Alan Hinkes OBE joins the Wensleydale Railway as Patron

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Wensleydale Railway has announced the appointment of Alan Hinkes OBE as a patron of their charitable trust. The Wensleydale Railway Association (Trust) Limited is the charitable arm of the Wensleydale Railway. The organisation, generally known as ‘The Trust’, was...

Jazz Train

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Join us for a delightful evening of Jazz on the train with a charity fundraising raffle and auction of promises in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Have fun and support a great cause too! Enjoy a scenic journey through the stunning Yorkshire Dales to Leyburn, all...

‘Great British Railway Journeys’ tv series

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Wensleydale Railway will feature in the BBC tv documentary series ‘Great British Railway Journeys’. The episode is due to air on Friday 5th April 2024 on BBC2 at 6.30pm. The popular history and transport series, presented by Michael Portillo, is now in its 15th season...

Valentine’s Day Make Do & Mend

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Victorian Make Do & Mend  This year, we’re starting our new running season with some vintage arts and crafts at our Victorian Make Do & Mend event on Valentine’s Day!  If it’s a personalised Valentine’s gift that you’re after, or just some good (and very) old...

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...