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,...
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...
Bridge Repairs

Bridge Repairs

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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...
Whats On In 2026

Whats On In 2026

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There’s something for everyone this year at Wensleydale Railway! We have an extensive selection of events planned this year including on-train catering events, a model railway show and diesel gala. There’s never been a better time to visit to our volunteer-led...
Return to Redmire Update:

Return to Redmire Update:

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2025 has seen much work going on behind the scenes to re-open the Leyburn to Redmire section of our railway to passenger services.   At the end of the Summer, our contractor, Lampitt Rail Services, cleared approximately ¼ mile of donated track and materials from the...