Weardale railway to welcome Inspiration Train to Stanhope
A week-long visit by the nationally touring Inspiration Train is set to bring additional visitors to Weardale Railway, with a programme of community e…
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County Durham railway gets ready for the Santa Express
Sweltering May temperatures will be just memories next winter, when “The Magic of Christmas” returns to Weardale Railway in County Durham.
Special journey on heritage railway for people with dementia
The Weardale Railway in County Durham recently provided a special heritage train journey for people living with dementia and their carers.
Romic HST to visit County Durham for special services
A brand new visitor to the Weardale Railway has been announced.
Newcastle United president drives locomotive to mark 80th Birthday
Bob Young OBE, Honorary President of Newcastle United, has marked his 80th birthday by taking the controls of a historic Sentinel locomotive on the We…
Weardale Railway announces family-friendly Easter weekend
Families across North East England are being invited to take part in a festive Easter celebration as Weardale Railway hosts a weekend of seasonal acti…
County Durham volunteers to take part in annual community clean up
A dedicated ‘army’ of volunteers is gearing up to return along the Weardale Railway this spring, for the line’s annual community clean-up. Last …
Autocar and Bubble Car to feature at Weardale Railway event
On Sunday, 15 March 2026, Weardale Railway will see its historic NER autocar running alongside British Rail Class 122 ‘Bubble Car’ for the first t…
Weardale Railway welcomes the legendary NER petrol-electric railcar
This winter, Weardale Railway will bring a piece of railway history to Stanhope with the return of the iconic North Eastern Railway (NER) Petrol-Elect…
Afternoon Tea On Board The Weardale Railway
The Weardale Railway is hosting an afternoon tea with a view for visitors to enjoy.
