War on the Line 2010      Saturday September 18^th & Sunday September 19^th

The Weardale Railway is set to be become a 1940s war zone over the weekend of the 18^th and 19^th September with the Railway's biggest event of the Year! During the week building up to the event, on Saturday, 11^th, a week-long Shop Window Dressing Competition takes place in Stanhope, Frosterley and Wolsingham.

Monday, 13^th, sees children from Frosterley Nursery “evacuated” to Stanhope on the 12.17 am train from Frosterley Station.

On Tuesday, 15^th, in conjunction with North East Theatre Organ Association, patrons will be entertained with a special 1940s evening of music on the mighty Wurlitzer organ, at the New Victoria Centre, Howden-le-Wear. at 7.30pm. For enquiries and booking, tel.01388 764267.

 WW2 British and American military units will be engaging German Wermacht forces during Saturday and Sunday, provided by members of Yesterday's Heroes and the Military Vehicle Trust.

 On both days, at 12 noon, the French Resistance will engage in a scenario with German soldiers at “occupied” Frei-Sur-Lee (Frosterley Station). Stanhope Station will be the scene of skirmishes between opposing military units, as well as re-enactments, a fashion shows, military vehicles, musical entertainment, weapon demonstrations, dioramas and side stalls.  On Sunday a church service to be held at Stanhope Station at 1pm.

 Saturday evening brings a 1940s dance to the Masonic Hall, Greenbank, Stanhope from 7.30-midnight, with musical entertainment from Spot On! (three part harmony vocals) and Woody with his 1940’s style disco.

 One of the highlights of the event takes place around 11am on Sunday when a flypast by the worldwide renowned RAF Red Arrows Display Flight will take place. (subject to weather conditions).

 Visitors are encouraged to wear period clothing.

*** Heritage services will be steam hauled this weekend ***

For detailed event timings over Saturday & Sunday click here