Friendly Engines 1

Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th March 2013

Our 2013 season opening weekend - come and meet our friendly steam and diesel engines.

Children’s fares just £2

Woodland Trains and Friendly Engines 2

Saturday 1st June 2013

Special event for our new woodland picnic site and play area. See Heavy horses at work hauling felled trees; “wood as a fuel” demonstration a country goodies to eat.

Children’s fares just £2

April Follies

Easter Monday - 1st April 2013

Children’s countryside activities day with special guest storyteller.

Children’s fares just £2

Santa Specials 2013

Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th December 2013

Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd December 2013

The return of our highly popular Santa Specials. Take a return ride on one of our trains and then visit Santa in his grotto. All children will receive a present from Santa while the grown ups can sample some Christmas refreshment!

SPECIAL FARES AND TIMETABLE WILL APPLY

Santa Shoebox Appeal Train

Sunday 3rd November 2013

We’ll be joining in with the “Samaritan’s Purse” charity to support their annual appeal for gifts.

Children’s fares just £2

Remembrance Weekend

Saturday 9th November 2013

All of the family are invited to join in with “Help the Heroes” and The Royal British Legion’s fundraising appeals

Veterans are invited to wear medals & travel FREE OF CHARGE

Children’s fares just £2

Remembrance Sunday 10th November 2013

An event in association with the Cumbria Branch of The Royal British Legion.

The first departure will follow the 2 minutes silence at 11am

Locomotives in use will be ex-Harrogate Gasworks “Barber” and “Harrogate”.

Veterans are invited to wear medals & travel FREE OF CHARGE

Poppy Appeal Launch

Saturday 26th October 2013

In association with the Cumbria Branch of The Royal British Legion we will host the Poppy Day Appeal launch at Alston Station.

Barber Returns to Steam Gala

Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th October 2013

“Barber” returns to steam following restoration work. See “Barber” & “Harrogate” working together for the first time.

• Visiting Locomotives
• Intensive Timetable
• Music
• Real Ale
• Local Food
• Children’s Activities

Children’s fares just £2

SPECIAL FARES WILL APPLY

Our 30th Anniversary Weekend

Saturday 27th - Tuesday 30th July 2013

Four day’s of events - come and help us celebrate our first 30 years and look forward to the next 30!

Sunday 28th July 2013

Children’s Activities Day.

Children’s fares just £2

Tuesday 30th July 2013

Its anniversary day - so we’re offering all passengers 25% off all fares!