Winter Steam Gala - Friday 12th to Sunday 14th February

A feast of steam for enthusiasts and families alike. All available in-house stream locomotives will be running plus visiting locomotives including the ex-Great Northern Railway Class N2  steam locomotive No.1744 - star of the 1970 film The Railway Children, which was filmed here on the KWVR exactly 40 years ago.

 

 

  • FRIDAY: The following locos in steam (subject to availability) 1744 (visiting loco), 90733, 80002, 41241 & 1704 "Nunlow".

Working Timetables - Updated 26th January 2010

Shed Tours

On all three days of the event, guided tours of the Locomotive Shed and Workshops at Haworth and of the Carriage & Wagon Works and Sheds at Oxenhope will be available every 90 minutes, to the following timetable:

 

10 a.m. 11.30 a.m. 1 p.m. 2.30 p.m. 4 p.m.

 

Although free of specific charge, we would ask participants to consider making a reasonable donation to the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Trust in return for this rare opportunity to visit these locations.  Past experience suggests that most donations so made are in the region of £5 per visitor, although we always welcome more!  We do not look for more than one donation per visitor and an acknowledgement will be given for any donations made, so that a further one is not sought a second time, should you choose to visit the other location. 

 

Numbers on these tours have to be restricted so booking is essential for the Haworth Tours.  Bookings for these will be made by uniformed staff who will be in the Booking Hall at Haworth from 9.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.  They will also be happy to relieve you of any donation that you may wish to make.

 

The Oxenhope Tours are usually less busy, but numbers are limited and the tour guide will use his discretion as to whether booking is necessary from tour to tour.  People wishing to visit the Oxenhope Carriage & Wagon facilities should assemble in the Exhibition Shed at Oxenhope about 15 minutes before the tour is due to commence. 

 

Heritage Bus Service

The Railway Children - 40th Anniversary Celebrations

Several Special Events are being planned to tie in with the 40th Anniversary of the making of 'The Railway Children' film. Further details will be posted here when available

 

Guided Tours

These tours return by popular demand and offer visitors the opportunity to learn much more about the railway and the remarkable valley it serves. Some of this year's tours are specially themed and will be of particular interest to those researching local railway history and the industrial archeology of the area. They make an ideal and affordable gift.

"Behind The Scenes" Guided Tours

Enjoy a full tour of the Railway by steam and diesel train in the company of our knowledgeable guide, plus visits to the locomotive and carriage workshops, behind the scenes visits to stations, and a rare chance to see what goes on behind all those closed doors and visit areas normally out of bounds to the public. A packed lunch is included in the price of the tour.

DATES: Sundays 21st March, 11th April, 9th May, 6th June, 22nd August, 12th September, 17th October

TIMES: Tours commence 11am at Haworth station and generally finish around 4pm.

COST: £29.50 per person

Special Interest Guided Tours

These very special tours give a unique insight into aspects of the Railway's history and that of the local area. Our expert guide brings the past back to life and takes you to places you may only have read about. These Special Interest tours will involve tackling uneven terrain and the negotiation of steps and other obstacles. It is therefore essential that participants are reasonably fit and wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Although no packed lunch is provided on these tours, a refreshment stop will be made at a local hostelry.

"The Railway Children" Guided Tours

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the famous film 'The Railway Children', we have organised a very special tour which takes in many of the locations used in the film. Visit Three Chimneys and Perks Cottage - see the site of the famous landslide and where the children waved their red flannel petticoats to stop the train - visit the famous Oakworth station and watch the crossing keeper in action - See where the Hare and Hounds ran and visit the fence where the children sat and waved to the Old Gentleman. Our guide will tell all about the making of the film and answer any questions you may have.

DATES: Saturday 1st May, Sunday 2nd May, Monday 3rd May, Sunday 18th July

TIMES: Tours commence 11am at Haworth Station and generally finish around 4pm.

COST: £29.50 - price includes free DVD of The Railway Children.

"The Worth Valley That Never Was"

A tour in the company of our expert guide and historian which explores some of the area's remarkable railway schemes which sadly never came to fruition, including the route of the Ponden and Spring Head Mill branch - the route of the North West Central Railway - the route of the Great Northern Railway's Preston & Fylde route - learn about the Great Haworth Zig Zag Railway - walk the route of the Springhead Mill branch to view what would have been the KWVR terminus had line followed the Worth Valley proper. This is a wonderful opportunity for anyone interested in social, industrial and railway history. It involves a fair amount of walking but also takes in both rail and private bus travel.

DATE: Saturday 17th April

TIME: 10.30am at Haworth Station - finishing around 4pm

COST: £29.50

"The Industrial Archaeology of the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway"

A tour by both rail and foot which explores the valley's industrial heritage and takes in the sites of many long forgotten railway and industrial gems - some have long gone while others have survived to take on new roles. Although no packed lunch is provided on this tour, a refreshment stop will be made at a local hostelry.

DATE: Saturday 19th June

TIME: 10.30am at Haworth Station - finishing around 4pm

COST: £29.50

PLEASE NOTE: All of the 'Special Interest' tours will involve some walking over uneven terrain and the negotiation of steps and other obstacles. It is therefore essential that participants are reasonably fit and wear appropriate clothing and footwear. If in any doubt, please check with our staff on 01535 645214. A packed lunch is included with all ''Behind The Scenes' tours but not on the "Special Interest" tours.

 

Dining Train Services

 

Bookings are now being taken for our 2010 season of White Rose Pullman and West Riding Limited dining trains.

Enjoy a fabulous meal on board one of our 1930s Pullman Cars or 1950s Restaurant Car as your train steams majestically through the Bronte countryside.

 

 

 

Saturday evening 'White Rose Pullman' Dining Trains

Enjoy a fabulous six course meal on board one of our luxurious 1930s Pullman Cars. All evenings are themed and include appropriate entertainment. Period dress is encouraged but is not essential. Cost per person £72

Saturday 15th May - '1940s Evening'

Saturday 17th July - 'The Roaring 20s'

Saturday 21st August - 'The Rocking 50s'

Saturday 25th September - 'The Swinging 60s'

Sunday afternoon 'West Riding Limited' Luncheon Trains

Enjoy a traditional three course Sunday lunch on board our 1950s Restaurant Car. All trains are steam hauled and a full bar service is available. Cost per person £29.50

Sunday 18th April

Sunday 23rd May

Sunday 29th August

Sunday 19th September

Sunday 31st October

Fathers Day / Mothers Day Luncheon Trains

Enjoy a traditional three course Sunday lunch on board one of our beautifully restored 1930s Pullman Cars. All trains are steam hauled and a full bar service is available. Cost per person £36

Sunday 14th March - Mothers Day

Sunday 20th June - Fathers Day

 

Cream Teas & Afternoon Teas

On selected Summer Sundays, you can enjoy a Cream Tea on board our fabulous 1950s Restaurant Car as your train steams gently through Bronte Country. There is no need to book in advance for this service, just purchase your travel tickets on the day and board the Restaurant Car. An additional charge is payable on the train for the Cream Teas.

Dates of operation: Sundays 30th May, 27th June, 1st August, 15th August, 5th September

 

Vintage Train Days

Sample rail travel as it might have been back in Victorian times with gleaming steam locomotives, wooden bodied carriages and attentive staff to look after your every need. There's even a brass band to entertain, real coal fires in the stations, and gas lamps to light the way. These popular services run in addition to our normal steam trains and there's no need to book - just get your tickets on the day.

Vintage Train Days take place on Sundays 27th June, 4th, 11th & 25th July, 1st, 8th & 15th August

Please note that due to other commitments, the Old Gentleman's Saloon serving cream teas will unfortunately not be available on any of this year's vintage train services.

 

Other Special Events:

Monday 12th - Friday 16th April - Frequent Heritage Diesel Train service

Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th May - Haworth Village 1940s Weekend

Friday 11th - Sunday 13th June - Diesel Gala - No Steam Trains this weekend!

Monday 28th June - Friday 2nd July - Summer Guided Tours of the line - ideal for school groups or coach bookings!

Friday 8th - Sunday 10th October - Autumn Steam Gala

Thursday 21st - Sunday 24th October - Beer & Music Festival

Pre-Christmas Weekends - Santa Specials

Boxing Day - Monday 3rd January 2011 - Mince Pie Specials

 

 

 

 

     
 
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