AVLR: Autumn Steam Gala
Apedale Valley Light Railway Apedale Country Park, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, United KingdomThe AVLR's annual railway gala; frequent service of steam trains plus demonstration trains on the field railway. The loco shed will be open for visits, and the WW1 Trench will be welcoming visitors. Teh gala will feature a unique vertical boiler locomotive “Taffy”. Owned by Patrick Keef, this unusual loco will be making its first […]
AVLR: Farewell, Hudswell
Apedale Valley Light Railway Apedale Country Park, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, United KingdomIt doesn't feel like ten years since the Hudswell Clarke steam loco came into service - but it is. It's now due for an overhaul, and this will be the last weekend for a while when this loco will be in use. Come and say adieu to a faithful servant of the railway. Trains will […]
AVLR: Halloween Specials
Apedale Valley Light Railway Apedale Country Park, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, United KingdomFrom 4pm on Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 October, the railway will run thier Spooky Specials. It's a fun outing, suitable for all ages - aiming to amuse rather than terrify. Steam trains will run at frequent intervals, finishing at with the last train at 8pm. There's no need to book in advance, just turn […]
AVLR: Santa Specials – First Weekend
Apedale Valley Light Railway Apedale Country Park, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, United KingdomSanta will be with us again in on December 9, 10, 16 and 17. These trains are always extremely popular, and we strongly recommend that you book ahead to avoid disappointment. Full details, and a link to the booking form, will be published when available - normally early September. ! Please note that this event […]
AVLR: Santa Specials – Second Weekend
Apedale Valley Light Railway Apedale Country Park, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, United KingdomSanta will be with us again in on December 9, 10, 16 and 17. These trains are always extremely popular, and we strongly recommend that you book ahead to avoid disappointment. Full details, and a link to the booking form, will be published when available – normally early September. Please note that this event is […]