THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride 2026

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride 2026

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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

Loco-Hauled Days

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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

Model Railway Show

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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

Classic Car Rally

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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,...
Return to Redmire Update

Return to Redmire Update

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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...
Volunteer Party

Volunteer Party

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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...