Yorkshire railway completes vital landslip repairs
The Wensleydale Railway in North Yorkshire has completed major track repairs to a ¾-mile section of track near the site of the former Wensley Station…
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Yorkshire railway launches new fundraising appeal
As part of its drive to restore passenger train services to Redmire in North Yorkshire, the Wensleydale Railway has launched a fundraising appeal to …
Yorkshire railway’s Jazz Train to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support
The round trip between Leeming Bar and Leyburn stations offers onboard live Jazz, a charity fundraising raffle and a promises auction, all in aid of M…
Yorkshire railway receives industrial diesel locomotive on permanent loan
The locomotive fleet at the Wensleydale Railway in North Yorkshire has been expanded with the addition of an industrial diesel locomotive.
North Yorkshire Railway to feature on BBC 2 show
The Wensleydale Railway will feature on BBC 2s Great British Railway Journeys next week
Hunt the Easter bunny on Yorkshire heritage railway
The Wensleydale Railway plans to take advantage of Easter with loads of ‘egg-citing’ exciting activities for children during their visit to the ra…
Yorkshire railway announces new events catering provider
Wensleydale Railway has announced that it has selected The Green Apple Tree to provide catering at its events.
Celebrate special occasions on Yorkshire heritage railway’s afternoon tea trains
Once again this year, the Wensleydale Railway will be running its popular afternoon tea train services but with improved menus and on more dates.
Yorkshire heritage railway appears in ITV crime drama
The Wensleydale Railway’s Class 142 and 143 Pacer diesel multiple units can be seen in an episode of ITV’s popular crime drama Vera.
Book Review: Rail Freight, Yorkshire and North East England by Paul Shannon
This book illustrates the changing pattern of freight traffic on the railways of Yorkshire and North East England during the last 40 years.