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Northern to Run Charter Service Along Weardale Railway for First Time
Northern, in collaboration with Weardale Railway, will run a service along the line for the first time to raise money for charity. Northern Class 158 set at Hexham Station. Photo: Tom Hatton The service will set off from Darlington station on Sunday 22nd February and complete a return trip along Weardale Railway before heading back to Darlington. Northern has been working closely with Weardale Railway to organise this event. Northern will be running a Class 158 train along th
Jan 302 min read


Illustrated Talk on the History of the Weardale Railway
Our Trust archivist, John Askwith, will be giving an illustrated talk on the history of the Weardale Railway to help mark the 40th...
Jun 4, 20251 min read


King's Coronation Weekend Celebrations at Weardale Railway
As part of our celebrations commemorating the Coronation of King Charles III, the Weardale Railway is delighted to announce that we have...
Apr 16, 20231 min read


Frosterley School Children Visit 'The Story Train'
Children from Frosterley Primary School visited 'The Story Train' at Stanhope Station during a visit to the railway on Thursday 8th...
Dec 16, 20222 min read


Local Children Plant Bulbs at Frosterley Station
Pupils from Frosterley Primary School visited their local station on Friday 18th November to plant spring flower bulbs in the planters...
Nov 28, 20221 min read


Railway Hosts Visits from Local Schools
Last week the railway hosted visits from local primary schools in the dale in a joint initiative between the Weardale Railway, Weardale...
Oct 29, 20222 min read


Further Public Meetings Announced for RYR Bid
Following the three public meetings held in Stanhope, Frosterley and Wolsingham in July, The Auckland Project have organised two more...
Aug 8, 20221 min read


Public Meetings on Restore Your Railway Bid
The Auckland Project, owners of the Weardale Railway, will be holding a series of public events to outline the details of their bid for...
Jun 30, 20221 min read


Emergency Training Exercise at Wolsingham
The railway hosted an emergency training exercise at Wolsingham Depot on Saturday 14th May. The exercise involving firefighters from...
May 14, 20221 min read
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