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Big Spring Clean - Litter Picking Train

Date: Sunday 12th April 2026

Join us for a big Spring Clean on the Weardale Railway on Sunday 12th April 2026.

 

The train will leave Bishop Auckland West Station at 11.00am and head up to Stanhope with several stops along the way to collect litter.

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Anyone wishing to join us from any of the stations along the line towards Bishop Auckland please tick the box at checkout and the train will stop to pick you up.

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All equipment will be provided.

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All participants must register for a FREE ticket to ride on this train.

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Please note that a reasonable level of fitness is required as you will be climbing on and off the train at some locations. Suitable clothing and footwear is also required. 

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All photos courtesy of Tom Hatton

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The Weardale Railway Trust - Company Number 03226401 & Charity Number 1088897

Registered Office: Stanhope Station, Station Road, Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 2YS

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All images are from the Weardale Railway Trust Collection unless otherwise stated.

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