2012


Further details of individual events may be found on the website of the operating company
www.weardale-railway.com

 

Your reminder poster of our 2012 special events.

Sunday 18th March Mothers' Day Cupcake Express   Departs Stanhope 13.15 and Bishop Auckland 14.45

Enjoy a relaxing journey along the Weardale Railway in the comfort of our vintage carriages and hauled by the No: 40 Steam Locomotive.
Mum can unwind with a glass of Sparkling Wine whilst the children create a cupcake masterpiece on board the train.    
Poster here

Fri 6th - Mon 9th April inc. Easter Steam    Bishop Auckland - Stanhope: 2 return runs per day

Join the Easter Bunny on board the train for craft activities, followed by an Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Bonnet Competition.  Children under the age of 12 years and wearing an Easter Bonnet travel half price.

 

Sunday 8th April Classic Car Rally   A range of classic vehicles on display at Stanhope Station.

 

Sunday 27th May Teddy Bears' Picnic    

Come along and join the Railway Bears at their annual picnic.  Entertainment, craft activities and games.  Children under 12 years who bring their bear travel half price.

 

Sunday 17th June Fathers' Day    

Treat Dad to a leisurely ride on the train.  At Stanhope Station, view our fascinating display of vintage Miniature Steam Engines and Big Boys Toys.

 

Saturday & Sunday 
14th / 15th July

 

War on the Line    

Once again this major event is jointly organised by The Weardale Railway Trust, Weardale Railways CIC
and The Northern World War II Association (see their website here)

This year sees the event extend along the entire line from Stanhope to Bishop Auckland.

Full details on our War page.

Sunday 19th August Morris Minor Rally & Charity Day    

A selection of classic examples of the Morris Minor on display at Stanhope Station.

Saturday & Sunday
1st / 2nd September
Wolsingham Agricultural Show

Special train services.

 

Saturday & Sunday
8th / 9th September
Stanhope Agricultural Show

Special train services.

 

Saturday 27th October Witches, Wizards & Warts

Spooky Halloween activities.

 

Saturdays & Sundays
throughout December
Santa Specials

 

Between Christmas & New Year Mince Pie Specials

 

Further details of individual events may be found on the website of the operating company
www.weardale-railway.com

 


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