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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T103000
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UID:10001112-1777717800-1777723500@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk
SUMMARY:Saturday 2 May 2026 -10.30
DESCRIPTION:It’s 50 years since the last train left Haltwhistle for Alston and we are commemorating today with reduced ticket prices! \nVisit the mezzanine viewing gallery and learn about the history of our line; there will be lots of volunteers to chat with too. \nOur cafés and ice cream parlour will be open and as we are wheelchair accessible and dog friendly\, it’s a great family day out where no one gets left behind!
URL:https://south-tynedale-railway.org.uk/event/saturday-2-may-2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Alston\, The Railway Station\, Alston\, Cumbria\, CA9 3JB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Special Service
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T143500
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CREATED:20260204T101048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T100820Z
UID:10001113-1777726800-1777732500@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk
SUMMARY:Saturday 2 May 2026 - 13.00
DESCRIPTION:It’s 50 years since the last train left Haltwhistle for Alston and we are commemorating today with reduced ticket prices! \nVisit the mezzanine viewing gallery and learn about the history of our line; there will be lots of volunteers to chat with too. \nOur cafés and ice cream parlour will be open and as we are wheelchair accessible and dog friendly\, it’s a great family day out where no one gets left behind!
URL:https://south-tynedale-railway.org.uk/event/saturday-2-may-2026-13-00/
LOCATION:Alston\, The Railway Station\, Alston\, Cumbria\, CA9 3JB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Special Service
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T163500
DTSTAMP:20260422T100716Z
CREATED:20260204T101050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T100716Z
UID:10001114-1777734000-1777739700@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk
SUMMARY:Saturday 2 May 2026 - 15.00
DESCRIPTION:It’s 50 years since the last train left Haltwhistle for Alston and we are commemorating today with reduced ticket prices! \nVisit the mezzanine viewing gallery and learn about the history of our line; there will be lots of volunteers to chat with too. \nOur cafés and ice cream parlour will be open and as we are wheelchair accessible and dog friendly\, it’s a great family day out where no one gets left behind!
URL:https://south-tynedale-railway.org.uk/event/saturday-2-may-2026-15-00/
LOCATION:Alston\, The Railway Station\, Alston\, Cumbria\, CA9 3JB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Special Service
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260525T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260525T120500
DTSTAMP:20260416T084202Z
CREATED:20260204T101254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T084202Z
UID:10001148-1779705000-1779710700@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk
SUMMARY:Monday 25 May 2026 - 10.30
DESCRIPTION:Steam and Swashbucklers…it’s Pirate Day!\nDon your pirate costume and join us for a steam train ride. Will you find the hidden treasure? You can take it home if you do!
URL:https://south-tynedale-railway.org.uk/event/monday-25-may-2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Alston\, The Railway Station\, Alston\, Cumbria\, CA9 3JB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Special Service
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260525T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260525T143500
DTSTAMP:20260416T084307Z
CREATED:20260204T101255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T084307Z
UID:10001149-1779714000-1779719700@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk
SUMMARY:Monday 25 May 2026 - 13.00
DESCRIPTION:Steam and Swashbucklers…it’s Pirate Day!\nDon your pirate costume and join us for a steam ride. Will you find the hidden treasure? You can take it home if you do!
URL:https://south-tynedale-railway.org.uk/event/monday-25-may-2026-13-00/
LOCATION:Alston\, The Railway Station\, Alston\, Cumbria\, CA9 3JB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Special Service
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260525T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260525T163500
DTSTAMP:20260416T084409Z
CREATED:20260204T101332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T084409Z
UID:10001150-1779721200-1779726900@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk
SUMMARY:Monday 25 May 2026 - 15.00
DESCRIPTION:Steam and Swashbucklers…it’s Pirate Day!\nDon your pirate costume and join us for a steam ride. Will you find the hidden treasure? You can take it home if you do!
URL:https://south-tynedale-railway.org.uk/event/monday-25-may-2026-15-00/
LOCATION:Alston\, The Railway Station\, Alston\, Cumbria\, CA9 3JB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Special Service
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260621T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260621T120500
DTSTAMP:20260616T132320Z
CREATED:20260204T101519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T132320Z
UID:10001184-1782037800-1782043500@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday 21 June 2026 - 10.30
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion active_section=”999″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Heritage Railway Association\, Rail Riders or STRPS members” tab_id=”1677689828405-bf8598d8-86f7″][vc_column_text]Tickets for members of the Heritage Railway Association\, Rail Riders or STRPS members may be obtained from the ticket office\, on the day of travel.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Train Times” tab_id=”1546957710658-1db52266-c919″][vc_column_text]\n\n\n\nALSTON DEPART\n10:30\n13:00\n15:00\n\n\nKIRKHAUGH\n10:45\n13:15\n15:15\n\n\nLINTLEY\n10:53\n13:23\n15:23\n\n\nSLAGGYFORD ARRIVE\n11:05\n13:35\n15:35\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSLAGGYFORD DEPART\n11:30\n14:00\n16:00\n\n\nLINTLEY\n11:42\n14:12\n16:12\n\n\nKIRKHAUGH\n11:50\n14:20\n16:20\n\n\nALSTON ARRIVE\n12:05\n14:35\n16:35\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Dog tickets” tab_id=”1678116912742-3779c1d6-a88e”][vc_column_text]Dogs are welcome on all of our trains and travel free of charge. if you would like a dog ticket\, please collect one from the ticket office.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Bringing your Bicycle?” tab_id=”1546957727993-223d52a1-8d8d”][vc_column_text]We are happy to carry bicycles on the train where space allows.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Our Terms and Conditions” tab_id=”1546960260409-646a70ff-c74c”][vc_column_text]Terms and conditions: Please click on the link for our terms and conditions \nTerms and conditions[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://south-tynedale-railway.org.uk/event/sunday-21-june-2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Alston\, The Railway Station\, Alston\, Cumbria\, CA9 3JB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Special Service
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260621T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260621T143500
DTSTAMP:20260616T132459Z
CREATED:20260204T101521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T132459Z
UID:10001185-1782046800-1782052500@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday 21 June 2026 - 13.00
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion active_section=”999″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Heritage Railway Association\, Rail Riders or STRPS members” tab_id=”1677689828405-bf8598d8-86f7″][vc_column_text]Tickets for members of the Heritage Railway Association\, Rail Riders or STRPS members may be obtained from the ticket office\, on the day of travel.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Train Times” tab_id=”1546957710658-1db52266-c919″][vc_column_text]\n\n\n\nALSTON DEPART\n10:30\n13:00\n15:00\n\n\nKIRKHAUGH\n10:45\n13:15\n15:15\n\n\nLINTLEY\n10:53\n13:23\n15:23\n\n\nSLAGGYFORD ARRIVE\n11:05\n13:35\n15:35\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSLAGGYFORD DEPART\n11:30\n14:00\n16:00\n\n\nLINTLEY\n11:42\n14:12\n16:12\n\n\nKIRKHAUGH\n11:50\n14:20\n16:20\n\n\nALSTON ARRIVE\n12:05\n14:35\n16:35\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Dog tickets” tab_id=”1678116912742-3779c1d6-a88e”][vc_column_text]Dogs are welcome on all of our trains and travel free of charge. if you would like a dog ticket\, please collect one from the ticket office.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Bringing your Bicycle?” tab_id=”1546957727993-223d52a1-8d8d”][vc_column_text]We are happy to carry bicycles on the train where space allows.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Our Terms and Conditions” tab_id=”1546960260409-646a70ff-c74c”][vc_column_text]Terms and conditions: Please click on the link for our terms and conditions \nTerms and conditions[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://south-tynedale-railway.org.uk/event/sunday-21-june-2026-13-00/
LOCATION:Alston\, The Railway Station\, Alston\, Cumbria\, CA9 3JB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Special Service
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260621T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260621T163500
DTSTAMP:20260616T132638Z
CREATED:20260204T101522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T132638Z
UID:10001186-1782054000-1782059700@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday 21 June 2026 - 15.00
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion active_section=”999″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Heritage Railway Association\, Rail Riders or STRPS members” tab_id=”1677689828405-bf8598d8-86f7″][vc_column_text]Tickets for members of the Heritage Railway Association\, Rail Riders or STRPS members may be obtained from the ticket office\, on the day of travel.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Train Times” tab_id=”1546957710658-1db52266-c919″][vc_column_text]\n\n\n\nALSTON DEPART\n10:30\n13:00\n15:00\n\n\nKIRKHAUGH\n10:45\n13:15\n15:15\n\n\nLINTLEY\n10:53\n13:23\n15:23\n\n\nSLAGGYFORD ARRIVE\n11:05\n13:35\n15:35\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSLAGGYFORD DEPART\n11:30\n14:00\n16:00\n\n\nLINTLEY\n11:42\n14:12\n16:12\n\n\nKIRKHAUGH\n11:50\n14:20\n16:20\n\n\nALSTON ARRIVE\n12:05\n14:35\n16:35\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Dog tickets” tab_id=”1678116912742-3779c1d6-a88e”][vc_column_text]Dogs are welcome on all of our trains and travel free of charge. if you would like a dog ticket\, please collect one from the ticket office.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Bringing your Bicycle?” tab_id=”1546957727993-223d52a1-8d8d”][vc_column_text]We are happy to carry bicycles on the train where space allows.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Our Terms and Conditions” tab_id=”1546960260409-646a70ff-c74c”][vc_column_text]Terms and conditions: Please click on the link for our terms and conditions \nTerms and conditions[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://south-tynedale-railway.org.uk/event/sunday-21-june-2026-15-00/
LOCATION:Alston\, The Railway Station\, Alston\, Cumbria\, CA9 3JB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Special Service
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T120500
DTSTAMP:20260618T093140Z
CREATED:20260204T101555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T093140Z
UID:10001199-1783161000-1783166700@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk
SUMMARY:Saturday 4 July 2026 - 10.30
DESCRIPTION:Steam Gala Day today!\nWe are delighted to welcome a very special visitor for our Steam Gala weekends – Hunslet 0-4-2 No.1842 Howard\, appearing courtesy of the Statfold Narrow Gauge Museum Trust. \nJoining Howard in service will be South Tynedale Railway’s own steam locomotives\, Hunslet 0-4-2 No.1859 Green Dragon and Fabryka Lokomotyw 0-6-0 No.3459 Naklo\, providing visitors with an exciting line-up of steam power across four days of gala operations. \nA Great Day Out for Everyone\nWhether you’re a dedicated railway enthusiast\, photographer or simply looking for a memorable family day out\, our Steam Gala has something for everyone. \nFeaturing locomotives from the railway’s own fleet and our special guest locomotive\, visitors can enjoy heritage carriage rides\, wonderful photographic opportunities\, signal box tours and plenty of railway nostalgia\, all set against the stunning scenery of the North Pennines. \nMeet ‘Howard’\nBuilt by Kerr Stuart to their renowned Brazil Class design\, No.1842 was originally named Lady Morrison and supplied to British Aluminium’s 3ft gauge Lochaber Railway near Fort William\, better known locally as the “Puggy Line”. \nIn 1969\, the locomotive was purchased for preservation and moved to the Durley Light Railway in Hampshire. Here\, it was regauged to 2ft gauge and rebuilt with side tanks\, receiving its second name\, Josephine. \nFollowing its sale at auction in 2012\, the locomotive moved to Statfold Barn Railway\, where it underwent further restoration. During this work\, it was returned to its original saddle tank appearance and received its third and current name\, Howard\, in honour of Graham Lee’s father. \nIts visit to the South Tynedale Railway marks the locomotive’s first appearance away from Statfold Barn Railway\, providing a rare opportunity to see this impressive locomotive in action outside its home railway. Don’t miss the chance to experience Howard amid the spectacular scenery of the North Pennines. \nOur Home Fleet in Steam\nHunslet 0-4-2 No.1859 Green Dragon \nBuilt by the Hunslet Engine Company of Leeds in 1937 (Works No.1859)\, Green Dragon formerly worked on the Umtwalumi Valley Estate (U.V.E.) sugar plantation in Natal\, South Africa. Becoming “Number 1” on the U.V.E. roster\, the locomotive remained in service until the early 1980s. \nFollowing withdrawal\, the locomotive was used as a stationary boiler before being placed on display at Mount Edgecombe in 1991. Purchased for preservation\, it returned to the UK in 1997 and moved to Alston the following year. \nThanks to funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund\, restoration work was undertaken by North Bay Engineering\, Statfold Barn and the engineering department at the South Tynedale Railway. Following successful trials and hauling the Santa Specials at the end of 2018\, Green Dragon entered regular traffic in 2019 and has since become a firm favourite with visitors to the railway. \nFabryka Lokomotyw 0-6-0 No.3459 Naklo \nOriginally built to serve the Nakło sugar beet factory at Chrzanów\, Poland\, No.3459 Naklo provides a fascinating contrast to our British-built locomotives. \nFollowing an extensive rebuild at Alston\, which resumed after a hiatus caused by the Covid pandemic\, Naklo returned to traffic with a new boiler and an attractive Prussian Blue livery. The side tanks were restored and a compressor incorporated into the tender to provide brake air for the train. \nNaklo has been back in service since August 2025 and will be in operation during the Steam Gala\, adding further interest for enthusiasts and photographers alike. \nPlease note: All locomotives advertised are subject to availability and may be substituted without prior notice. \nA Weekend for Enthusiasts\nRailway enthusiasts can look forward to: \n\nThree steam locomotives in operation across the gala weekends\n• The opportunity to travel behind visiting locomotive No.1842 Howard\n• The first opportunity to see Howardoperating away from Statfold Barn Railway\n• Steam trains operating through beautiful North Pennine scenery\n• Excellent photographic opportunities throughout the line\n• Signal box tours.\n• A varied line-up of British and continental narrow-gauge steam locomotives\n\nTrain Services\nTrains will operate to the South Tynedale Railway’s standard timetable on all four gala days\, with services worked by Howard\, Green Dragon and Naklo. \nTickets\nPre-book your tickets today! \nTickets purchased online are valid for one return journey only on your selected day of travel. \nIf you wish to travel on more than one departure during the day\, please contact enquiries@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk to discuss the available options. \nFor those wishing to make the most of the gala\, 2-day individual passes are available from the ticket office on the day of travel. These can also be booked in advance by emailing enquiries@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk. \nAdvance booking is recommended to avoid disappointment and secure your place at this special four-day steam event. \nJoin us this July and experience three distinctive steam locomotives in action at the South Tynedale Railway – four days of steam\, heritage and spectacular scenery in the heart of the North Pennines. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://south-tynedale-railway.org.uk/event/saturday-4-july-2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Alston\, The Railway Station\, Alston\, Cumbria\, CA9 3JB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Scheduled Service,Special Service
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T143500
DTSTAMP:20260618T093251Z
CREATED:20260204T101741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T093251Z
UID:10001200-1783170000-1783175700@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk
SUMMARY:Saturday 4 July 2026 - 13.00
DESCRIPTION:Steam Gala Day today!\nWe are delighted to welcome a very special visitor for our Steam Gala weekends – Hunslet 0-4-2 No.1842 Howard\, appearing courtesy of the Statfold Narrow Gauge Museum Trust. \nJoining Howard in service will be South Tynedale Railway’s own steam locomotives\, Hunslet 0-4-2 No.1859 Green Dragon and Fabryka Lokomotyw 0-6-0 No.3459 Naklo\, providing visitors with an exciting line-up of steam power across four days of gala operations. \nA Great Day Out for Everyone\nWhether you’re a dedicated railway enthusiast\, photographer or simply looking for a memorable family day out\, our Steam Gala has something for everyone. \nFeaturing locomotives from the railway’s own fleet and our special guest locomotive\, visitors can enjoy heritage carriage rides\, wonderful photographic opportunities\, signal box tours and plenty of railway nostalgia\, all set against the stunning scenery of the North Pennines. \nMeet ‘Howard’\nBuilt by Kerr Stuart to their renowned Brazil Class design\, No.1842 was originally named Lady Morrison and supplied to British Aluminium’s 3ft gauge Lochaber Railway near Fort William\, better known locally as the “Puggy Line”. \nIn 1969\, the locomotive was purchased for preservation and moved to the Durley Light Railway in Hampshire. Here\, it was regauged to 2ft gauge and rebuilt with side tanks\, receiving its second name\, Josephine. \nFollowing its sale at auction in 2012\, the locomotive moved to Statfold Barn Railway\, where it underwent further restoration. During this work\, it was returned to its original saddle tank appearance and received its third and current name\, Howard\, in honour of Graham Lee’s father. \nIts visit to the South Tynedale Railway marks the locomotive’s first appearance away from Statfold Barn Railway\, providing a rare opportunity to see this impressive locomotive in action outside its home railway. Don’t miss the chance to experience Howard amid the spectacular scenery of the North Pennines. \nOur Home Fleet in Steam\nHunslet 0-4-2 No.1859 Green Dragon \nBuilt by the Hunslet Engine Company of Leeds in 1937 (Works No.1859)\, Green Dragon formerly worked on the Umtwalumi Valley Estate (U.V.E.) sugar plantation in Natal\, South Africa. Becoming “Number 1” on the U.V.E. roster\, the locomotive remained in service until the early 1980s. \nFollowing withdrawal\, the locomotive was used as a stationary boiler before being placed on display at Mount Edgecombe in 1991. Purchased for preservation\, it returned to the UK in 1997 and moved to Alston the following year. \nThanks to funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund\, restoration work was undertaken by North Bay Engineering\, Statfold Barn and the engineering department at the South Tynedale Railway. Following successful trials and hauling the Santa Specials at the end of 2018\, Green Dragon entered regular traffic in 2019 and has since become a firm favourite with visitors to the railway. \nFabryka Lokomotyw 0-6-0 No.3459 Naklo \nOriginally built to serve the Nakło sugar beet factory at Chrzanów\, Poland\, No.3459 Naklo provides a fascinating contrast to our British-built locomotives. \nFollowing an extensive rebuild at Alston\, which resumed after a hiatus caused by the Covid pandemic\, Naklo returned to traffic with a new boiler and an attractive Prussian Blue livery. The side tanks were restored and a compressor incorporated into the tender to provide brake air for the train. \nNaklo has been back in service since August 2025 and will be in operation during the Steam Gala\, adding further interest for enthusiasts and photographers alike. \nPlease note: All locomotives advertised are subject to availability and may be substituted without prior notice. \nA Weekend for Enthusiasts\nRailway enthusiasts can look forward to: \n\nThree steam locomotives in operation across the gala weekends\n• The opportunity to travel behind visiting locomotive No.1842 Howard\n• The first opportunity to see Howardoperating away from Statfold Barn Railway\n• Steam trains operating through beautiful North Pennine scenery\n• Excellent photographic opportunities throughout the line\n• Signal box tours.\n• A varied line-up of British and continental narrow-gauge steam locomotives\n\nTrain Services\nTrains will operate to the South Tynedale Railway’s standard timetable on all four gala days\, with services worked by Howard\, Green Dragon and Naklo. \nTickets\nPre-book your tickets today! \nTickets purchased online are valid for one return journey only on your selected day of travel. \nIf you wish to travel on more than one departure during the day\, please contact enquiries@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk to discuss the available options. \nFor those wishing to make the most of the gala\, 2-day individual passes are available from the ticket office on the day of travel. These can also be booked in advance by emailing enquiries@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk. \nAdvance booking is recommended to avoid disappointment and secure your place at this special four-day steam event. \nJoin us this July and experience three distinctive steam locomotives in action at the South Tynedale Railway – four days of steam\, heritage and spectacular scenery in the heart of the North Pennines. \n  \n 
URL:https://south-tynedale-railway.org.uk/event/saturday-4-july-2026-13-00/
LOCATION:Alston\, The Railway Station\, Alston\, Cumbria\, CA9 3JB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Special Service
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T163500
DTSTAMP:20260618T093359Z
CREATED:20260204T101742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T093359Z
UID:10001201-1783177200-1783182900@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk
SUMMARY:Saturday 4 July 2026 - 15.00
DESCRIPTION:Steam Gala Day today!\nWe are delighted to welcome a very special visitor for our Steam Gala weekends – Hunslet 0-4-2 No.1842 Howard\, appearing courtesy of the Statfold Narrow Gauge Museum Trust. \nJoining Howard in service will be South Tynedale Railway’s own steam locomotives\, Hunslet 0-4-2 No.1859 Green Dragon and Fabryka Lokomotyw 0-6-0 No.3459 Naklo\, providing visitors with an exciting line-up of steam power across four days of gala operations. \nA Great Day Out for Everyone\nWhether you’re a dedicated railway enthusiast\, photographer or simply looking for a memorable family day out\, our Steam Gala has something for everyone. \nFeaturing locomotives from the railway’s own fleet and our special guest locomotive\, visitors can enjoy heritage carriage rides\, wonderful photographic opportunities\, signal box tours and plenty of railway nostalgia\, all set against the stunning scenery of the North Pennines. \nMeet ‘Howard’\nBuilt by Kerr Stuart to their renowned Brazil Class design\, No.1842 was originally named Lady Morrison and supplied to British Aluminium’s 3ft gauge Lochaber Railway near Fort William\, better known locally as the “Puggy Line”. \nIn 1969\, the locomotive was purchased for preservation and moved to the Durley Light Railway in Hampshire. Here\, it was regauged to 2ft gauge and rebuilt with side tanks\, receiving its second name\, Josephine. \nFollowing its sale at auction in 2012\, the locomotive moved to Statfold Barn Railway\, where it underwent further restoration. During this work\, it was returned to its original saddle tank appearance and received its third and current name\, Howard\, in honour of Graham Lee’s father. \nIts visit to the South Tynedale Railway marks the locomotive’s first appearance away from Statfold Barn Railway\, providing a rare opportunity to see this impressive locomotive in action outside its home railway. Don’t miss the chance to experience Howard amid the spectacular scenery of the North Pennines. \nOur Home Fleet in Steam\nHunslet 0-4-2 No.1859 Green Dragon \nBuilt by the Hunslet Engine Company of Leeds in 1937 (Works No.1859)\, Green Dragon formerly worked on the Umtwalumi Valley Estate (U.V.E.) sugar plantation in Natal\, South Africa. Becoming “Number 1” on the U.V.E. roster\, the locomotive remained in service until the early 1980s. \nFollowing withdrawal\, the locomotive was used as a stationary boiler before being placed on display at Mount Edgecombe in 1991. Purchased for preservation\, it returned to the UK in 1997 and moved to Alston the following year. \nThanks to funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund\, restoration work was undertaken by North Bay Engineering\, Statfold Barn and the engineering department at the South Tynedale Railway. Following successful trials and hauling the Santa Specials at the end of 2018\, Green Dragon entered regular traffic in 2019 and has since become a firm favourite with visitors to the railway. \nFabryka Lokomotyw 0-6-0 No.3459 Naklo \nOriginally built to serve the Nakło sugar beet factory at Chrzanów\, Poland\, No.3459 Naklo provides a fascinating contrast to our British-built locomotives. \nFollowing an extensive rebuild at Alston\, which resumed after a hiatus caused by the Covid pandemic\, Naklo returned to traffic with a new boiler and an attractive Prussian Blue livery. The side tanks were restored and a compressor incorporated into the tender to provide brake air for the train. \nNaklo has been back in service since August 2025 and will be in operation during the Steam Gala\, adding further interest for enthusiasts and photographers alike. \nPlease note: All locomotives advertised are subject to availability and may be substituted without prior notice. \nA Weekend for Enthusiasts\nRailway enthusiasts can look forward to: \n\nThree steam locomotives in operation across the gala weekends\n• The opportunity to travel behind visiting locomotive No.1842 Howard\n• The first opportunity to see Howardoperating away from Statfold Barn Railway\n• Steam trains operating through beautiful North Pennine scenery\n• Excellent photographic opportunities throughout the line\n• Signal box tours.\n• A varied line-up of British and continental narrow-gauge steam locomotives\n\nTrain Services\nTrains will operate to the South Tynedale Railway’s standard timetable on all four gala days\, with services worked by Howard\, Green Dragon and Naklo. \nTickets\nPre-book your tickets today! \nTickets purchased online are valid for one return journey only on your selected day of travel. \nIf you wish to travel on more than one departure during the day\, please contact enquiries@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk to discuss the available options. \nFor those wishing to make the most of the gala\, 2-day individual passes are available from the ticket office on the day of travel. These can also be booked in advance by emailing enquiries@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk. \nAdvance booking is recommended to avoid disappointment and secure your place at this special four-day steam event. \nJoin us this July and experience three distinctive steam locomotives in action at the South Tynedale Railway – four days of steam\, heritage and spectacular scenery in the heart of the North Pennines. \n  \n 
URL:https://south-tynedale-railway.org.uk/event/saturday-4-july-2026-15-00/
LOCATION:Alston\, The Railway Station\, Alston\, Cumbria\, CA9 3JB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Special Service
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T120500
DTSTAMP:20260702T151345Z
CREATED:20260204T101744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T151345Z
UID:10001202-1783247400-1783253100@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday 5 July 2026 - 10.30
DESCRIPTION:Steam Gala Day today!\nWe are delighted to welcome a very special visitor for our Steam Gala weekends – Hunslet 0-4-2 No.1842 Howard\, appearing courtesy of the Statfold Narrow Gauge Museum Trust. \nJoining Howard in service will be South Tynedale Railway’s own steam locomotives\, Hunslet 0-4-2 No.1859 Green Dragon and Fabryka Lokomotyw 0-6-0 No.3459 Naklo\, providing visitors with an exciting line-up of steam power across four days of gala operations. \nA Great Day Out for Everyone\nWhether you’re a dedicated railway enthusiast\, photographer or simply looking for a memorable family day out\, our Steam Gala has something for everyone. \nFeaturing locomotives from the railway’s own fleet and our special guest locomotive\, visitors can enjoy heritage carriage rides\, wonderful photographic opportunities\, signal box tours and plenty of railway nostalgia\, all set against the stunning scenery of the North Pennines. \nMeet ‘Howard’\nBuilt by Kerr Stuart to their renowned Brazil Class design\, No.1842 was originally named Lady Morrison and supplied to British Aluminium’s 3ft gauge Lochaber Railway near Fort William\, better known locally as the “Puggy Line”. \nIn 1969\, the locomotive was purchased for preservation and moved to the Durley Light Railway in Hampshire. Here\, it was regauged to 2ft gauge and rebuilt with side tanks\, receiving its second name\, Josephine. \nFollowing its sale at auction in 2012\, the locomotive moved to Statfold Barn Railway\, where it underwent further restoration. During this work\, it was returned to its original saddle tank appearance and received its third and current name\, Howard\, in honour of Graham Lee’s father. \nIts visit to the South Tynedale Railway marks the locomotive’s first appearance away from Statfold Barn Railway\, providing a rare opportunity to see this impressive locomotive in action outside its home railway. Don’t miss the chance to experience Howard amid the spectacular scenery of the North Pennines. \nOur Home Fleet in Steam\nHunslet 0-4-2 No.1859 Green Dragon \nBuilt by the Hunslet Engine Company of Leeds in 1937 (Works No.1859)\, Green Dragon formerly worked on the Umtwalumi Valley Estate (U.V.E.) sugar plantation in Natal\, South Africa. Becoming “Number 1” on the U.V.E. roster\, the locomotive remained in service until the early 1980s. \nFollowing withdrawal\, the locomotive was used as a stationary boiler before being placed on display at Mount Edgecombe in 1991. Purchased for preservation\, it returned to the UK in 1997 and moved to Alston the following year. \nThanks to funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund\, restoration work was undertaken by North Bay Engineering\, Statfold Barn and the engineering department at the South Tynedale Railway. Following successful trials and hauling the Santa Specials at the end of 2018\, Green Dragon entered regular traffic in 2019 and has since become a firm favourite with visitors to the railway. \nFabryka Lokomotyw 0-6-0 No.3459 Naklo \nOriginally built to serve the Nakło sugar beet factory at Chrzanów\, Poland\, No.3459 Naklo provides a fascinating contrast to our British-built locomotives. \nFollowing an extensive rebuild at Alston\, which resumed after a hiatus caused by the Covid pandemic\, Naklo returned to traffic with a new boiler and an attractive Prussian Blue livery. The side tanks were restored and a compressor incorporated into the tender to provide brake air for the train. \nNaklo has been back in service since August 2025 and will be in operation during the Steam Gala\, adding further interest for enthusiasts and photographers alike. \nPlease note: All locomotives advertised are subject to availability and may be substituted without prior notice. \nA Weekend for Enthusiasts\nRailway enthusiasts can look forward to: \n\nThree steam locomotives in operation across the gala weekends\n• The opportunity to travel behind visiting locomotive No.1842 Howard\n• The first opportunity to see Howardoperating away from Statfold Barn Railway\n• Steam trains operating through beautiful North Pennine scenery\n• Excellent photographic opportunities throughout the line\n• Signal box tours.\n• A varied line-up of British and continental narrow-gauge steam locomotives\n\nTrain Services\nTrains will operate to the South Tynedale Railway’s standard timetable on all four gala days\, with services worked by Howard\, Green Dragon and Naklo. \nTickets\nPre-book your tickets today! \nTickets purchased online are valid for one return journey only on your selected day of travel. \nIf you wish to travel on more than one departure during the day\, please contact enquiries@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk to discuss the available options. \nFor those wishing to make the most of the gala\, 2-day individual passes are available from the ticket office on the day of travel. These can also be booked in advance by emailing enquiries@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk. \nAdvance booking is recommended to avoid disappointment and secure your place at this special four-day steam event. \nJoin us this July and experience three distinctive steam locomotives in action at the South Tynedale Railway – four days of steam\, heritage and spectacular scenery in the heart of the North Pennines. \n  \n 
URL:https://south-tynedale-railway.org.uk/event/sunday-5-july-2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Alston\, The Railway Station\, Alston\, Cumbria\, CA9 3JB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Special Service
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T143500
DTSTAMP:20260618T093632Z
CREATED:20260204T101746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T093632Z
UID:10001203-1783256400-1783262100@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday 5 July 2026 - 13.00
DESCRIPTION:Steam Gala Day today!\nWe are delighted to welcome a very special visitor for our Steam Gala weekends – Hunslet 0-4-2 No.1842 Howard\, appearing courtesy of the Statfold Narrow Gauge Museum Trust. \nJoining Howard in service will be South Tynedale Railway’s own steam locomotives\, Hunslet 0-4-2 No.1859 Green Dragon and Fabryka Lokomotyw 0-6-0 No.3459 Naklo\, providing visitors with an exciting line-up of steam power across four days of gala operations. \nA Great Day Out for Everyone\nWhether you’re a dedicated railway enthusiast\, photographer or simply looking for a memorable family day out\, our Steam Gala has something for everyone. \nFeaturing locomotives from the railway’s own fleet and our special guest locomotive\, visitors can enjoy heritage carriage rides\, wonderful photographic opportunities\, signal box tours and plenty of railway nostalgia\, all set against the stunning scenery of the North Pennines. \nMeet ‘Howard’\nBuilt by Kerr Stuart to their renowned Brazil Class design\, No.1842 was originally named Lady Morrison and supplied to British Aluminium’s 3ft gauge Lochaber Railway near Fort William\, better known locally as the “Puggy Line”. \nIn 1969\, the locomotive was purchased for preservation and moved to the Durley Light Railway in Hampshire. Here\, it was regauged to 2ft gauge and rebuilt with side tanks\, receiving its second name\, Josephine. \nFollowing its sale at auction in 2012\, the locomotive moved to Statfold Barn Railway\, where it underwent further restoration. During this work\, it was returned to its original saddle tank appearance and received its third and current name\, Howard\, in honour of Graham Lee’s father. \nIts visit to the South Tynedale Railway marks the locomotive’s first appearance away from Statfold Barn Railway\, providing a rare opportunity to see this impressive locomotive in action outside its home railway. Don’t miss the chance to experience Howard amid the spectacular scenery of the North Pennines. \nOur Home Fleet in Steam\nHunslet 0-4-2 No.1859 Green Dragon \nBuilt by the Hunslet Engine Company of Leeds in 1937 (Works No.1859)\, Green Dragon formerly worked on the Umtwalumi Valley Estate (U.V.E.) sugar plantation in Natal\, South Africa. Becoming “Number 1” on the U.V.E. roster\, the locomotive remained in service until the early 1980s. \nFollowing withdrawal\, the locomotive was used as a stationary boiler before being placed on display at Mount Edgecombe in 1991. Purchased for preservation\, it returned to the UK in 1997 and moved to Alston the following year. \nThanks to funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund\, restoration work was undertaken by North Bay Engineering\, Statfold Barn and the engineering department at the South Tynedale Railway. Following successful trials and hauling the Santa Specials at the end of 2018\, Green Dragon entered regular traffic in 2019 and has since become a firm favourite with visitors to the railway. \nFabryka Lokomotyw 0-6-0 No.3459 Naklo \nOriginally built to serve the Nakło sugar beet factory at Chrzanów\, Poland\, No.3459 Naklo provides a fascinating contrast to our British-built locomotives. \nFollowing an extensive rebuild at Alston\, which resumed after a hiatus caused by the Covid pandemic\, Naklo returned to traffic with a new boiler and an attractive Prussian Blue livery. The side tanks were restored and a compressor incorporated into the tender to provide brake air for the train. \nNaklo has been back in service since August 2025 and will be in operation during the Steam Gala\, adding further interest for enthusiasts and photographers alike. \nPlease note: All locomotives advertised are subject to availability and may be substituted without prior notice. \nA Weekend for Enthusiasts\nRailway enthusiasts can look forward to: \n\nThree steam locomotives in operation across the gala weekends\n• The opportunity to travel behind visiting locomotive No.1842 Howard\n• The first opportunity to see Howardoperating away from Statfold Barn Railway\n• Steam trains operating through beautiful North Pennine scenery\n• Excellent photographic opportunities throughout the line\n• Signal box tours.\n• A varied line-up of British and continental narrow-gauge steam locomotives\n\nTrain Services\nTrains will operate to the South Tynedale Railway’s standard timetable on all four gala days\, with services worked by Howard\, Green Dragon and Naklo. \nTickets\nPre-book your tickets today! \nTickets purchased online are valid for one return journey only on your selected day of travel. \nIf you wish to travel on more than one departure during the day\, please contact enquiries@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk to discuss the available options. \nFor those wishing to make the most of the gala\, 2-day individual passes are available from the ticket office on the day of travel. These can also be booked in advance by emailing enquiries@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk. \nAdvance booking is recommended to avoid disappointment and secure your place at this special four-day steam event. \nJoin us this July and experience three distinctive steam locomotives in action at the South Tynedale Railway – four days of steam\, heritage and spectacular scenery in the heart of the North Pennines. \n  \n 
URL:https://south-tynedale-railway.org.uk/event/sunday-5-july-2026-13-00/
LOCATION:Alston\, The Railway Station\, Alston\, Cumbria\, CA9 3JB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Special Service
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T163500
DTSTAMP:20260618T093739Z
CREATED:20260204T101747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T093739Z
UID:10001204-1783263600-1783269300@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday 5 July 2026 - 15.00
DESCRIPTION:Steam Gala Day today!\nWe are delighted to welcome a very special visitor for our Steam Gala weekends – Hunslet 0-4-2 No.1842 Howard\, appearing courtesy of the Statfold Narrow Gauge Museum Trust. \nJoining Howard in service will be South Tynedale Railway’s own steam locomotives\, Hunslet 0-4-2 No.1859 Green Dragon and Fabryka Lokomotyw 0-6-0 No.3459 Naklo\, providing visitors with an exciting line-up of steam power across four days of gala operations. \nA Great Day Out for Everyone\nWhether you’re a dedicated railway enthusiast\, photographer or simply looking for a memorable family day out\, our Steam Gala has something for everyone. \nFeaturing locomotives from the railway’s own fleet and our special guest locomotive\, visitors can enjoy heritage carriage rides\, wonderful photographic opportunities\, signal box tours and plenty of railway nostalgia\, all set against the stunning scenery of the North Pennines. \nMeet ‘Howard’\nBuilt by Kerr Stuart to their renowned Brazil Class design\, No.1842 was originally named Lady Morrison and supplied to British Aluminium’s 3ft gauge Lochaber Railway near Fort William\, better known locally as the “Puggy Line”. \nIn 1969\, the locomotive was purchased for preservation and moved to the Durley Light Railway in Hampshire. Here\, it was regauged to 2ft gauge and rebuilt with side tanks\, receiving its second name\, Josephine. \nFollowing its sale at auction in 2012\, the locomotive moved to Statfold Barn Railway\, where it underwent further restoration. During this work\, it was returned to its original saddle tank appearance and received its third and current name\, Howard\, in honour of Graham Lee’s father. \nIts visit to the South Tynedale Railway marks the locomotive’s first appearance away from Statfold Barn Railway\, providing a rare opportunity to see this impressive locomotive in action outside its home railway. Don’t miss the chance to experience Howard amid the spectacular scenery of the North Pennines. \nOur Home Fleet in Steam\nHunslet 0-4-2 No.1859 Green Dragon \nBuilt by the Hunslet Engine Company of Leeds in 1937 (Works No.1859)\, Green Dragon formerly worked on the Umtwalumi Valley Estate (U.V.E.) sugar plantation in Natal\, South Africa. Becoming “Number 1” on the U.V.E. roster\, the locomotive remained in service until the early 1980s. \nFollowing withdrawal\, the locomotive was used as a stationary boiler before being placed on display at Mount Edgecombe in 1991. Purchased for preservation\, it returned to the UK in 1997 and moved to Alston the following year. \nThanks to funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund\, restoration work was undertaken by North Bay Engineering\, Statfold Barn and the engineering department at the South Tynedale Railway. Following successful trials and hauling the Santa Specials at the end of 2018\, Green Dragon entered regular traffic in 2019 and has since become a firm favourite with visitors to the railway. \nFabryka Lokomotyw 0-6-0 No.3459 Naklo \nOriginally built to serve the Nakło sugar beet factory at Chrzanów\, Poland\, No.3459 Naklo provides a fascinating contrast to our British-built locomotives. \nFollowing an extensive rebuild at Alston\, which resumed after a hiatus caused by the Covid pandemic\, Naklo returned to traffic with a new boiler and an attractive Prussian Blue livery. The side tanks were restored and a compressor incorporated into the tender to provide brake air for the train. \nNaklo has been back in service since August 2025 and will be in operation during the Steam Gala\, adding further interest for enthusiasts and photographers alike. \nPlease note: All locomotives advertised are subject to availability and may be substituted without prior notice. \nA Weekend for Enthusiasts\nRailway enthusiasts can look forward to: \n\nThree steam locomotives in operation across the gala weekends\n• The opportunity to travel behind visiting locomotive No.1842 Howard\n• The first opportunity to see Howardoperating away from Statfold Barn Railway\n• Steam trains operating through beautiful North Pennine scenery\n• Excellent photographic opportunities throughout the line\n• Signal box tours.\n• A varied line-up of British and continental narrow-gauge steam locomotives\n\nTrain Services\nTrains will operate to the South Tynedale Railway’s standard timetable on all four gala days\, with services worked by Howard\, Green Dragon and Naklo. \nTickets\nPre-book your tickets today! \nTickets purchased online are valid for one return journey only on your selected day of travel. \nIf you wish to travel on more than one departure during the day\, please contact enquiries@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk to discuss the available options. \nFor those wishing to make the most of the gala\, 2-day individual passes are available from the ticket office on the day of travel. These can also be booked in advance by emailing enquiries@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk. \nAdvance booking is recommended to avoid disappointment and secure your place at this special four-day steam event. \nJoin us this July and experience three distinctive steam locomotives in action at the South Tynedale Railway – four days of steam\, heritage and spectacular scenery in the heart of the North Pennines. \n  \n 
URL:https://south-tynedale-railway.org.uk/event/sunday-5-july-2026-15-00/
LOCATION:Alston\, The Railway Station\, Alston\, Cumbria\, CA9 3JB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Special Service
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T120500
DTSTAMP:20260618T092126Z
CREATED:20260204T101839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T092126Z
UID:10001211-1783765800-1783771500@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk
SUMMARY:Saturday 11 July 2026 - 10.30
DESCRIPTION:Steam Gala Day today!\nWe are delighted to welcome a very special visitor for our Steam Gala weekends – Hunslet 0-4-2 No.1842 Howard\, appearing courtesy of the Statfold Narrow Gauge Museum Trust. \nJoining Howard in service will be South Tynedale Railway’s own steam locomotives\, Hunslet 0-4-2 No.1859 Green Dragon and Fabryka Lokomotyw 0-6-0 No.3459 Naklo\, providing visitors with an exciting line-up of steam power across four days of gala operations. \nA Great Day Out for Everyone\nWhether you’re a dedicated railway enthusiast\, photographer or simply looking for a memorable family day out\, our Steam Gala has something for everyone. \nFeaturing locomotives from the railway’s own fleet and our special guest locomotive\, visitors can enjoy heritage carriage rides\, wonderful photographic opportunities\, signal box tours and plenty of railway nostalgia\, all set against the stunning scenery of the North Pennines. \nMeet ‘Howard’\nBuilt by Kerr Stuart to their renowned Brazil Class design\, No.1842 was originally named Lady Morrison and supplied to British Aluminium’s 3ft gauge Lochaber Railway near Fort William\, better known locally as the “Puggy Line”. \nIn 1969\, the locomotive was purchased for preservation and moved to the Durley Light Railway in Hampshire. Here\, it was regauged to 2ft gauge and rebuilt with side tanks\, receiving its second name\, Josephine. \nFollowing its sale at auction in 2012\, the locomotive moved to Statfold Barn Railway\, where it underwent further restoration. During this work\, it was returned to its original saddle tank appearance and received its third and current name\, Howard\, in honour of Graham Lee’s father. \nIts visit to the South Tynedale Railway marks the locomotive’s first appearance away from Statfold Barn Railway\, providing a rare opportunity to see this impressive locomotive in action outside its home railway. Don’t miss the chance to experience Howard amid the spectacular scenery of the North Pennines. \nOur Home Fleet in Steam\nHunslet 0-4-2 No.1859 Green Dragon \nBuilt by the Hunslet Engine Company of Leeds in 1937 (Works No.1859)\, Green Dragon formerly worked on the Umtwalumi Valley Estate (U.V.E.) sugar plantation in Natal\, South Africa. Becoming “Number 1” on the U.V.E. roster\, the locomotive remained in service until the early 1980s. \nFollowing withdrawal\, the locomotive was used as a stationary boiler before being placed on display at Mount Edgecombe in 1991. Purchased for preservation\, it returned to the UK in 1997 and moved to Alston the following year. \nThanks to funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund\, restoration work was undertaken by North Bay Engineering\, Statfold Barn and the engineering department at the South Tynedale Railway. Following successful trials and hauling the Santa Specials at the end of 2018\, Green Dragon entered regular traffic in 2019 and has since become a firm favourite with visitors to the railway. \nFabryka Lokomotyw 0-6-0 No.3459 Naklo \nOriginally built to serve the Nakło sugar beet factory at Chrzanów\, Poland\, No.3459 Naklo provides a fascinating contrast to our British-built locomotives. \nFollowing an extensive rebuild at Alston\, which resumed after a hiatus caused by the Covid pandemic\, Naklo returned to traffic with a new boiler and an attractive Prussian Blue livery. The side tanks were restored and a compressor incorporated into the tender to provide brake air for the train. \nNaklo has been back in service since August 2025 and will be in operation during the Steam Gala\, adding further interest for enthusiasts and photographers alike. \nPlease note: All locomotives advertised are subject to availability and may be substituted without prior notice. \nA Weekend for Enthusiasts\nRailway enthusiasts can look forward to: \n\nThree steam locomotives in operation across the gala weekends\n• The opportunity to travel behind visiting locomotive No.1842 Howard\n• The first opportunity to see Howardoperating away from Statfold Barn Railway\n• Steam trains operating through beautiful North Pennine scenery\n• Excellent photographic opportunities throughout the line\n• Signal box tours.\n• A varied line-up of British and continental narrow-gauge steam locomotives\n\nTrain Services\nTrains will operate to the South Tynedale Railway’s standard timetable on all four gala days\, with services worked by Howard\, Green Dragon and Naklo. \nTickets\nPre-book your tickets today! \nTickets purchased online are valid for one return journey only on your selected day of travel. \nIf you wish to travel on more than one departure during the day\, please contact enquiries@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk to discuss the available options. \nFor those wishing to make the most of the gala\, 2-day individual passes are available from the ticket office on the day of travel. These can also be booked in advance by emailing enquiries@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk. \nAdvance booking is recommended to avoid disappointment and secure your place at this special four-day steam event. \nJoin us this July and experience three distinctive steam locomotives in action at the South Tynedale Railway – four days of steam\, heritage and spectacular scenery in the heart of the North Pennines. \n  \n 
URL:https://south-tynedale-railway.org.uk/event/saturday-11-july-2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Alston\, The Railway Station\, Alston\, Cumbria\, CA9 3JB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Special Service
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T143500
DTSTAMP:20260618T092026Z
CREATED:20260204T101839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T092026Z
UID:10001212-1783774800-1783780500@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk
SUMMARY:Saturday 11 July 2026 - 13.00
DESCRIPTION:Steam Gala Day today!\nWe are delighted to welcome a very special visitor for our Steam Gala weekends – Hunslet 0-4-2 No.1842 Howard\, appearing courtesy of the Statfold Narrow Gauge Museum Trust. \nJoining Howard in service will be South Tynedale Railway’s own steam locomotives\, Hunslet 0-4-2 No.1859 Green Dragon and Fabryka Lokomotyw 0-6-0 No.3459 Naklo\, providing visitors with an exciting line-up of steam power across four days of gala operations. \nA Great Day Out for Everyone\nWhether you’re a dedicated railway enthusiast\, photographer or simply looking for a memorable family day out\, our Steam Gala has something for everyone. \nFeaturing locomotives from the railway’s own fleet and our special guest locomotive\, visitors can enjoy heritage carriage rides\, wonderful photographic opportunities\, signal box tours and plenty of railway nostalgia\, all set against the stunning scenery of the North Pennines. \nMeet ‘Howard’\nBuilt by Kerr Stuart to their renowned Brazil Class design\, No.1842 was originally named Lady Morrison and supplied to British Aluminium’s 3ft gauge Lochaber Railway near Fort William\, better known locally as the “Puggy Line”. \nIn 1969\, the locomotive was purchased for preservation and moved to the Durley Light Railway in Hampshire. Here\, it was regauged to 2ft gauge and rebuilt with side tanks\, receiving its second name\, Josephine. \nFollowing its sale at auction in 2012\, the locomotive moved to Statfold Barn Railway\, where it underwent further restoration. During this work\, it was returned to its original saddle tank appearance and received its third and current name\, Howard\, in honour of Graham Lee’s father. \nIts visit to the South Tynedale Railway marks the locomotive’s first appearance away from Statfold Barn Railway\, providing a rare opportunity to see this impressive locomotive in action outside its home railway. Don’t miss the chance to experience Howard amid the spectacular scenery of the North Pennines. \nOur Home Fleet in Steam\nHunslet 0-4-2 No.1859 Green Dragon \nBuilt by the Hunslet Engine Company of Leeds in 1937 (Works No.1859)\, Green Dragon formerly worked on the Umtwalumi Valley Estate (U.V.E.) sugar plantation in Natal\, South Africa. Becoming “Number 1” on the U.V.E. roster\, the locomotive remained in service until the early 1980s. \nFollowing withdrawal\, the locomotive was used as a stationary boiler before being placed on display at Mount Edgecombe in 1991. Purchased for preservation\, it returned to the UK in 1997 and moved to Alston the following year. \nThanks to funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund\, restoration work was undertaken by North Bay Engineering\, Statfold Barn and the engineering department at the South Tynedale Railway. Following successful trials and hauling the Santa Specials at the end of 2018\, Green Dragon entered regular traffic in 2019 and has since become a firm favourite with visitors to the railway. \nFabryka Lokomotyw 0-6-0 No.3459 Naklo \nOriginally built to serve the Nakło sugar beet factory at Chrzanów\, Poland\, No.3459 Naklo provides a fascinating contrast to our British-built locomotives. \nFollowing an extensive rebuild at Alston\, which resumed after a hiatus caused by the Covid pandemic\, Naklo returned to traffic with a new boiler and an attractive Prussian Blue livery. The side tanks were restored and a compressor incorporated into the tender to provide brake air for the train. \nNaklo has been back in service since August 2025 and will be in operation during the Steam Gala\, adding further interest for enthusiasts and photographers alike. \nPlease note: All locomotives advertised are subject to availability and may be substituted without prior notice. \nA Weekend for Enthusiasts\nRailway enthusiasts can look forward to: \n\nThree steam locomotives in operation across the gala weekends\n• The opportunity to travel behind visiting locomotive No.1842 Howard\n• The first opportunity to see Howardoperating away from Statfold Barn Railway\n• Steam trains operating through beautiful North Pennine scenery\n• Excellent photographic opportunities throughout the line\n• Signal box tours.\n• A varied line-up of British and continental narrow-gauge steam locomotives\n\nTrain Services\nTrains will operate to the South Tynedale Railway’s standard timetable on all four gala days\, with services worked by Howard\, Green Dragon and Naklo. \nTickets\nPre-book your tickets today! \nTickets purchased online are valid for one return journey only on your selected day of travel. \nIf you wish to travel on more than one departure during the day\, please contact enquiries@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk to discuss the available options. \nFor those wishing to make the most of the gala\, 2-day individual passes are available from the ticket office on the day of travel. These can also be booked in advance by emailing enquiries@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk. \nAdvance booking is recommended to avoid disappointment and secure your place at this special four-day steam event. \nJoin us this July and experience three distinctive steam locomotives in action at the South Tynedale Railway – four days of steam\, heritage and spectacular scenery in the heart of the North Pennines. \n  \n 
URL:https://south-tynedale-railway.org.uk/event/saturday-11-july-2026-13-00/
LOCATION:Alston\, The Railway Station\, Alston\, Cumbria\, CA9 3JB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Special Service
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://south-tynedale-railway.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/steam-gala-final.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T163500
DTSTAMP:20260618T091847Z
CREATED:20260204T101840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T091847Z
UID:10001213-1783782000-1783787700@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk
SUMMARY:Saturday 11 July 2026 - 15.00
DESCRIPTION:Steam Gala Day today!\nWe are delighted to welcome a very special visitor for our Steam Gala weekends – Hunslet 0-4-2 No.1842 Howard\, appearing courtesy of the Statfold Narrow Gauge Museum Trust. \nJoining Howard in service will be South Tynedale Railway’s own steam locomotives\, Hunslet 0-4-2 No.1859 Green Dragon and Fabryka Lokomotyw 0-6-0 No.3459 Naklo\, providing visitors with an exciting line-up of steam power across four days of gala operations. \nA Great Day Out for Everyone\nWhether you’re a dedicated railway enthusiast\, photographer or simply looking for a memorable family day out\, our Steam Gala has something for everyone. \nFeaturing locomotives from the railway’s own fleet and our special guest locomotive\, visitors can enjoy heritage carriage rides\, wonderful photographic opportunities\, signal box tours and plenty of railway nostalgia\, all set against the stunning scenery of the North Pennines. \nMeet ‘Howard’\nBuilt by Kerr Stuart to their renowned Brazil Class design\, No.1842 was originally named Lady Morrison and supplied to British Aluminium’s 3ft gauge Lochaber Railway near Fort William\, better known locally as the “Puggy Line”. \nIn 1969\, the locomotive was purchased for preservation and moved to the Durley Light Railway in Hampshire. Here\, it was regauged to 2ft gauge and rebuilt with side tanks\, receiving its second name\, Josephine. \nFollowing its sale at auction in 2012\, the locomotive moved to Statfold Barn Railway\, where it underwent further restoration. During this work\, it was returned to its original saddle tank appearance and received its third and current name\, Howard\, in honour of Graham Lee’s father. \nIts visit to the South Tynedale Railway marks the locomotive’s first appearance away from Statfold Barn Railway\, providing a rare opportunity to see this impressive locomotive in action outside its home railway. Don’t miss the chance to experience Howard amid the spectacular scenery of the North Pennines. \nOur Home Fleet in Steam\nHunslet 0-4-2 No.1859 Green Dragon \nBuilt by the Hunslet Engine Company of Leeds in 1937 (Works No.1859)\, Green Dragon formerly worked on the Umtwalumi Valley Estate (U.V.E.) sugar plantation in Natal\, South Africa. Becoming “Number 1” on the U.V.E. roster\, the locomotive remained in service until the early 1980s. \nFollowing withdrawal\, the locomotive was used as a stationary boiler before being placed on display at Mount Edgecombe in 1991. Purchased for preservation\, it returned to the UK in 1997 and moved to Alston the following year. \nThanks to funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund\, restoration work was undertaken by North Bay Engineering\, Statfold Barn and the engineering department at the South Tynedale Railway. Following successful trials and hauling the Santa Specials at the end of 2018\, Green Dragon entered regular traffic in 2019 and has since become a firm favourite with visitors to the railway. \nFabryka Lokomotyw 0-6-0 No.3459 Naklo \nOriginally built to serve the Nakło sugar beet factory at Chrzanów\, Poland\, No.3459 Naklo provides a fascinating contrast to our British-built locomotives. \nFollowing an extensive rebuild at Alston\, which resumed after a hiatus caused by the Covid pandemic\, Naklo returned to traffic with a new boiler and an attractive Prussian Blue livery. The side tanks were restored and a compressor incorporated into the tender to provide brake air for the train. \nNaklo has been back in service since August 2025 and will be in operation during the Steam Gala\, adding further interest for enthusiasts and photographers alike. \nPlease note: All locomotives advertised are subject to availability and may be substituted without prior notice. \nA Weekend for Enthusiasts\nRailway enthusiasts can look forward to: \n\nThree steam locomotives in operation across the gala weekends\n• The opportunity to travel behind visiting locomotive No.1842 Howard\n• The first opportunity to see Howardoperating away from Statfold Barn Railway\n• Steam trains operating through beautiful North Pennine scenery\n• Excellent photographic opportunities throughout the line\n• Signal box tours.\n• A varied line-up of British and continental narrow-gauge steam locomotives\n\nTrain Services\nTrains will operate to the South Tynedale Railway’s standard timetable on all four gala days\, with services worked by Howard\, Green Dragon and Naklo. \nTickets\nPre-book your tickets today! \nTickets purchased online are valid for one return journey only on your selected day of travel. \nIf you wish to travel on more than one departure during the day\, please contact enquiries@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk to discuss the available options. \nFor those wishing to make the most of the gala\, 2-day individual passes are available from the ticket office on the day of travel. These can also be booked in advance by emailing enquiries@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk. \nAdvance booking is recommended to avoid disappointment and secure your place at this special four-day steam event. \nJoin us this July and experience three distinctive steam locomotives in action at the South Tynedale Railway – four days of steam\, heritage and spectacular scenery in the heart of the North Pennines. \n  \n 
URL:https://south-tynedale-railway.org.uk/event/saturday-11-july-2026-15-00/
LOCATION:Alston\, The Railway Station\, Alston\, Cumbria\, CA9 3JB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Special Service
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://south-tynedale-railway.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/steam-gala-final.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260712T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260712T120500
DTSTAMP:20260618T092436Z
CREATED:20260204T101841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T092436Z
UID:10001214-1783852200-1783857900@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday 12 July 2026 - 10.30
DESCRIPTION:Steam Gala Day today!\nWe are delighted to welcome a very special visitor for our Steam Gala weekends – Hunslet 0-4-2 No.1842 Howard\, appearing courtesy of the Statfold Narrow Gauge Museum Trust. \nJoining Howard in service will be South Tynedale Railway’s own steam locomotives\, Hunslet 0-4-2 No.1859 Green Dragon and Fabryka Lokomotyw 0-6-0 No.3459 Naklo\, providing visitors with an exciting line-up of steam power across four days of gala operations. \nA Great Day Out for Everyone\nWhether you’re a dedicated railway enthusiast\, photographer or simply looking for a memorable family day out\, our Steam Gala has something for everyone. \nFeaturing locomotives from the railway’s own fleet and our special guest locomotive\, visitors can enjoy heritage carriage rides\, wonderful photographic opportunities\, signal box tours and plenty of railway nostalgia\, all set against the stunning scenery of the North Pennines. \nMeet ‘Howard’\nBuilt by Kerr Stuart to their renowned Brazil Class design\, No.1842 was originally named Lady Morrison and supplied to British Aluminium’s 3ft gauge Lochaber Railway near Fort William\, better known locally as the “Puggy Line”. \nIn 1969\, the locomotive was purchased for preservation and moved to the Durley Light Railway in Hampshire. Here\, it was regauged to 2ft gauge and rebuilt with side tanks\, receiving its second name\, Josephine. \nFollowing its sale at auction in 2012\, the locomotive moved to Statfold Barn Railway\, where it underwent further restoration. During this work\, it was returned to its original saddle tank appearance and received its third and current name\, Howard\, in honour of Graham Lee’s father. \nIts visit to the South Tynedale Railway marks the locomotive’s first appearance away from Statfold Barn Railway\, providing a rare opportunity to see this impressive locomotive in action outside its home railway. Don’t miss the chance to experience Howard amid the spectacular scenery of the North Pennines. \nOur Home Fleet in Steam\nHunslet 0-4-2 No.1859 Green Dragon \nBuilt by the Hunslet Engine Company of Leeds in 1937 (Works No.1859)\, Green Dragon formerly worked on the Umtwalumi Valley Estate (U.V.E.) sugar plantation in Natal\, South Africa. Becoming “Number 1” on the U.V.E. roster\, the locomotive remained in service until the early 1980s. \nFollowing withdrawal\, the locomotive was used as a stationary boiler before being placed on display at Mount Edgecombe in 1991. Purchased for preservation\, it returned to the UK in 1997 and moved to Alston the following year. \nThanks to funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund\, restoration work was undertaken by North Bay Engineering\, Statfold Barn and the engineering department at the South Tynedale Railway. Following successful trials and hauling the Santa Specials at the end of 2018\, Green Dragon entered regular traffic in 2019 and has since become a firm favourite with visitors to the railway. \nFabryka Lokomotyw 0-6-0 No.3459 Naklo \nOriginally built to serve the Nakło sugar beet factory at Chrzanów\, Poland\, No.3459 Naklo provides a fascinating contrast to our British-built locomotives. \nFollowing an extensive rebuild at Alston\, which resumed after a hiatus caused by the Covid pandemic\, Naklo returned to traffic with a new boiler and an attractive Prussian Blue livery. The side tanks were restored and a compressor incorporated into the tender to provide brake air for the train. \nNaklo has been back in service since August 2025 and will be in operation during the Steam Gala\, adding further interest for enthusiasts and photographers alike. \nPlease note: All locomotives advertised are subject to availability and may be substituted without prior notice. \nA Weekend for Enthusiasts\nRailway enthusiasts can look forward to: \n\nThree steam locomotives in operation across the gala weekends\n• The opportunity to travel behind visiting locomotive No.1842 Howard\n• The first opportunity to see Howardoperating away from Statfold Barn Railway\n• Steam trains operating through beautiful North Pennine scenery\n• Excellent photographic opportunities throughout the line\n• Signal box tours.\n• A varied line-up of British and continental narrow-gauge steam locomotives\n\nTrain Services\nTrains will operate to the South Tynedale Railway’s standard timetable on all four gala days\, with services worked by Howard\, Green Dragon and Naklo. \nTickets\nPre-book your tickets today! \nTickets purchased online are valid for one return journey only on your selected day of travel. \nIf you wish to travel on more than one departure during the day\, please contact enquiries@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk to discuss the available options. \nFor those wishing to make the most of the gala\, 2-day individual passes are available from the ticket office on the day of travel. These can also be booked in advance by emailing enquiries@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk. \nAdvance booking is recommended to avoid disappointment and secure your place at this special four-day steam event. \nJoin us this July and experience three distinctive steam locomotives in action at the South Tynedale Railway – four days of steam\, heritage and spectacular scenery in the heart of the North Pennines. \n  \n 
URL:https://south-tynedale-railway.org.uk/event/sunday-12-july-2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Alston\, The Railway Station\, Alston\, Cumbria\, CA9 3JB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Special Service
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://south-tynedale-railway.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/steam-gala-final.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260712T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260712T143500
DTSTAMP:20260618T092705Z
CREATED:20260204T101844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T092705Z
UID:10001215-1783861200-1783866900@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday 12 July 2026 - 13.00
DESCRIPTION:Steam Gala Day today!\nWe are delighted to welcome a very special visitor for our Steam Gala weekends – Hunslet 0-4-2 No.1842 Howard\, appearing courtesy of the Statfold Narrow Gauge Museum Trust. \nJoining Howard in service will be South Tynedale Railway’s own steam locomotives\, Hunslet 0-4-2 No.1859 Green Dragon and Fabryka Lokomotyw 0-6-0 No.3459 Naklo\, providing visitors with an exciting line-up of steam power across four days of gala operations. \nA Great Day Out for Everyone\nWhether you’re a dedicated railway enthusiast\, photographer or simply looking for a memorable family day out\, our Steam Gala has something for everyone. \nFeaturing locomotives from the railway’s own fleet and our special guest locomotive\, visitors can enjoy heritage carriage rides\, wonderful photographic opportunities\, signal box tours and plenty of railway nostalgia\, all set against the stunning scenery of the North Pennines. \nMeet ‘Howard’\nBuilt by Kerr Stuart to their renowned Brazil Class design\, No.1842 was originally named Lady Morrison and supplied to British Aluminium’s 3ft gauge Lochaber Railway near Fort William\, better known locally as the “Puggy Line”. \nIn 1969\, the locomotive was purchased for preservation and moved to the Durley Light Railway in Hampshire. Here\, it was regauged to 2ft gauge and rebuilt with side tanks\, receiving its second name\, Josephine. \nFollowing its sale at auction in 2012\, the locomotive moved to Statfold Barn Railway\, where it underwent further restoration. During this work\, it was returned to its original saddle tank appearance and received its third and current name\, Howard\, in honour of Graham Lee’s father. \nIts visit to the South Tynedale Railway marks the locomotive’s first appearance away from Statfold Barn Railway\, providing a rare opportunity to see this impressive locomotive in action outside its home railway. Don’t miss the chance to experience Howard amid the spectacular scenery of the North Pennines. \nOur Home Fleet in Steam\nHunslet 0-4-2 No.1859 Green Dragon \nBuilt by the Hunslet Engine Company of Leeds in 1937 (Works No.1859)\, Green Dragon formerly worked on the Umtwalumi Valley Estate (U.V.E.) sugar plantation in Natal\, South Africa. Becoming “Number 1” on the U.V.E. roster\, the locomotive remained in service until the early 1980s. \nFollowing withdrawal\, the locomotive was used as a stationary boiler before being placed on display at Mount Edgecombe in 1991. Purchased for preservation\, it returned to the UK in 1997 and moved to Alston the following year. \nThanks to funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund\, restoration work was undertaken by North Bay Engineering\, Statfold Barn and the engineering department at the South Tynedale Railway. Following successful trials and hauling the Santa Specials at the end of 2018\, Green Dragon entered regular traffic in 2019 and has since become a firm favourite with visitors to the railway. \nFabryka Lokomotyw 0-6-0 No.3459 Naklo \nOriginally built to serve the Nakło sugar beet factory at Chrzanów\, Poland\, No.3459 Naklo provides a fascinating contrast to our British-built locomotives. \nFollowing an extensive rebuild at Alston\, which resumed after a hiatus caused by the Covid pandemic\, Naklo returned to traffic with a new boiler and an attractive Prussian Blue livery. The side tanks were restored and a compressor incorporated into the tender to provide brake air for the train. \nNaklo has been back in service since August 2025 and will be in operation during the Steam Gala\, adding further interest for enthusiasts and photographers alike. \nPlease note: All locomotives advertised are subject to availability and may be substituted without prior notice. \nA Weekend for Enthusiasts\nRailway enthusiasts can look forward to: \n\nThree steam locomotives in operation across the gala weekends\n• The opportunity to travel behind visiting locomotive No.1842 Howard\n• The first opportunity to see Howardoperating away from Statfold Barn Railway\n• Steam trains operating through beautiful North Pennine scenery\n• Excellent photographic opportunities throughout the line\n• Signal box tours.\n• A varied line-up of British and continental narrow-gauge steam locomotives\n\nTrain Services\nTrains will operate to the South Tynedale Railway’s standard timetable on all four gala days\, with services worked by Howard\, Green Dragon and Naklo. \nTickets\nPre-book your tickets today! \nTickets purchased online are valid for one return journey only on your selected day of travel. \nIf you wish to travel on more than one departure during the day\, please contact enquiries@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk to discuss the available options. \nFor those wishing to make the most of the gala\, 2-day individual passes are available from the ticket office on the day of travel. These can also be booked in advance by emailing enquiries@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk. \nAdvance booking is recommended to avoid disappointment and secure your place at this special four-day steam event. \nJoin us this July and experience three distinctive steam locomotives in action at the South Tynedale Railway – four days of steam\, heritage and spectacular scenery in the heart of the North Pennines. \n  \n 
URL:https://south-tynedale-railway.org.uk/event/sunday-12-july-2026-13-00/
LOCATION:Alston\, The Railway Station\, Alston\, Cumbria\, CA9 3JB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Special Service
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://south-tynedale-railway.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/steam-gala-final.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260712T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260712T163500
DTSTAMP:20260618T092945Z
CREATED:20260204T101845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T092945Z
UID:10001216-1783868400-1783874100@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday 12 July 2026 - 15.00
DESCRIPTION:Steam Gala Day today!\nWe are delighted to welcome a very special visitor for our Steam Gala weekends – Hunslet 0-4-2 No.1842 Howard\, appearing courtesy of the Statfold Narrow Gauge Museum Trust. \nJoining Howard in service will be South Tynedale Railway’s own steam locomotives\, Hunslet 0-4-2 No.1859 Green Dragon and Fabryka Lokomotyw 0-6-0 No.3459 Naklo\, providing visitors with an exciting line-up of steam power across four days of gala operations. \nA Great Day Out for Everyone\nWhether you’re a dedicated railway enthusiast\, photographer or simply looking for a memorable family day out\, our Steam Gala has something for everyone. \nFeaturing locomotives from the railway’s own fleet and our special guest locomotive\, visitors can enjoy heritage carriage rides\, wonderful photographic opportunities\, signal box tours and plenty of railway nostalgia\, all set against the stunning scenery of the North Pennines. \nMeet ‘Howard’\nBuilt by Kerr Stuart to their renowned Brazil Class design\, No.1842 was originally named Lady Morrison and supplied to British Aluminium’s 3ft gauge Lochaber Railway near Fort William\, better known locally as the “Puggy Line”. \nIn 1969\, the locomotive was purchased for preservation and moved to the Durley Light Railway in Hampshire. Here\, it was regauged to 2ft gauge and rebuilt with side tanks\, receiving its second name\, Josephine. \nFollowing its sale at auction in 2012\, the locomotive moved to Statfold Barn Railway\, where it underwent further restoration. During this work\, it was returned to its original saddle tank appearance and received its third and current name\, Howard\, in honour of Graham Lee’s father. \nIts visit to the South Tynedale Railway marks the locomotive’s first appearance away from Statfold Barn Railway\, providing a rare opportunity to see this impressive locomotive in action outside its home railway. Don’t miss the chance to experience Howard amid the spectacular scenery of the North Pennines. \nOur Home Fleet in Steam\nHunslet 0-4-2 No.1859 Green Dragon \nBuilt by the Hunslet Engine Company of Leeds in 1937 (Works No.1859)\, Green Dragon formerly worked on the Umtwalumi Valley Estate (U.V.E.) sugar plantation in Natal\, South Africa. Becoming “Number 1” on the U.V.E. roster\, the locomotive remained in service until the early 1980s. \nFollowing withdrawal\, the locomotive was used as a stationary boiler before being placed on display at Mount Edgecombe in 1991. Purchased for preservation\, it returned to the UK in 1997 and moved to Alston the following year. \nThanks to funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund\, restoration work was undertaken by North Bay Engineering\, Statfold Barn and the engineering department at the South Tynedale Railway. Following successful trials and hauling the Santa Specials at the end of 2018\, Green Dragon entered regular traffic in 2019 and has since become a firm favourite with visitors to the railway. \nFabryka Lokomotyw 0-6-0 No.3459 Naklo \nOriginally built to serve the Nakło sugar beet factory at Chrzanów\, Poland\, No.3459 Naklo provides a fascinating contrast to our British-built locomotives. \nFollowing an extensive rebuild at Alston\, which resumed after a hiatus caused by the Covid pandemic\, Naklo returned to traffic with a new boiler and an attractive Prussian Blue livery. The side tanks were restored and a compressor incorporated into the tender to provide brake air for the train. \nNaklo has been back in service since August 2025 and will be in operation during the Steam Gala\, adding further interest for enthusiasts and photographers alike. \nPlease note: All locomotives advertised are subject to availability and may be substituted without prior notice. \nA Weekend for Enthusiasts\nRailway enthusiasts can look forward to: \n\nThree steam locomotives in operation across the gala weekends\n• The opportunity to travel behind visiting locomotive No.1842 Howard\n• The first opportunity to see Howardoperating away from Statfold Barn Railway\n• Steam trains operating through beautiful North Pennine scenery\n• Excellent photographic opportunities throughout the line\n• Signal box tours.\n• A varied line-up of British and continental narrow-gauge steam locomotives\n\nTrain Services\nTrains will operate to the South Tynedale Railway’s standard timetable on all four gala days\, with services worked by Howard\, Green Dragon and Naklo. \nTickets\nPre-book your tickets today! \nTickets purchased online are valid for one return journey only on your selected day of travel. \nIf you wish to travel on more than one departure during the day\, please contact enquiries@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk to discuss the available options. \nFor those wishing to make the most of the gala\, 2-day individual passes are available from the ticket office on the day of travel. These can also be booked in advance by emailing enquiries@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk. \nAdvance booking is recommended to avoid disappointment and secure your place at this special four-day steam event. \nJoin us this July and experience three distinctive steam locomotives in action at the South Tynedale Railway – four days of steam\, heritage and spectacular scenery in the heart of the North Pennines. \n  \n 
URL:https://south-tynedale-railway.org.uk/event/sunday-12-july-2026-15-00/
LOCATION:Alston\, The Railway Station\, Alston\, Cumbria\, CA9 3JB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Special Service
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://south-tynedale-railway.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/steam-gala-final.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260812T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260812T120500
DTSTAMP:20260225T140602Z
CREATED:20260204T102132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T140602Z
UID:10001268-1786530600-1786536300@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk
SUMMARY:Wednesday 12 August 2026 - 10.30
DESCRIPTION:Bring your Bear Aboard:  Wednesday 12th August \nBring your bear for a steam train ride and meet our Railway bear who will have a gift for you to take home!
URL:https://south-tynedale-railway.org.uk/event/wednesday-12-august-2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Alston\, The Railway Station\, Alston\, Cumbria\, CA9 3JB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Special Service
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260812T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260812T143500
DTSTAMP:20260225T140811Z
CREATED:20260204T102133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T140811Z
UID:10001269-1786539600-1786545300@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk
SUMMARY:Wednesday 12 August 2026 - 13.00
DESCRIPTION:Bring your Bear Aboard:  Wednesday 12th August \nBring your bear for a steam train ride and meet our Railway bear who will have a gift for you to take home!
URL:https://south-tynedale-railway.org.uk/event/wednesday-12-august-2026-13-00/
LOCATION:Alston\, The Railway Station\, Alston\, Cumbria\, CA9 3JB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Special Service
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://south-tynedale-railway.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Teddy-Bear-Day-2026.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260812T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260812T163500
DTSTAMP:20260225T141311Z
CREATED:20260204T102152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T141311Z
UID:10001270-1786546800-1786552500@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk
SUMMARY:Wednesday 12 August 2026 - 15.00
DESCRIPTION:Bring your Bear Aboard:  Wednesday 12th August \nBring your bear for a steam train ride and meet our Railway bear who will have a gift for you to take home!
URL:https://south-tynedale-railway.org.uk/event/wednesday-12-august-2026-15-00/
LOCATION:Alston\, The Railway Station\, Alston\, Cumbria\, CA9 3JB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Special Service
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://south-tynedale-railway.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Teddy-Bear-Day-2026.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260830T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260830T120500
DTSTAMP:20260225T150702Z
CREATED:20260204T102303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T150702Z
UID:10001298-1788085800-1788091500@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday 30 August 2026 - 10.30
DESCRIPTION:Dino Day!\nOur T rex is back\, ready and roaring to go!  Will you be brave enough to meet him? \nTrain ride and souvenir gift included.
URL:https://south-tynedale-railway.org.uk/event/sunday-30-august-2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Alston\, The Railway Station\, Alston\, Cumbria\, CA9 3JB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Special Service
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://south-tynedale-railway.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/DINO-DAY-26.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260830T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260830T143500
DTSTAMP:20260225T150909Z
CREATED:20260204T102304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T150909Z
UID:10001299-1788094800-1788100500@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday 30 August 2026 - 13.00
DESCRIPTION:Dino Day!\nOur T rex is back\, ready and roaring to go!  Will you be brave enough to meet him? \nTrain ride and souvenir gift included.
URL:https://south-tynedale-railway.org.uk/event/sunday-30-august-2026-13-00/
LOCATION:Alston\, The Railway Station\, Alston\, Cumbria\, CA9 3JB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Special Service
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://south-tynedale-railway.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/DINO-DAY-26.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260830T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260830T163500
DTSTAMP:20260225T151112Z
CREATED:20260204T102402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T151112Z
UID:10001300-1788102000-1788107700@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday 30 August 2026 - 15.00
DESCRIPTION:Dino Day!\nOur T rex is back\, ready and roaring to go!  Will you be brave enough to meet him? \nTrain ride and souvenir gift included.
URL:https://south-tynedale-railway.org.uk/event/sunday-30-august-2026-15-00/
LOCATION:Alston\, The Railway Station\, Alston\, Cumbria\, CA9 3JB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Special Service
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://south-tynedale-railway.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/DINO-DAY-26.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T150000
DTSTAMP:20260828T121420Z
CREATED:20260204T102756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T121420Z
UID:10001371-1793455200-1793458800@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk
SUMMARY:Saturday 31 October 2026 - 14.00
DESCRIPTION:Halloween Spooktacular\nJourney into the unknown aboard our spooky steam hauled train. Who knows who you may meet… \nGoody bag for each child.
URL:https://south-tynedale-railway.org.uk/event/saturday-31-october-2026-14-00/
LOCATION:Alston\, The Railway Station\, Alston\, Cumbria\, CA9 3JB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Special Service
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://south-tynedale-railway.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Halloween.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T180000
DTSTAMP:20260226T105504Z
CREATED:20260204T102757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T105504Z
UID:10001372-1793466000-1793469600@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk
SUMMARY:Saturday 31 October 2026 - 17.00
DESCRIPTION:Halloween Spooktacular\nJourney into the unknown aboard our spooky steam hauled train. Who knows who you may meet… \nGoody bag for each child.
URL:https://south-tynedale-railway.org.uk/event/saturday-31-october-2026-17-00/
LOCATION:Alston\, The Railway Station\, Alston\, Cumbria\, CA9 3JB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Special Service
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://south-tynedale-railway.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Halloween.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261102T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270322T170000
DTSTAMP:20260803T121407Z
CREATED:20260803T121008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T121407Z
UID:10001437-1793613600-1805734800@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk
SUMMARY:Steam driver experience
DESCRIPTION:Steam driver experience day\nGive someone an unforgettable gift with a steam driver experience day at South Tynedale Railway. \nThis gift voucher lets the recipient step onto the footplate and take the controls of one of our heritage locomotives. After a full health and safety briefing\, they will help warm the engine up before climbing aboard for three return journeys to Slaggyford\, guided throughout by one of our experienced steam crews. \nParticipants must be aged 18 or over and have a reasonable level of fitness as they will need to climb in and out of the cab. A footplate sign-off form must be completed before the experience begins. \nThe experience will take place on a mutually convenient date during one of our off-season months: November\, January\, February or March. \nIt’s the ultimate hands-on gift\, perfect for a special birthday or a unique Christmas present. \nPurchase your voucher below or contact enquiries@south-tynedale-railway.org.uk  for more information. \nPlease note that this is a light engine experience and the participant will be unable to bring a guest along for the ride.
URL:https://south-tynedale-railway.org.uk/event/steam-driver-experience-day/
LOCATION:Alston\, The Railway Station\, Alston\, Cumbria\, CA9 3JB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Special Service
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