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  • AVLR: Diesel Event

    Apedale Valley Light Railway Apedale Country Park, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

    The weekend when the collection of internal combustion locos take over the railway. A detailed roster will be published nearer the time, but the intent is that each train will have a different loco – they have plenty to choose from! Trains will run from 1130 to 4pm. Please note that this event is run […]

  • Holditch Mining Disaster Memorial Service

    Apedale Heritage Centre Loomer Road, Chesterton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

    On Sunday 3rd July we are holding our Annual Memorial Service for the Holditch Mining Disaster. It starts at 6pm and is held at the front of the building. Its open to all who wish to pay their respects to the 30 men who lost their lives on 2nd July 1937.

  • AVLR: Military Trains Weekend

    Apedale Valley Light Railway Apedale Country Park, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

    The AVLR boasts the UK’s premier collection of railway equipment from the First World War, and this weekend is the opportunity to see it at work. WW1-era locos will haul passenger trains. Freight trains will see both ww1-era and military trains from later years demonstrated. Visitors can also tour the replica Trench, and learn a […]

  • AVLR: Teddy Bear’s Outing

    Apedale Valley Light Railway Apedale Country Park, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

    A family-focussed event, especially for the little ones. Spot the bears on the journey, solve a puzzle and win a prize. Kids with bears (or other furry friends) travel for free! Steam trains 1130 until 4pm every day, with standard fares charged. Please note that this event is run by the Railway.  For info see […]

  • AVLR: Leafers at t’pit

    Apedale Valley Light Railway Apedale Country Park, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

    A gathering of Land Rovers – but only Leaf Spring Land Rover qualify! Lots of 4x4 nostalgia for everyone. Please note that this event is run by the Railway.  For info see www.avlr.org.uk or e-mail info@avlr.org.uk