees along the approach road to the station.

It must also have ranked in the top class of three varieties of station planned by the Committee, for constructional purposes, the estimated cost being £1,300 plus £350 for the stationmaster’s house.

During December 1902 King Edward VII, Queen Alexandra along with other dignitaries arrived at the station in the new LNWR Royal Train on their way to Gopsall Hall.

This features easy access to both the workshop and stores and includes an inside locomotive inspection pit.