In aid of the Railway Children charity, a group of Network Rail employees have organised a special rail tour around the Bristol area. The trip will give the public a rare opportunity to see parts of the railway that aren't usually visible

The 'Bristol Coal-Stone Haul' will run on 3 June 2007 and visit areas never usually seen by the public - such as Portbury, Tytherington and Westerleigh.

Andy Spencer, one of the organisers, said: "This is a great opportunity for the public to see parts of the railway that are usually hidden away, as well as raise money for charity. I'd like to thank all the industry partners who have helped to organize the trip - Network Rail, West Coast Railways, Class 50 Alliance, Serco, EWS, Bristol Port Company, Hanson and Cotswold Rail."

Tickets cost £40 for adults and £25 for juniors; passengers will be able to join the train at Bristol Temple Meads. There are plenty of tickets available. For further information, please email: BristolCoalStoneHaul@networkrail.co.uk or send a letter to Railway Children, 40 Rosemount, Flax Bourton, Bristol, BS48 1UQ. Please enclose a self stamped addressed envelope and make cheques payable to "B’Ops Tour Group".