2024 Running Season

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Tickets are now on sale for Wensleydale Railway’s 2024 operating season, with prices held at 2023 levels. The railway has decided not to increase its ticket prices this year, despite facing the challenge of rising costs. In a move designed to improve value to...

Afternoon Tea Trains

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Wensleydale Railway’s popular afternoon tea train services are back this year, with improved menus and extra dates! The railway is working with a new catering partner, The Green Apple Tree in Northallerton, and has developed new menus to enhance its on-train food...

New Catering Partner

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Wensleydale Railway has selected The Green Apple Tree as its new catering partner for events. The Green Apple Tree Indian Restaurant is located in Northallerton, North Yorkshire and is owned and operated by Sagar Gohil. The restaurant opened in 2023 and offers...

ITV Drama Vera

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Wensleydale Railway has featured in the opening sequences of ITV’s popular crime drama ‘Vera’. Redmire Station was the stunning location for episode 2 of Series 13, that aired on Sunday 14 January. The railway’s class 143 Pacer diesel multiple unit enjoyed a brief...

Crossing Gates Win Award

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Crakehall Station’s replacement level crossing gates have won a National Railway Heritage Award! The gates, generously donated by long-term volunteer Bob Coombs, were the winner of The Hendy & Pendle Trust Volunteers Award at the National Rail Heritage Awards...

Christmas Gift Ideas

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Looking for Christmas gift ideas that are a bit different? Why not choose a gift that’s not only unique but one that helps your railway too?   Please don’t forget to join and use Easyfundraising when you do your online shopping. We’ve raised over £8,800...