Summer Appeal 2023

Summer Appeal 2023

We are pleased to announce the launch of our summer appeal to support on-going maintenance and improvement plans. Our railway is one of the longest heritage lines in the UK. We have 22 miles of track and infrastructure to maintain. We also need to invest in projects...
20th Anniversary Raffle Winners

20th Anniversary Raffle Winners

Congratulations to the following people who have won prizes in our 20th Anniversary Raffle! Wewill be in touch with the winners shortly. Ticket Number and Prize01481: Driver Experience (Class 37)14175: Driver Experience (DMU)04224: Afternoon Tea on the train for 4...
Class 143 Pacer Returns To Service

Class 143 Pacer Returns To Service

We are pleased to announce the return to service of our class 143 Pacer unit, number 143623. The class 143 diesel multiple unit arrived at our railway in July 2021, from its previous home in South Wales. Affectionately known as ‘nodding donkeys’ by train enthusiasts,...
Kids Travel for £1.00

Kids Travel for £1.00

We are pleased to announce the introduction of our ‘kids for a quid’ travel offer for 2023. Children travel for only £1.00 on all our normal scheduled train services and the offer is valid all year round. Nick Keegan, Fundraising and Marketing Manager at Wensleydale...
Explorer Passports

Explorer Passports

Did you know that each of our stations is set in a different decade so you can spend the day travelling around the 20th Century? Pick up a free copy of our Explorer Passport to see what there is to do at each station and which time period the station is set in. Our...
Schools Visits Programme

Schools Visits Programme

The award-winning Wensleydale Railway Education programme has been running since 2015, immersing students in the history of rural railway life. The two authentically restored railway stations at Scruton and Leeming Bar invite students to explore and learn what life...