The BARBER  Project

For details about this iconic locomotive and our appeal to return it to its former glory.

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South Tynedale Railway launches “Barber” appeal

The South Tynedale Railway has launched an appeal to raise the £100,000 needed to return this iconic 1908 built Green’s of York locomotive back to working order.

For details about both the locomotive and the appeal-

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Latest News and Events

Other items of news and general interest can be found by following the links to copies of “The Tynedalesman” - the quarterly magazine of the South Tynedale Railway Preservation Society.

January 2012 edition of the Tynedalesman now available online.

The railway is now closed for its period of winter maintenance and to allow staff to complete the final drive to complete the extension to Lintley in time for the April opening event.

As for other projects, as is often the case, the unforeseen often gets in the way of the original plans, and we hope that you will bear with us while we do negotiate a few issues:-

• The new buffet coach and the new easy access coach should be available for service for the new season;
• The cafe is now open again, and, for the first time, under control of the railway rather than being in private ownership. Feedback to date has been very positive and we hope you will visit the facility before or after your journey along the line.
• The new volunteer mess room and duty manager’s office in the Industrial Estate are now open, and it is hoped that the Visitor Centre will follow shortly.

Work on the new coaches is supported by a grant from the following organisations:

From 1st April 2012 the railway will commence running to its new, but temporary, northern terminus at Lintley. With a slightly earlier start we can continue to run four round trips in the day without making it too onerous for our crews or less convenient for passengers. Please visit our timetable page for the new departure times.

Please follow the link for a              clip showing the:-

First Train on Lintley Viaduct for 35 years

Finally, it is hoped that funding will again be made available to operate the “Roof of England” bus service introduced during last year to link Alston with Stanhope in Weardale. It is hoped that the service will be able to run on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays from the end of march until late October. As a bonus for users, the feasibility of bus users being offered discounts to some tourist attractions (including the South Tynedale Railway) is also being explored. Full details of the service will be published on this site.

RDPE: Solway

Border & Eden LEADER Programme

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South Tynedale Railway Special Events in 2012

Sunday April 1st  

The first day of trains on the new line to Lintley.  Come and help us celebrate the opening with a special fare of just £2 return.

Saturday and Sunday May 12th and 13th

Join members of the Narrow Gauge Railway Society in Alston for their Annual Meeting. There will be extra trains and visiting locomotives.

Saturday June 2nd

It’s Diamond Jubilee weekend so children wear your best sparkly tiara or pretty decorated hat and we’ll reward you with a special half fare; just £1.50 return.

Saturday June 16th

It’s Teddy Day and you’ll bearly pay anything!  Every accompanied child bringing their favourite bear pays just a £1 return fare and the bear goes free, of course.

Monday August 20th

The Steam Car Club of Great Britain will visit today with more than 20 historic steam cars here for the afternoon.  

Saturday September 8th

Grumpy Grandad Day.   Bring your grandad, grumpy or not, and he’ll pay just £3 return fare.  That should put a smile on his face!

December

The return of our popular Santa Specials - dates to be announced.