Crossed fingers selfie day, 19 November

Today everyone at the Wensleydale Railway would like to give a big thank you to the #NationalLottery players for making it possible to secure the railway for future generations. #ThanksToYou

 

Wensleydale Railway is working very hard behind the scenes to return the line to working as soon as we are able. However, with no traffic for months we face issues of vegetation and line repair, which we are already now working on, following the slight relaxing of the Government guidance. We have also been using the down time to complete some much needed engineering work: Leeming Bar Station House; Harmby track re-lay and the Wensley crossing renewal. We will start to run services when these works have been fully completed. 

Please note, that the railway is still operational for works trains and MOD services to Redmire, and as such is still a live railway. Trespass on the track is not only dangerous but also a criminal offence. Please keep off the railway, for your own safety.

 

 

Exercise Turnout 20

Follow us as we undertake the largest single infrastructre project on the line.

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In The News

News of progress and projects around the railway

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Timetable

The Railway run regular services between Leeming Bar and Redmire using both Heritage Diesel and Steam haulage

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Events

In addition to the regular services the railway hosts events and special trains through out the year

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About The Line

For full details on the line and stations along the route.

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Afternoon Tea Services

Treat yourself to an Afternoon Tea as you admire the dales scenery from on one of our special services

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Wensleydale Camera Club Exhibition

The Wensleydale Camera Club’s first online annual exhibition – the “ANNual EXhibition” – will be hosted in an “AnnEx” to the Club’s website. The exhibition will be launched on 15 May and run to 30 June. The exhibition will feature over a hundred images, all the work...

Covid-19

Unfortunately due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the railway made the dificult descision to suspend all train operations until further notice. We did this to help keep our passengers, staff and volunteer safe and help in the effort to minimise the impact of the CoronaVirus...

Return to Redmire Update

As announced in December 2025, we have received a further donation of ½ mile of track and 6 turnouts (plus signals and signalling equipment) from the former Eggborough power station site in North Yorkshire. Our specialist rail contractor Lampitt Rail Services is...

People Powered

Make 2026 the year that you come and volunteer with us! Our dedicated volunteers come from all walks of life with many different skills; some like to get their hands dirty and others do not. That is up to you!   Whether you are passionate about heritage, want to learn...

Driver Experience Days

Drive one of our heritage diesels and enjoy the trip of a lifetime!   Treat yourself or someone special to an unforgettable experience driving a heritage diesel through the stunning Yorkshire Dales countryside.   Have you ever dreamed of sitting in the driving seat...

Bringing History to Life!

Would you like to join us as a volunteer living history interpreter? Our costumed living history interpreters and station staff bring our rich railway history to life and transport our visitors back to a simpler time. We are looking for volunteers who relish a bit of...

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride 2026

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride at Wensleydale Railway is now on sale, giving families the chance to plan ahead and look forward to something truly special this festive season. From the moment you arrive to the final farewell, it’s an experience made for creating...

Loco-Hauled Days

Diesel fans, this year we will be increasing the number of loco-hauled services that we operate! In addition to special events like our Model Railway Show, Diesel Gala and Industrial Weekend, we plan to run loco-hauled services as follows: Every Wednesday from 1st...

Model Railway Show

Our Model Railway Show will return on 9 and 10 May at Leeming Bar Station! Get the dates in your diary now! This weekend event will feature 2 days of trains big and small, and we will have layouts of various gauges from N to O on display and trade stands in...

Classic Car Rally

Step back in time and enjoy a day of vintage fun on Monday 4 May! In conjunction with the Yorkshire Dales Classic Car Club, we’re pleased to announce plans to hold our first classic vehicle rally. Enjoy vintage vehicles on display at Leeming Bar and Scruton stations,...

Volunteer Party

We held our annual volunteers thank-you party at Crakehall Village Hall on Monday 19 January. Despite the damp and foggy conditions, over 100 people joined us for an evening of conversation and great food! The Management Team, Board of Directors and charity Trustees...

Bridge Repairs

Our Bedale P-Way volunteers began bridge repair work on Monday 19 January 2026. Chris Morrill from the team reports:“A murky day up the dale today for the P-Way volunteers who turned out (twelve!). This marked the start of works to install a waterproof membrane on to...