Newcastle United president drives locomotive to mark 80th Birthday Bob Young OBE, Honorary President of Newcastle United, has marked his 80th birthday by taking the controls of a historic Sentinel locomotive on the Weardale Railway in County Durham.

Newcastle United president drives locomotive to mark 80th Birthday www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/weardale-railway... #CountyDurham #durham #newcastle #sentinel #stanhope #volunteer #WeardaleRailway

Weardale Railway announces family-friendly Easter weekend www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/weardale-railway... #auckland #BishopAuckland #CountyDurham #durham #england #northern #stanhope #WeardaleRailway

Inspiration exhibition train’s final tour dates announced Railway enthusiasts have a final chance to visit the exhibition train Inspiration, as the final stops on its tour have been announced.

Inspiration exhibition train’s final tour dates announced www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/inspiration-exhi... #EastSomersetRailway #hull #NationalRailwayMuseum #RailLive #railway_200 #scarborough #WeardaleRailway

Special Northern Service Raises £3,200 for Charity A charity service on the Weardale Railway was announced in January, scheduled to run on 22nd February.

120 people boarded the service, which set off from Darlington and completed a return trip, calling at multiple stations along the way. www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/special-northern... #charity #class_158 #northern #WeardaleRailway

County Durham Railway to host Easter events This Easter, visitors can enjoy a memorable day at the Weardale Railway.

County Durham Railway to host Easter events www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/county-durham-ra... #CountyDurham #WeardaleRailway

Weardale Railway welcomes the legendary NER petrol-electric railcar This winter, Weardale Railway will bring a piece of railway history to Stanhope with the return of the iconic North Eastern Railway (NER) Petrol-Electric Autocar.

Weardale Railway welcomes the legendary NER petrol-electric railcar www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/weardale-railway... #auckland #BishopAuckland #CountyDurham #durham #RailwayHeritage #stanhope #WeardaleRailway

Gin & Cheese Train returns to Weardale Railway After a successful trip in August, Weardale Railway’s popular Gin and Cheese Train is to run again on Saturday 25 October.

Gin & Cheese Train returns to Weardale Railway www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/09/gin-cheese-train... #BishopAuckland #christmas #SantaExpress #WeardaleRailway

Afternoon Tea On Board The Weardale Railway The Weardale Railway is hosting an afternoon tea with a view for visitors to enjoy.

Afternoon Tea On Board The Weardale Railway www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/09/all-aboard-the-w... #BishopAuckland #stanhope #WeardaleRailway

Weardale Railway Has The Youngest Train Driver In the UK Weardale Railway is now home to the youngest qualified train driver in the UK.

Logan Smallwood, aged 18 from Lanchester, recently earned his certification to operate a sentinel shunter on the railway. www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/08/18-year-old-beco... #newcastle #sentinel #WeardaleRailway

Weardale Railway Sees The Return Of The Santa Express The Weardale Railway is bringing back its Santa Express train from 21st November to 24th December.

Other information, including more Weardale Railway events, can be found here. www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/08/weardale-railway... #christmas #SantaExpress #stanhope #WeardaleRailway

Cheese and Wine Train Returns to Weardale Railway On the 23rd August, the Weardale Railway's Gin and Cheese train is making a return. The post Cheese and Wine Train Returns to Weardale Railway first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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Cheese and Wine Train Returns to Weardale Railway On the 23rd August, the Weardale Railway's Gin and Cheese train is making a return. The post Cheese and Wine Train Returns to Weardale Railway first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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Cheese and Wine Train Returns to Weardale Railway On the 23rd August, the Weardale Railway’s Gin and Cheese train is making a return.

Information on the other events on the Weardale Railway can be found here. www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/08/news-release-gin... #BishopAuckland #WeardaleRailway

Iconic High Speed Train to haul services on County Durham railway for one day only For one day only this August, a High Speed Train will run a special service on the Weardale Railway. On the 17th August, 43089 and… The post Iconic High Speed Train to haul services on County Durham railway for one day only first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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Iconic High Speed Train to haul services on County Durham railway for one day only For one day only this August, a High Speed Train will run a special service on the Weardale Railway. On the 17th August, 43089 and… The post Iconic High Speed Train to haul services on County Durham railway for one day only first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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Iconic High Speed Train to haul services on County Durham railway for one day only For one day only this August, a High Speed Train will run a special service on the Weardale Railway. On the 17th August, 43089 and 43159 will haul services between Stanhope and Bishop Auckland West. Adult tickets will cost £30 and children will cost £15, allow passengers to break their…

For one day only this August, a High Speed Train will run a special service on the Weardale Railway. www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/06/iconic-high-spee... #WeardaleRailway

Weardale volunteers presented with a Chairman’s Medal Weardale Railway Trust volunteers have been awarded Chairman’s Medals by the County Durham Council.

They have worked with Weardale Railway Limited to introduce a new timetable stop at Kingfisher Halt. www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/05/weardale-volunte... #BishopAuckland #CountyDurham #durham #volunteer #WeardaleRailway

Subtle graffiti on re-painted railway bridge. #weardalerailway

well that’s a tad extreme! 🤔. “There’s no f in sulphur” I always used to tell my Ss? 🤣 That spelling has crept in relatively recently…..I’ve always known it as sulphur….. #GrumpyOldMan

Right, off to play trains for the Santa Expresses on #WeardaleRailway! 👍🏻🎅🏻

another sunny but breezy day today for my latest shift on #BroadwoodCrossing #WeardaleRailwayTrust #WeardaleRailway. 2 train #Halloween Specials service between Stanhope & Bishop Auckland.

I wish I’d be seen this yesterday! We had a Gin&Cheese Special on the #WeardaleRailway running 🙂

Development at the Weardale Railway will boost the area's tourism and economy Construction work has started on a development at the Weardale Railway that will also boost tourism to Bishop Auckland and the local area.

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