Opening to the public 10 years ago, the Yorkshire Wolds Railway will soon be celebrating its anniversary.

On Sunday, 25th May, the railway is inviting visitors to join in a day of free travel at the Fimber Halt site.

The first meeting to discuss the opening of the railway was held on the 10th October 2008, from which came the site access, fundraising and permissions.

After raising £24,000, construction and preparation could be started for their opening on the 25th May 2015 by Sir Tatton Sykes.

Since its opening, it has been entirely volunteer-run and has continued to be passionate about restoration and preservation.

Over the years, they have welcomed thousands of visitors who have enjoyed train rides and trips into the visitor centre to gain a glimpse into East Yorkshire’s rail heritage.

The railway always welcomes any new people wanting to get involved, whether that be as a member. making a donation, or as a volunteer and getting hands-on.

Timetable information and how you can get involved can be found on their website.

“We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved over the past ten years. This anniversary is a testament to the hard work of our volunteers and the amazing support from the local community and all visitors who keep the railway running. We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone who have been part of our journey and we thought offering free travel as a thank you for the day was a great way to do that. Visitors will also be able to see progress on the UK Shared Prosperity Funded Visitor Centre and Working Facility along with the many improvements to the site including the new shop”.

Phil Robson, Financial Director