Railways running mid-week next week

[alexl92]

Hi guys.
I may have a rare midweek day off next Wednesday and would love to spend it on a heritage line but it looks like not many are running.
Are any Heritage lines within an hour or so of Leeds running next Wednesday?

I’ve already established that Embsay aren’t which surprised me as it’s Leeds’ half term, and I’m unwilling to put money into the ELR under the current management.

Any recommendations welcome!

 

[YorkshireBear]

Hi guys.
I may have a rare midweek day off next Wednesday and would love to spend it on a heritage line but it looks like not many are running.
Are any Heritage lines within an hour or so of Leeds running next Wednesday?

I’ve already established that Embsay aren’t which surprised me as it’s Leeds’ half term, and I’m unwilling to put money into the ELR under the current management.

Any recommendations welcome!

Keighley and Worth Valley Railway will be running a steam and dmu service next Wednesday (31st may). Access to cab of flying Scotsman also possible.

 

[30907]

Keighley and Worth Valley Railway will be running a steam and dmu service next Wednesday (31st may). Access to cab of flying Scotsman also possible.

Running all week as it's Bradford half term too, but 31st is the last day for Scotsman visits.

I imagine NYMR are also running daily if that's not too far

 

[YorkshireBear]

Running all week as it's Bradford half term too, but 31st is the last day for Scotsman visits.

I imagine NYMR are also running daily if that's not too far

Thought there was shed tours and access over the following days? I haven't kept track tbh.

 

[30907]

Thought there was shed tours and access over the following days? I haven't kept track tbh.

You are right, while I am well away on holiday!
The arrangements for FS have changed almost daily, to the amusement (or otherwise) of the shed guides (of whom I am one).
As of today last cab visits are 31/5 but shed tours (book online or at stations) on 1-4 June.

 

[Parham Wood]

Nor relevant to you I am afraid but the East Somerset runs on a Weds, Sat and Sun for the next few months.

 

[moorsman]

I believe Wensleydale Railway is operating on Weds

Running Days 2023 - Wensleydale Railway

wensleydale-railway.co.uk

 

[alexl92]

Hi all,
Thanks for the replies so far. My free day has moved to Friday due to work commitments.

Unfortunately that doesn’t make things much easier:
- KWVR are still in the middle of Scotsman Frenzy,
- Embsay and Middleton are closed
- I’m actually at the NYMR on Saturday anyway but would ideally like a steam fix
- Wensleydale are operating but I’m reliably told it will be the Pacer rather than the 122 and it just doesn’t appeal to me
- ELR is a no-go

Have I forgotten about anywhere that’s a reasonable drive or train journey for a day trip?

 

[xotGD]

Hi all,
Thanks for the replies so far. My free day has moved to Friday due to work commitments.

Unfortunately that doesn’t make things much easier:
- KWVR are still in the middle of Scotsman Frenzy,
- Embsay and Middleton are closed
- I’m actually at the NYMR on Saturday anyway but would ideally like a steam fix
- Wensleydale are operating but I’m reliably told it will be the Pacer rather than the 122 and it just doesn’t appeal to me
- ELR is a no-go

Have I forgotten about anywhere that’s a reasonable drive or train journey for a day trip?

It is a regular passenger service on the KWVR with Taff Vale 85 and the Pacer. FS is just on shed. So no frenzy!

 

[alexl92]

It is a regular passenger service on the KWVR with Taff Vale 85 and the Pacer. FS is just on shed. So no frenzy!

Good to know!

 

[trebor79]

No steam on the NYMR due to lineside fire on 25th May. Currently staying in Whitby for a week and was looking forward to a trip but damned if I'm paying the fares they charge (there 7 of us, so it's not a cheap day out) if there's no kettle on the front.

Website says no more steam "until there is a change kntbhe weather". That'll be autumn then.
Seems a bit of an overreaction BWTFDIK.

 

[12LDA28C]

Website says no more steam "until there is a change kntbhe weather". That'll be autumn then.
Seems a bit of an overreaction BWTFDIK.

More likely just a precaution for the next week or so whilst the current warm dry weather is forecast to continue. Rather unlikely they would kill the kettle enthusiast market off over the entire summer as well as the families who expect to see some steam. They've got the 25, 31 and 37 to use in the meantime.

 

[trebor79]

More likely just a precaution for the next week or so whilst the current warm dry weather is forecast to continue. Rather unlikely they would kill the kettle enthusiast market off over the entire summer as well as the families who expect to see some steam. They've got the 25, 31 and 37 to use in the meantime.

Just seems bizarre decision to have no steam over the school half term. It must be disappointing/putting off loads of punters.
And there's going to be more and more warm dry weather until autumn.

 

[Iskra]

Ecclesbourne Valley Railway running Friday, presumably diesel loco on hauled stock.

 

[30907]

Website says no more steam "until there is a change kntbhe weather". That'll be autumn then.

I think it is highly likely there will be rain sooner than that, which is what matters.

Seems a bit of an overreaction BWTFDIK.

I wonder what NY Fire and Rescue know

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It is a regular passenger service on the KWVR with Taff Vale 85 and the Pacer. FS is just on shed. So no frenzy!

Though you can get a Haworth shed tour, which you wouldn't normally.

 

[Flying Phil]

If you are free on Friday 2nd June, then there is a lot to see on the Great Central as it is the start of their 3 day 1940's event with lots of action and trains running.
Full details on the GCR website.

 

[43055]

Ecclesbourne Valley Railway running Friday, presumably diesel loco on hauled stock.

Loco rota shows 31601. Presumably be only to Shottle like the steam service at the weekend.

 

[Iskra]

Loco rota shows 31601. Presumably be only to Shottle like the steam service at the weekend.

Yes- full line open from 10/6

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Anyone aware of a railway operating this Monday within 1.5 hours of Sheffield please?

 

[12LDA28C]

Yes- full line open from 10/6

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Anyone aware of a railway operating this Monday within 1.5 hours of Sheffield please?

The NYMR will be running diesel-hauled trains, including to Whitby

 

[alexl92]

If you’re lucky, the Grosmont to Whitby leg will be steam hauled.

 

[trebor79]

If you’re lucky, the Grosmont to Whitby leg will be steam hauled.

Confirmed steam hauled form today. Rest of the line still diesel.
Why they didn't leave this section as steam hauled all week is nonsensical - it's still dry so there's been no reduction in fire risk. Unfortunately tomorrow is our last day and the kids have decreed beach if it's sunny. We'd have gone earlier in the week if we could have had steam for at least some of the journey.