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County Durham may becomes Yorkshire railway’s youngest train driver https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/04/county-durham-may-becomes-yorkshire-railways-youngest-train-driver.html #class_142 #class_143 #CountyDurham #darlington #LeemingBar #leyburn #NorthYorkshire #pacer #volunteer
County Durham may becomes Yorkshire railway’s youngest train driver
A man from Darlington in County Durham has achieved the distinction of being the youngest driver on the Wensleydale Railway in North Yorkshire.
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April 25, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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There will be five trains between Leeming Bar, Bedale, and Leyburn. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/08/tour-of-britain-to-see-yorkshire-railway-run-park-and-ride-service.html #cycle #LeemingBar #leyburn #NorthYorkshire #WensleydaleRailway
Tour of Britain to see Yorkshire Railway run Park and Ride service
Tour of Britain to see Yorkshire Railway run Park and Ride service
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August 21, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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Polar Express Experience at the Wensleydale Railway https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/polar-express-experience-at-the-wensleydale-railway.html #christmas #LeemingBar #PolarExpress #SpaValleyRailway #WensleydaleRailway
Polar Express Experience at the Wensleydale Railway
The Polar Express is heading to the Wensleydale Railway for the 6th year running.
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October 15, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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The Curry Train to run on The Wensleydale Railway https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/08/the-curry-train-on-the-wensleydale-railway.html #LeemingBar #WensleydaleRailway
The Curry Train to run on The Wensleydale Railway
The Wensleydale Railway is celebrating National Curry Week in October with a curry train.
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August 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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A day out with teddy bears at Yorkshire railway https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/05/a-day-out-with-teddy-bears-at-yorkshire-railway.html #LeemingBar #leyburn #NorthYorkshire #scruton #WensleydaleRailway
A day out with teddy bears at Yorkshire railway
The Wensleydale Railway in North Yorkshire has a special half-term treat planned for next Wednesday, 27th May, with a Teddy Bears’ Picnic.
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May 24, 2026 at 12:26 PM
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Black 5 steam locomotive joined by Class 47 for Yorkshire railway’s Mince Pie Specials https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2024/12/black-5-steam-locomotive-joined-by-class-47-for-yorkshire-railways-mince-pie-specials.html #christmas #LeemingBar #leyburn #NorthYorkshire #WensleydaleRailway
Black 5 steam locomotive joined by Class 47 for Yorkshire railway’s Mince Pie Specials
To give people a chance to blow away the Christmas blues, the Wensleydale Railway is running steam and diesel Mince Pie Special trains.
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December 6, 2024 at 12:15 PM
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Experience the thrill of driving a train through the Yorkshire Dales https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/experience-the-thrill-of-driving-a-train-through-the-yorkshire-dales.html #class_142 #LeemingBar #leyburn #WensleydaleRailway
Experience the thrill of driving a train through the Yorkshire Dales
The Wensleydale Railway, based at Leeming Bar in North Yorkshire, is offering budding engine drivers the chance to experience driving a full-size train.
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April 15, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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With 22-miles of track, the Wensleydale Railway is one of the UK s longest heritage railways. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/08/yorkshire-railway-launches-fundraiser-to-secure-its-future.html #LeemingBar #leyburn #NorthYorkshire #redmire #WensleydaleRailway
Yorkshire railway launches fundraiser to secure its future
To help secure its future, the Wensleydale Railway, based at Leeming Bar near Northallerton in North Yorkshire has launched a fundraising appeal. To help secure its future, the Wensleydale Railway, based at Leeming Bar near Northallerton in North Yorkshire has launched a fundraising appeal.
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August 6, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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Wensleydale Railway confirms third annual industrial diesel event at end of August https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/08/wensleydale-railway-confirms-third-annual-industrial-diesel-event-at-end-of-august.html #class_03 #class_14 #class_37 #LeemingBar #leyburn #scruton #WensleydaleRailway #yorkshire
Wensleydale Railway confirms third annual industrial diesel event at end of August
As revealed last month, Wensleydale Railway is to hold its third annual industrial diesel weekend event at the end of August.
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August 15, 2026 at 11:14 AM
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On Wednesday, 5th August, Dinosaur Day will be taking place at all the stations along the line. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/07/wensleydale-summer-events-announced.html #LeemingBar #leyburn #scruton #StationHouse #WensleydaleRailway #yorkshire
Wensleydale Summer Events announced
A summer of events is taking place at the Wensleydale railway
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July 15, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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Wensleydale Railway to welcome visitors to its Annual Diesel Gala this Bank Holiday https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/05/wensleydale-railway-to-welcome-visitors-to-its-annual-diesel-gala-this-bank-holiday.html #class_37 #class_47 #ColasRail #LeemingBar #leyburn #WensleydaleRailway
Wensleydale Railway to welcome visitors to its Annual Diesel Gala this Bank Holiday
Wensleydale Railway is set to host its annual Diesel Gala over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend, from Saturday, 23 May to Monday, 25 May, at Leeming Bar Station. A special timetable will see services running along the length of the railway, offering plenty of opportunities for passengers to explore the line throughout the day.
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May 16, 2026 at 7:31 AM
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Wensleydale Railway has announced the key dates for its annual Home Fleet Diesel Gala 2026 over the Spring Bank Holiday Weekend. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/home-fleet-diesel-gala.html #fleet #LeemingBar #WensleydaleRailway
Wensleydale Railway to host Home Fleet Diesel Gala
Wensleydale Railway has announced the key dates for its annual Home Fleet Diesel Gala 2026 over the Spring Bank Holiday Weekend.
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March 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Yorkshire heritage railway invites visitors to Dinosaur Day https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/07/yorkshire-heritage-railway-invites-visitors-to-dinosaur-day.html #LeemingBar #leyburn #NorthYorkshire #redmire #scruton #WensleydaleRailway #yorkshire
Yorkshire heritage railway invites visitors to Dinosaur Day
North Yorkshire’s Wensleydale Railway is inviting visitors to “roar into a prehistoric day out” at its Dinosaur Day on Wednesday 5 August from 11am until 3pm.
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July 15, 2026 at 11:19 AM
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Enjoy Sunday afternoon tea train on a Yorkshire railway https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/03/enjoy-sunday-afternoon-tea-train-on-a-yorkshire-railway.html #LeemingBar #leyburn #NorthYorkshire #volunteer #WensleydaleRailway
Enjoy Sunday afternoon tea train on a Yorkshire railway
This year, the Wensleydale Railway in North Yorkshire is continuing its popular afternoon tea train services with new menus and extra dates. This year, the Wensleydale Railway in North Yorkshire is continuing its popular afternoon tea train services with new menus and extra dates.
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March 4, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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The station gift shop will also be open, with a wide selection of railway books, memorabilia, and gifts. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/08/yorkshire-railway-to-have-an-industrial-theme-on-august-bank-holiday.html #ashington #LeemingBar #leyburn #NorthYorkshire #scruton #WensleydaleRailway
Yorkshire railway to have an industrial theme on August bank holiday
On August bank holiday, the Wensleydale Railway is holding an Industrial Diesel Weekend event with a special timetable in operation. On August bank holiday, the Wensleydale Railway is holding an Industrial Diesel Weekend event with a special timetable in operation. %%post_excerpt%%
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August 9, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Yorkshire railway to host Model Railway Show this weekend https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/05/yorkshire-railway-to-host-model-railway-show-this-weekend.html #LeemingBar #WensleydaleRailway
Yorkshire railway to host Model Railway Show this weekend
This weekend (9th and 10th May), the Wensleydale Railway is hosting its Model Railway Show at Leeming Bar Station.
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May 7, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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Yorkshire railway to run Model Railway Show this May https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/model-railway-show-to-return-to-wensleydale-railway-this-may.html #LeemingBar #leyburn #scruton #WensleydaleRailway
Yorkshire railway to run Model Railway Show this May
Wensleydale Railway will host its annual Model Railway Show over the second weekend of May, taking place between Saturday, 9 and Sunday, 10 May at Leeming Bar Station. The event will feature model layouts in a range of gauges from N to O, alongside trade stands and model-making demonstrations.
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April 21, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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The event will feature an array of model railway layouts spanning gauges from N to O, alongside a selection of trade stands. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/model-railway-show.html #LeemingBar #TheEngineShed #WensleydaleRailway
Wensleydale Railway announce 2026 Model Railway Show
The Wensleydale Railway has announced the return of its popular Model Railway Show, set to take place on 9–10 May at Leeming Bar Station.
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March 22, 2026 at 12:17 PM
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Special train for romantics on Yorkshire heritage railway https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/special-train-for-romantics-on-yorkshire-heritage-railway.html #LeemingBar #NorthYorkshire #WensleydaleRailway
Special train for romantics on Yorkshire heritage railway
To help romantics celebrate Valentine’s Day, the Wensleydale Railway is running a special train on Sunday, 15th February.
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January 10, 2026 at 8:56 AM
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Customers can choose from 2 days of steam-hauled services, or one day behind our class 47 heritage diesel locomotive. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/steam-locomotive-45407-to-haul-mince-pie-specials-on-yorkshire-railway-line.html #christmas #class_47 #LeemingBar #leyburn #MincePieSpecials
Steam locomotive 45407 to haul Mince Pie Specials on Yorkshire railway line
45407 and 47714 to haul mince pie specials on the Wensleydale Railway in the run-up to New Year
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November 27, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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Bonfire Express at the Wensleydale Railway https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/bonfire-express-at-the-wensleydale-railway.html #LeemingBar #leyburn #WensleydaleRailway
Bonfire Express at the Wensleydale Railway
The 1st of November will see the return of the ‘Bonfire Express’ at the Wensleydale Railway.
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October 18, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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The Curry Train to run on The Wensleydale Railway
The Wensleydale Railway is celebrating National Curry Week in October with a curry train. The post The Curry Train to run on The Wensleydale Railway first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.
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August 16, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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Yorkshire railway to have an industrial theme on August bank holiday
On August bank holiday, the Wensleydale Railway is holding an Industrial Diesel Weekend event with a special timetable in operation. %%post_excerpt%% The post Yorkshire railway to have an industrial theme on August bank holiday first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.
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August 9, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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Yorkshire railway launches fundraiser to secure its future
To help secure its future, the Wensleydale Railway, based at Leeming Bar near Northallerton in North Yorkshire has launched a fundraising appeal. The post Yorkshire railway launches fundraiser to secure its future first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.
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August 6, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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Class 47 locomotive gets a new Rail Express Systems Livery
At the model railway show at Leeming Bar over the weekend, Wensleydale Railway revealed a new livery for one of its locomotives. The post Class 47 locomotive gets a new Rail Express Systems Livery first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.
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May 13, 2025 at 1:49 PM