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Photo - Kev Burnitt

Loco 47714 at Leyburn on the final Tea Train of the season (19/10/2025)

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Photo - Kev Burnitt

The final tea train of the season.
Sixty-five years of marriage, you can't say that every day!
So, when our dance group tutors announced the fact we thought a treat was in order, and what better than being spoil on the Wensleydale Tea Train. Seeing all the happy customers on previous tea trains while I helped in Arthur's café Leyburn assured me it was the right way to celebrate such a momentous achievement.
The tea train is great but what sets it way above other heritage railways it the staff, such a friendly helpful team. I have seen first-hand how the drivers and guards are too busy turning the train round to grab a cuppa while the catering staff are working flat-out to make the whole experience memorable.
On a personal note I would like to single out Mo for helping me organising such a fantastic afternoon for the loved-up couple Joan and Carl. (19/10/2025)

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Photo - Chris Gee

We held an evening photo shoot on 18th October featuring 33035 and 47714 at Wensley and Constable Burton. The fundraising event was organised by Tom Robson and members of our Diesel Traction Team in conjunction with Chris Gee of Northern Diesel Photo Charters. Thank you to everyone who organised and supported this event, which raised funds for the railway. (18/10/2025)

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Photo - Chris Gee

We held an evening photo shoot on 18th October featuring 33035 and 47714 at Wensley and Constable Burton. The fundraising event was organised by Tom Robson and members of our Diesel Traction Team in conjunction with Chris Gee of Northern Diesel Photo Charters. Thank you to everyone who organised and supported this event, which raised funds for the railway. (18/10/2025)

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Photo - Chris Gee

We held an evening photo shoot on 18th October featuring 33035 and 47714 at Wensley and Constable Burton. The fundraising event was organised by Tom Robson and members of our Diesel Traction Team in conjunction with Chris Gee of Northern Diesel Photo Charters. Thank you to everyone who organised and supported this event, which raised funds for the railway. (18/10/2025)

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Photo - Chris Gee

We held an evening photo shoot on 18th October featuring 33035 and 47714 at Wensley and Constable Burton. The fundraising event was organised by Tom Robson and members of our Diesel Traction Team in conjunction with Chris Gee of Northern Diesel Photo Charters. Thank you to everyone who organised and supported this event, which raised funds for the railway. (18/10/2025)

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Photo - Martin Elsey

Our 37250 has been away again. This time to the '65 years of the Class 37' event at the Severn Valley Railway. Here is is seen on the 0915 Highley - Kidderminster service. Taken at Foley Park (04/10/2025)

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Photo - Unknown Photographer

Our 37250 has been away again. This time to the '65 years of the Class 37' event at the Severn Valley Railway. Saturday Morning’s crew pose for a group shot with 250 at Bridgenorth. (04/10/2025)

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Photo - Timothy Edwards

We recently acquired a Mark 1 Brake Gangwayed (BG) coach, number 92347. It is 57 feet long and has a guard's compartment in the centre and two large areas either side for storing luggage and parcels.
Once repairs are completed, the plan is for it to become a generator coach for use in events such as THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride. It is also proposed to install a prep kitchen area to enhance the delivery of our on-board catering services. Watch this space for more news over the coming months.
During BR days, the coach has carried the numbers 81326 and 84326. It was recently moved from Stratford-upon-Avon where it was used as a cycle hire shop at the Stratford Greenway. (07/10/2025)

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Photo - Timothy Edwards

We recently acquired a Mark 1 Brake Gangwayed (BG) coach, number 92347. It is 57 feet long and has a guard's compartment in the centre and two large areas either side for storing luggage and parcels.
Once repairs are completed, the plan is for it to become a generator coach for use in events such as THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride. It is also proposed to install a prep kitchen area to enhance the delivery of our on-board catering services. Watch this space for more news over the coming months.
During BR days, the coach has carried the numbers 81326 and 84326. It was recently moved from Stratford-upon-Avon where it was used as a cycle hire shop at the Stratford Greenway. (07/10/2025)

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Photo - Nick Keegan

We recently acquired a Mark 1 Brake Gangwayed (BG) coach, number 92347. It is 57 feet long and has a guard's compartment in the centre and two large areas either side for storing luggage and parcels.
Once repairs are completed, the plan is for it to become a generator coach for use in events such as THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride. It is also proposed to install a prep kitchen area to enhance the delivery of our on-board catering services. Watch this space for more news over the coming months.
During BR days, the coach has carried the numbers 81326 and 84326. It was recently moved from Stratford-upon-Avon where it was used as a cycle hire shop at the Stratford Greenway. (--/10/2025)

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Photo - Nick Keegan

We recently acquired a Mark 1 Brake Gangwayed (BG) coach, number 92347. It is 57 feet long and has a guard's compartment in the centre and two large areas either side for storing luggage and parcels.
Once repairs are completed, the plan is for it to become a generator coach for use in events such as THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride. It is also proposed to install a prep kitchen area to enhance the delivery of our on-board catering services. Watch this space for more news over the coming months.
During BR days, the coach has carried the numbers 81326 and 84326. It was recently moved from Stratford-upon-Avon where it was used as a cycle hire shop at the Stratford Greenway. (--/10/2025)

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Photo - Nick Keegan

We recently acquired a Mark 1 Brake Gangwayed (BG) coach, number 92347. It is 57 feet long and has a guard's compartment in the centre and two large areas either side for storing luggage and parcels.
Once repairs are completed, the plan is for it to become a generator coach for use in events such as THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride. It is also proposed to install a prep kitchen area to enhance the delivery of our on-board catering services. Watch this space for more news over the coming months.
During BR days, the coach has carried the numbers 81326 and 84326. It was recently moved from Stratford-upon-Avon where it was used as a cycle hire shop at the Stratford Greenway. (--/10/2025)

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Photo - Nick Keegan

We recently acquired a Mark 1 Brake Gangwayed (BG) coach, number 92347. It is 57 feet long and has a guard's compartment in the centre and two large areas either side for storing luggage and parcels.
Once repairs are completed, the plan is for it to become a generator coach for use in events such as THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride. It is also proposed to install a prep kitchen area to enhance the delivery of our on-board catering services. Watch this space for more news over the coming months.
During BR days, the coach has carried the numbers 81326 and 84326. It was recently moved from Stratford-upon-Avon where it was used as a cycle hire shop at the Stratford Greenway. (--/10/2025)

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Photo - John Hodgson

A visitor to Redmire Station looks over the platform from the mound to view Penhill (16/09/2025)

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Photo - John Hodgson

The additional access to Redmire platform taken from the platform (29/10/2025)

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Photo - John Hodgson

The additional access to Redmire platform taken from the mound (29/10/2025)

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Photo - Volker Rail UK

Over two days, in October we have received incredible support from Volker Rail UK staff (VolkerRail Careers) and supply chain partners, working at Bedale Station! And everyone was looked after by our amazing Bedale Station volunteers!
Yesterday, the teams replaced old sleepers, carried out de-vegetation works, began construction of a new walking path, and undertook survey work to support future drainage improvements. There was also plenty of painting, from benches and planters to fences and signage. Today, they laid ballast, carried out welding, completed the access path and did further painting.
Thanks to the incredible efforts of everyone involved, Volker Rail have delivered over four months’ worth of upgrades in just two days! This is a huge achievement and a testament to what collaboration can accomplish. (--/10/2025)

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Photo - Volker Rail UK

Over two days, in October we have received incredible support from Volker Rail UK staff (VolkerRail Careers) and supply chain partners, working at Bedale Station! And everyone was looked after by our amazing Bedale Station volunteers!
Yesterday, the teams replaced old sleepers, carried out de-vegetation works, began construction of a new walking path, and undertook survey work to support future drainage improvements. There was also plenty of painting, from benches and planters to fences and signage. Today, they laid ballast, carried out welding, completed the access path and did further painting.
Thanks to the incredible efforts of everyone involved, Volker Rail have delivered over four months’ worth of upgrades in just two days! This is a huge achievement and a testament to what collaboration can accomplish. (--/10/2025)

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Photo - Timothy Edwards

Some concrete steps and a handrail have been installed at Bedale dock beside the Infrastructure container (28/10/2025)

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Photo - Timothy Edwards

Part of the rake of coaches for the Polar Express. The closest two, have just been restored and painted in the maintenance shed (21/10/2025)

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Photo - Timothy Edwards

Some new plant/flower containers at Leeming Bar (14/10/2025)

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Photo - Timothy Edwards

A load of coal for the Polar Express has been delivered at Leeming Bar (07/10/2025)

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Photo - Timothy Edwards

A load of coal for the Polar Express has been delivered at Leeming Bar (07/10/2025)

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Photo - George Stephens

37250 was in action this morning, assisting our friends at GB Railfreight. We collected 60087 'Ingleborough' from Castle Hills Junction and with the assistance of the DB Cargo recovery team who provided a wheel-skate, 60087 was slowly hauled for 5-miles to Leeming Bar. The loco now awaits onward movement by road for repairs. (26/10/2025)

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Photo - George Stephens

37250 was in action this morning, assisting our friends at GB Railfreight. We collected 60087 'Ingleborough' from Castle Hills Junction and with the assistance of the DB Cargo recovery team who provided a wheel-skate, 60087 was slowly hauled for 5-miles to Leeming Bar. The loco now awaits onward movement by road for repairs. Seen here at Leeming Bar (26/10/2025)

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Photo - Timothy Edwards

Restoration of a lever frame at Scruton - Peter Harbord polishing the signalling lever handles at Scruton. They were quite rusty before we started and it it's a big time-consuming task to polish them up to the correct bright polished finish (07/10/2025)

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Photo - Timothy Edwards

Restoration of a lever frame at Scruton - Two of the signalling lever handles at Scruton have had the worst of the rust polished put of them. They were quite rusty before we started and it it's a big time-consuming task to polish them up to the correct bright polished finish (07/10/2025)

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Photo - Timothy Edwards

The new mezzanine floor in Leeming Bar goods shed, under construction (14/10/2025)

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Photo - Timothy Edwards

The new mezzanine floor in Leeming Bar goods shed, is now completed, together with access stairs (21/10/2025)

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Photo - Timothy Edwards

The new mezzanine floor in Leeming Bar goods shed, from the top of the stairs (21/10/2025)

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Photo - Timothy Edwards

The tanker which is used to supply water to the Polar Express steam loco in the maintenance workshop (21/10/2025)

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Photo - Timothy Edwards

Some of the seat units from our Mk2 Polar Express coaches under restoration. As well as being restored on the outside, the inside of the coaches are also being restored. The seating is all stripped out, the coach cleaned and repairs carried out as necessary. The seating is then replaced, with newly upholstered cushions. (07/10/2025)

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Photo - Timothy Edwards

Mk2 Coach E5279 - Bodywork repairs are continuing (07/10/2025)

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Photo - Timothy Edwards

Mk2 Coach E5279 - Bodywork repairs are continuing (07/10/2025)

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Photo - Timothy Edwards

Mk2 Coach E5279 - Bodywork repairs are continuing (07/10/2025)

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Photo - Timothy Edwards

Mk2 Coach E5279 - After the bodywork repairs are completed , the coach is now getting painted - It is starting to look very nice (14/10/2025)

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Photo - Derek Barnes

The Direct Works Team starting to paint the Polar Express storage containers at Constable Burton (07/10/2025)

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Photo - Derek Barnes

The Direct Works Team painting the Polar Express storage containers at Constable Burton (07/10/2025)

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Photo - Derek Barnes

The Direct Works Team have painted the Polar Express storage containers at Constable Burton (07/10/2025)

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Photo - Stephen Hogg

Class 5 loco 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier' at Northallerton station en route to the Wensleydale Railway for the Polar Express Train Ride (31/10/2025)

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Photo - Timothy Edwards

The Polar Express marquees at Leeming Bar being erected (21/10/2025)

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Photo - Timothy Edwards

Some of the Polar Express food stalls are now in position (21/10/2025)

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Photo - Timothy Edwards

The inside of one of the Polar Express marquees (28/10/2025)

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Photo - Timothy Edwards

The Polar Express marquees at Leeming Bar have all been erected (28/10/2025)

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Photo - Steve Walker

Blessed with fine weather, here are the vegetation team beginning their annual task to build up the North Pole set at Constable Burton during the last week of October. (27/10/2025)

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Photo - Steve Walker

The North Pole taking shape at Constable Burton thanks to the endeavours of the veg team. (27/10/2025)

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Photo - Steve Walker

Constructing the North Pole is like creating a giant 3D Meccano model except that the nuts and bolts are much larger. (27/10/2025)

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Photo - Alan Graham

Who'd have thought that if you volunteered for the vegetation team that one of your jobs would be to fit antlers to reindeers? All in a day's work for the "extreme gardeners". (30/10/2025)

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Photo - Alan Graham

Antlers all fitted, and Santa's little helpers can now lock horns together. (30/10/2025)

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Photo - Alan Graham

"Making the Christmas tree". The North Pole Christmas tree is comprised of a number of conical aluminium segments which bolt together in ever decreasing size until it's time to mount the star on the top. Here the job is just getting under way. (29/10/2025)

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Photo - Alan Graham

A member of the veg team gets inside the job to find the best way of accessing the bolted sections which are often shrouded in greenery. (29/10/2025)

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Photo - Alan Graham

"Making the Christmas tree (2). Difficulties arose when it was realised that the assembled Christmas Tree was too large and heavy to be pulled upright with ropes as originally envisaged. The team had to retire for the day and think of a solution. Ladders were too unsafe. (29/10/2025)

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Photo - Alan Graham

"Four wise men". Four members of the vegetation team express glum faces as they try to figure out how to right the Christmas tree they've just created which is now lying forlornly on its side. (29/10/2025)

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Photo - Alan Graham

"Local farmer to the rescue!". It's a new day at Constable Burton and a local farmer demonstrates an example of the local goodwill which exists towards the railway by bringing his telehandler machine on site to lift the tree. No payment would be accepted; just glad to help. (30/10/2025)

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Photo - Alan Graham

Lifting the Christmas tree in to position. (30/10/2025)

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Photo - John Thompson

The Christmas tree righted and in position at the North Pole. (30/10/2025)

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Photo - Steve Hall

Job done, on time and on schedule. The North Pole site erected at Constable Burton, Heras fencing in place and ready for the PNP electricians and others whose job it is to provide the next steps. The veg team can look back on their work with satisfaction before moving on elsewhere. (30/10/2025)

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Photo - Alan Graham

During October the vegetation team returned to the western end of the line to an area just short of Wensley station. In the long distant past there used to be a quarry siding, the path of which can be seen to the right. It's proposed to reinstate the siding for storage. (01/10/2025)

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Photo - Bill Briggs

The veg team were tasked to cut back overhanging trees and undergrowth in the area where new rails are proposed for a reinstated quarry siding. This image shows where work has begun. (08/10/2025)

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Photo - Steve Hall

The vegetation team working at Wensley. (08/10/2025)

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Photo - John Thompson

Two members of the vegetation team taking a well earned couple of minutes rest from the arduous work in hand at Wensley. (08/10/2025)

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Photo - John Thompson

"Stoking the fire". Burning twigs and brash is an essential part of keeping the site clean and tidy following vegetation removal, as shown here in this image of the vegetation team hard at it at Wensley. (15/10/2025)

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Photo - John Thompson

A view of the veg team's work progressing at Wensley with logs in the foreground to be removed later. (15/10/2025)

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Photo - John Thompson

A great picture of the vegetation team posing for a group photo during their shift on 15th October at Wensley. The work of the veg team can be strenuous and back breaking but the end result and the company of the group is always rewarding. (15/10/2025)

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Photo - Bill Briggs

Another image of the vegetation team workplace at Wensley. (08/10/2025)

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Photo - John Thompson

Another picture of the vegetation team busily occupied at Wensley. (08/10/2025)

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Photo - Sue Threadgold

The vegetation team working in the distance at Wensley with the iconic Pen Hill in the background. (15/10/2025)

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Photo - Alan Graham

Veg team PICOW Steve Hall (far right) gives a health and safety briefing for the job in hand before work starts at Wensley on a very wet first day of October. (01/10/2025)

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Photo - Alan Graham

On a day of very heavy rain and sodden underfoot conditions, vegetation team member Terry Wood gets the bonfire started at Wensley. On days like this it's almost essential to have a source of warmth to return to. (01/10/2025)

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Photo - Alan Graham

Looking east at Wensley quarry on 1st October, the first day of the veg team's work at Wensley on a soaking wet day of heavy rain but already several large logs have appeared, to be shifted later. (01/10/2025)

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Photo - Alan Graham

"All his own work". Veg team chainsaw operator and PICOW Steve Hall contemplates the branch he has just felled on a mild October day. The weather couldn't be more different to that of a week ago. (08/10/2025)

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Photo - Alan Graham

Looking like something from a classic Turner painting, is this image showing the work that the vegetation team do, as here at Wensley. (08/10/2025)

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Photo - Alan Graham

An end of day picture showing smoke rising as logs are lined up and prepared for later removal at the site of the proposed reinstated Wensley siding. (01/10/2025)

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Photo - Alan Graham

Ready for home and no doubt a hot bath beckons. Members of the vegetation team load up their trolley at the end of the day ready to push back up the line to Wensley station. (01/10/2025)

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