Wensleydale Railway - Photo Archive


April 2022 - Page 1
Photographs
During April all our teams have been very busy working on a number of projects
For the Model Railway Exhibition and the Official Opening of Leeming Bar Station House, see there dedicated pages
On page 1 of this month's photo gallery we have the following:-
1. Overhead views of Leeming Bar from 2016
2. Wensleydale Treat Train to Leyburn
3. The Mk1 coaches arriving at Leeming Bar
4. Various work at Leeming Bar
5. Pacers at Bedale
6. Bedale Station cafe
7. View of Leeming Bar from on high
8. Cleaning of Finghall platform
9. Restoration of the 0-6-0 Tank Locomotive continues
10. Restoration of a covered van for Bedale station starts
11. Work on the class 121 'Bubblecar' continues

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Photo - Chris Barker
An aerial view of Leeming Bar station in June 2016 (18/06/2016)
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Photo - Chris Barker
An aerial view of Leeming Bar station in June 2016 (18/06/2016)
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Photo - Chris Barker
An aerial view of Leeming Bar station in June 2016 (18/06/2016)
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Photo - Chris Barker
An aerial view of Leeming Bar station in June 2016 (18/06/2016)
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Photo - Chris Barker
An aerial view of Leeming Bar station in June 2016 (18/06/2016)
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Photo - Chris Barker
An aerial view looking to Leeming Bar with Scruton and Northallerton beyond from directly above the then-new bypass in June 2016 (18/06/2016)
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Photo - Chris Barker
An aerial view from over the A1 looking back along the then-new bypass, showing the cut through the woodland and the new bridge over the railway line in June 2016 (18/06/2016)
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Photo - Unknown Photographer
The first loco hauled train of the year to Leyburn with our first ever Wensleydale Treat Train (17/04/2022)
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Photo - Unknown Photographer
The first loco hauled train of the year to Leyburn with our first ever Wensleydale Treat Train (17/04/2022)
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Photo - Unknown Photographer
The first loco hauled train of the year to Leyburn with our first ever Wensleydale Treat Train (17/04/2022)
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Photo - Unknown Photographer
The first loco hauled train of the year to Leyburn from Leeming Bar with our first ever Wensleydale Treat Train (17/04/2022)
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Photo - Unknown Photographer
The first of the new Mk1 carriages arriving at Leeming Bar.
Whilst we now have the carriages on site, we still to do more fund raising to pay for them, so keep donating (05/04/2022)Click here to see higher resolution photo
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Photo - Unknown Photographer
The first of the new Mk1 carriages arriving at Leeming Bar.
Whilst we now have the carriages on site, we still to do more fund raising to pay for them, so keep donating (05/04/2022)Click here to see higher resolution photo
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Photo - John Tong
The first of the new Mk1 carriages arriving at Leeming Bar.
Whilst we now have the carriages on site, we still to do more fund raising to pay for them, so keep donating (05/04/2022)Click here to see higher resolution photo
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Photo - John Tong
The first of the new Mk1 carriages arriving at Leeming Bar.
Whilst we now have the carriages on site, we still to do more fund raising to pay for them, so keep donating (05/04/2022)Click here to see higher resolution photo
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Photo - Unknown Photographer
The second of the new Mk1 carriages arriving at Leeming Bar.
Whilst we now have the carriages on site, we still to do more fund raising to pay for them, so keep donating (08/04/2022)Click here to see higher resolution photo
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Photo - Unknown Photographer
The second of the new Mk1 carriages arriving at Leeming Bar.
Whilst we now have the carriages on site, we still to do more fund raising to pay for them, so keep donating (08/04/2022)Click here to see higher resolution photo
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Photo - Unknown Photographer
The second of the new Mk1 carriages arriving at Leeming Bar.
Whilst we now have the carriages on site, we still to do more fund raising to pay for them, so keep donating (08/04/2022)Click here to see higher resolution photo
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Photo - Unknown Photographer
The dark grey metal building has now been painted in NER colours to match the rest of the station (07/04/2022)
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Photo - Unknown Photographer
A fence being erected to separate the yard from the car park at Leeming Bar (07/04/2022)
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Photo - Unknown Photographer
Robin Gell of Alpha Signs in Thirsk putting the final touches to the ticket office windows (28/04/2022)
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Photo - Unknown Photographer
Robin Gell of Alpha Signs in Thirsk putting the final touches to the ticket office windows (28/04/2022)
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Photo - Unknown Photographer
Robin Gell of Alpha Signs in Thirsk putting the final touches to the ticket office windows (28/04/2022)
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Photo - Unknown Photographer
Robin Gell of Alpha Signs in Thirsk putting the final touches to the ticket office windows (28/04/2022)
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Photo - John Slaughter
Leeming Bar: stored experimental Lev 1 railcar adapted from a Leyland National bus. (02/04/2022)
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Photo - John Slaughter
Leeming Bar Yard from platform, with experimental Lev 1 railcar on left hand side adapted from a Leyland National bus. (02/04/2022)
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Photo - John Slaughter
Bedale Station with a different pacer to usual, 142 078, awaiting departure for Scruton. (16/04/2022)
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Photo - John Slaughter
Bedale Station, with a different Pacer to usual, 142 078, departing for Scruton. (16/04/2022)
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Photo - Peter Harbord
The pleasant environment of the cafe at Bedale Station, now run by WR volunteers (16/04/2022)
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Photo - Andy Glendinning
Some unusual views taken while removing the remaining overhead cables which ran between Station House and the Goods Shed at Leeming Bar. 1450 Leeming Bar-Leyburn about to depart,buffet coach roof below. (19/04/2022)
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Photo - Andy Glendinning
Some unusual views taken while removing the remaining overhead cables which ran between Station House and the Goods Shed at Leeming Bar. The cables used to run to the righthand corner of Station House just below the eaves. (19/04/2022)
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Photo - Andy Glendinning
Some unusual views taken while removing the remaining overhead cables which ran between Station House and the Goods Shed at Leeming Bar. Car park and new fencing round the staff toilets/shower (out of sight behind the roof). (19/04/2022)
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Photo - Andy Glendinning
Some unusual views taken while removing the remaining overhead cables which ran between Station House and the Goods Shed at Leeming Bar. The old Goods Shed Office now restored as the Crew Room. (19/04/2022)
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Photo - Andy Glendinning
Finghall Lane before. After two years out of use the platform coping stones had become covered in a layer of slime from the trees across the track which could become slippery when wet. (21/04/2022)
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Photo - Andy Glendinning
Finghall Lane after. Now the trees have gone the coping stones have been jet washed removing this risk. (21/04/2022)
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Photo - Unknown Photographer
Our brand new shop at Leyburn is nearly all stocked! We’re just waiting one last delivery of model railway items! (27/04/2022)
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Photo - Unknown Photographer
Our brand new shop at Leyburn is nearly all stocked! We’re just waiting one last delivery of model railway items! (27/04/2022)
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Photo - Unknown Photographer
Our brand new shop at Leyburn is nearly all stocked! We’re just waiting one last delivery of model railway items! (27/04/2022)
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Photo - Unknown Photographer
Our brand new shop at Leyburn is nearly all stocked! We’re just waiting one last delivery of model railway items! (27/04/2022)
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Photo - Timothy Edwards
The two refurbished Mk1 coaches are now onsite at Leeming Bar. Whilst we now have the carriages on site, we still to do more fund raising to pay for them, so keep donating (12/04/2022)
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Photo - Timothy Edwards
The two refurbished Mk1 coaches are now onsite at Leeming Bar. Whilst we now have the carriages on site, we still to do more fund raising to pay for them, so keep donating (12/04/2022)
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Photo - Timothy Edwards
The office in Leeming Bar Maintenance Shed now has a door (12/04/2022)
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Photo - Timothy Edwards
Work progressing on the 0-6-0 steam tank locomotive (12/04/2022)
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Photo - Timothy Edwards
Work progressing on the 0-6-0 steam tank locomotive (12/04/2022)
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Photo - Timothy Edwards
Work progressing on the 0-6-0 steam tank locomotive (26/04/2022)
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Photo - Timothy Edwards
Work progressing on the 0-6-0 steam tank locomotive (26/04/2022)
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Photo - Timothy Edwards
Work progressing on the 0-6-0 steam tank locomotive (26/04/2022)
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Photo - Timothy Edwards
Work is also in progress to restore a covered van. This destined for the old horse dock at Bedale (12/04/2022)
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Photo - Timothy Edwards
Work is also in progress to restore a covered van. This destined for the old horse dock at Bedale (12/04/2022)
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Photo - Timothy Edwards
Work is also in progress to restore a covered van. This destined for the old horse dock at Bedale (12/04/2022)
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Photo - Timothy Edwards
Work is also in progress to restore a covered van. This destined for the old horse dock at Bedale (12/04/2022)
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Photo - Timothy Edwards
Work is also in progress to restore a covered van. This destined for the old horse dock at Bedale (12/04/2022)
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Photo - Timothy Edwards
Work is also in progress to restore a covered van. This destined for the old horse dock at Bedale (12/04/2022)
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Photo - Timothy Edwards
Work is also in progress to restore a covered van. This destined for the old horse dock at Bedale. Here are some of metal components ready to fit after being painted (26/04/2022)
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Photo - Timothy Edwards
Work is also in progress to restore a covered van. This destined for the old horse dock at Bedale. Here are some of metal components ready to fit after being painted (26/04/2022)
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Photo - Timothy Edwards
Work is also in progress to restore a covered van. This destined for the old horse dock at Bedale (26/04/2022)
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Photo - Timothy Edwards
Work is continuing to done on the class 121 'bubblecar' (12/04/2022)
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Photo - Timothy Edwards
Work is continuing to done on the class 121 'bubblecar' (12/04/2022)
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Photo - Timothy Edwards
Work is continuing to done on the class 121 'bubblecar'. Unfortunately it will not be in service during the Model railway weekend as planned as there is a delay in getting the seating back from being refurbished (26/04/2022)
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Photo - Timothy Edwards
Work is continuing to done on the class 121 'bubblecar'. Unfortunately it will not be in service during the Model railway weekend as planned as there is a delay in getting the seating back from being refurbished (26/04/2022)
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Photo - Timothy Edwards
The ex Tyne and Wear shunter looking resplendent in its yellow livery (26/04/2022)
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Photo - John Slaughter
Leeming Bar Yard: stored experimental Lev 1 railcar adapted from a Leyland National bus. (30/04/2022)
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