Great Central Railway Class '8K' (LNER 04) 2-8-0 No. 63601 and LMS Jubilee Class No. 45690 'Leander' will be joining the KWVR fleet for our Steam Gala on 26/27/28 June. There will be regular branch trains plus steam hauled shuttles to Settle Junction and a Saturday evening excursion to Ribblehead hauled by Leander. For more information on locomotives, timetables, guided tours, footplate trips, booking forms, latest updates and more, click here
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We are now taking bookings for our new season of steam hauled White Rose Pullman and West Riding Limited dining trains - check below for dates and availability.
They are an ideal way to celebrate that special occasion and provide a unique gift for that special birthday, family event or wedding anniversary.
All of our dining trains feature a genuine 1930s Pullman carriage and an on-train bar / saloon. It is hoped that a second Pullman carriage will be added next year to provide additional capacity.
New for 2009
MORE THEMES - All of our Saturday evening White Rose Pullman trains are specially themed
MORE CAPACITY - To increase capacity and improve our level of service to guests, we hope to have a second Pullman Car available on our evening trains.
AWARD WINNING FACILITIES - Our on-train kitchen facilities were recently awarded top marks (five stars) in a survey by the Food Standards Agency.
MORE LUXURY - In addition to our 1950s Restaurant Car, our Sunday Luncheon trains will now also feature the 1930s Pullman Car.
EXPERIENCED STAFF - we aim to provide our customers with the best ever dining experience in 2009. Our prestige White Rose Pullman dining trains will now benefit from THREE different on-train teams, each led by an experienced member of our kitchen staff. Our regular team will be joined by volunteers who worked on the BBC TV programme Indian Food Made Easy, and by a team who led the dining trains through many hugely successful years in the 1990s.
Dates & Availability
Saturday 22nd August - (1960s evening) - Three tables available in Jubilee Bar
Saturday 26th September - (1920s evening) - FULLY BOOKED
Saturday 31st October - (Victorian Evening) - Places still available
Cost
White Rose Pullman evening dining train - £72
Pictured above right - BBC TV's cookery expert Anjum Anand with one of the KWVR's team of on-train catering volunteers
Entertainment
All of our White Rose Pullman dining trains include entertainment which is appropriate to the evening's theme.
Pictured here are some guests on a recent 1920s themed dining train. Period dress in encouraged but not essential.
Stunning Countryside
Your journey will take you through the beautiful and rugged landscape of Bronte Country.
You will pass through many of the locations which were used during the making of the classic 1970 film The Railway Children, including the famous Oakworth station.
Accommodation
Why not make a weekend of it and stop over in one of Haworth's many fine hotels and guest houses. Our staff can help with details of local accommodation and can also advise on local taxi companies and other services.
Enquiries & Booking
Simply phone Haworth station on 01535 645214 midweek between 9am an 5.30pm
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One of the outstanding successes of 2008, these hugely popular tours are being repeated for 2009 with more dates added and additional attractions planned.
Tour Dates:
Sundays 14th June, 19th July, 16th August, 13th September, 11th October.
Tours generally commence at Haworth Station at 11am and finish around 4pm. The exact itinerary will vary depending on the timetable in operation.
Cost
The price per person is £29.50 inclusive of unlimited travel on the day and a buffet luncheon pack.
To Book:
Simply phone Haworth station during midweek office hours on 01535 645214
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We are now able to offer coach parties and other organised groups the services of a fully qualified Tour Guide. They will travel with your party, offering assistance, answering questions and describing the many places along the line. If your party has any individual requirements or interests, please let us know and we will endeavour to assist.
Tour Guides are only available to groups by prior arrangement. Please call 01535 645214 midweek between 9am and 5.30pm to discuss your requirements in detail.
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These tours are ideal for groups of up to about 40 people and may be held either daytime or early evening.
You will travel around the Railway in one of our classic 1959 built diesel railcars, stopping at stations and other points of interest.
You will be accompanied by one of our experienced guides who will highlight points of interest and describe the fascinating history of the Railway from opening in 1867 right through to closure in 1962, and the subsequent re-opening by preservationists.
You can even learn all about 'The Railway Children' and see some of the locations, locomotives and coaches which were used during the making of the film.
Should you wish to include an evening meal or overnight accommodation in your itinerary, or need help with transport arrangements, we will be delighted to be of assistance.
The cost for up to 40 people, including exclusive hire of diesel railcar and a tour of the Railway with our guide, is £350.
To discuss the possibilities further or to make a booking, simply phone Jim or Kath on 01535 645214 during midweek office hours
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We know that many of our visitors would like to see inside the Haworth Engine Sheds and Workshops which are normally closed to the public - inspect the restoration work at close quarters, step on a locomotive footplate and maybe speak to staff about their favourite project - WELL NOW YOU CAN ........
Subject to staff availability and strictly by prior arrangement, we are able to offer the services of a guide who will take small groups behind the scenes to unveil the many secrets of Haworth Locomotive Shed and its workings.
For further information please contact Haworth station midweek between 9am and 5.30pm.
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VINTAGE TRAINS (No Need To Book) - On selected Sundays this year, classic Victorian locomotives and coaches which starred in the famous film The Railway Children will be in service alongside our normal steam trains. There will even be a brass band or jazz band at Keighley station to welcome the train's arrival. There's no need to book for these trains so why not come along early and sample the delights of rail travel through the ages.
OLD GENTLEMAN'S SALOON (Pre-Booking Essential) - Travel on the fabulous Old Gentleman's Saloon and enjoy a complimentary Cream Tea as you glide through Bronte Country hauled by the famous Green Dragon steam locomotive.
Dating back to 1871, this magnificent saloon is one of the oldest passenger vehicles still in service and is still remembered by many as The Old Gentleman's Saloon from the 1970 film The Railway Children
You will travel in the saloon on a full round trip of the Railway lasting over an hour. During your journey our staff will serve complimentary Cream Teas and our resident 'Old Gentleman' will be on hand to answer questions about the saloon's remarkable history and its memorable role in The Railway Children
COST - Pre-booking is essential and a supplement' of £12 per person is payable. Passengers must also be in possession of a valid travel ticket.
DATES - Sunday 5th July, Sunday 2nd August
TIMES - Trains depart Oxenhope Station at 11.45, 1.15, 2.45 and 4.15 for a round trip lasting approximately 70 minutes.
ABOUT THE SALOON
The saloon was built in 1871 for the Stockton &Darlington Railway. It was acquired by the North Eastern Railway in 1876 and numbered 1661. Around 1884 it was converted into an inspection saloon for the Locomotive Superintendent at Gateshead. In 1904 it was lengthened by 10 feet and placed on a new bogie frame, which is how it remains today.
In 1969 the saloon was purchased for preservation by Mr John Dawson and is currently owned by Mr Chris Lawson and based on the K&WVR. It is by far the oldest standard gauge passenger carrying carriage in use on any railway in Britain and is still remembered as ‘The Old Gentleman’s Coach’ due to its starring role in the 1970 film The Railway Children.
During 2008, H.R.H. The Duke Of Kent travelled in the saloon while visiting the Railway for its 40th anniversary celebrations. The Duke is pictured above with KWVR Society Chairman Paul Brown.
ABOUT THE LOCOMOTIVE
Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway No. 957 was built in 1887 by Beyer Peacock of Manchester. The locomotive spent its life at Goole shed for the passenger and goods services on the Axholme Joint Railway, and at Wakefield for the coal traffic to and from the Yorkshire and Lancashire pits to Goole and Hull. Withdrawn from service in 1959, it came to the KWVR in 1965 and starred in The Railway Children as 'The Green Dragon'. Out of traffic since 1975, the locomotive returned to full working order in 2001 for the first time in 25 years after a £150,000 overhaul. Still a film star at heart, the engine has also featured in BBC's 'Born and Bred' and the remake of 'The Hound of the Baskervilles'.
FAMILY CELEBRATIONS
The saloon offers an exclusive venue for that very special family celebration. Why not reserve the whole coach for one of more round trips and celebrate in style.
THE OLD GENTLEMAN'S SALOON - HOW TO BOOK
Simply ring 01535 645214 during normal midweek office hours. You must tell us the date you wish to travel, the time of train you require, and the number of people travelling. Apart from the special 'Saloon Supplement' you will also require a valid travel ticket for the day (e.g. Adult Full Line Return costs £9.40) You may pay by credit or debit card and confirmation will be posted out by return.
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On selected Summer Sundays you can now enjoy Afternoon Teas & Cream Teas on board our beautifully restored 1950s Restaurant Car as you steam majestically through the Worth Valley.
These services are part of our ordinary timetabled trains so there's NO NEED TO BOOK - just buy your travel tickets as usual and jump on board the train of your choice.
DATES: Sundays 21st June, 19th July, 16th August & 20th September
COST: £5 per person for Cream Teas. Other prices will apply for tea, coffee and cakes as available.
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Diesel Traction Weekend - Friday 5th, Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th June
Family Fun Weekend (Provisional) - Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th September
Beer & Music Gala - Friday 23rd, Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th October
Midweek Steam Trains - Monday 26th to Friday 30th October
Santa Steam Specials - Sat 28th & Sun 29th Nov, Sat 5th & Sun 6th Dec, Sat 12th & Sun 13th Dec, Sat 19th & Sun 20th Dec
Carol Service Train - Saturday 19th December
