South Tynedale Railway, Alston, Cumbria. Index and links to web pages

��The South Tynedale Railway operates narrow gauge passenger trains along a 2� mile line along the scenic South Tyne valley between Alston, in Cumbria and Kirkhaugh, in Northumberland. Train services operate on certain dates between Easter and early November 2003 and �Santa Special� trains on certain dates in December. See the timetable page for more details.
�� The railway operates along part of the old standard gauge trackbed of the Haltwhistle to Alston branch line, which was closed to passengers on 1st May 1976. It is hoped to extend the line by another 2� miles from Kirkhaugh to Slaggyford, an appeal for funds has recently been launched to raise �400,000 by the year 2006, for cover the costs of track materials, viaduct work and the renovation of Slaggyford Station building and platform, where there is road access for the future potential passengers from Slaggyford village. Please contact the railway for a Slaggyford Appeal brochure, all donations are welcome and will be gratefully received.
�� A wide range of information about this narrow gauge railway is now available on several pages, which can be accessed by clicking on the bold green text in the left hand side column of this page, most of which have been compiled and are regularly updated by Daniel McIntyre, who is currently the webmaster (the internet pages compiler) for the South Tynedale Railway Preservation Society. These pages have been designed to assist anyone who is planning a visit to the railway and also for people who wish to know more information about the locomotives and rolling stock used, or about the history and operation of the railway.
�� Passenger trains no longer stop at Gilderdale station which was closed from Saturday 4th September 1999 when operation of the Gilderdale to Kirkhaugh stretch of line commenced.
�� The photograph above, shows the recently rebuilt Polish 0-6-0 plus tender steam locomotive �Naklo� arriving at Alston Station with a �Santa Special� train from Kirkhaugh, during December 2002. Photo by Daniel McIntyre. This locomotive is hauling the passenger trains on steam days during 2003.

�� NEW MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEER WORKERS ARE ALWAYS REQUIRED to assist with the operation, maintenance, special events, publicity and fundraising of the South Tynedale Railway at Alston. Full training can be given where necessary. If you wish to join the South Tynedale Railway Preservation Society, please print out a copy of the membership form (click on the green text in the left hand side column of this page), complete it and send it to the Membership Secretary with your subscription payment. If you wish to assist with the operation and maintenance or administration of the railway, please contact Mike Rapp, the Volunteer Liaison Officer. Click here to send E-mail to Mike Rapp

�� TOURIST INFORMATION ENQUIRIES: The Tourist Information Centre at Alston is no longer located at Alston Railway Station. All tourist information enquiries should now be addressed to the Alston Moor Information Centre, The Town Hall, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3RF. Telephone (01434) 382244, Fax (01434) 382255. E-mail address: [email protected] - Further information about Eden District Council who now operate the information centre can be found on the Internet at the following address: http://www.eden.gov.uk/

��SOUTH TYNEDALE RAILWAY 2003 TIMETABLE LEAFLETS are now available. Copies can be obtained by sending your full name and postal address by E-mail to Daniel McIntyre or by telephoning Alston Station on 01434 381696 or by writing to South Tynedale Railway, The Railway Station, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3JB, enclosing a stamped addressed envelope.

��PLEASE NOTE: Any E-mail messages which are received with file attachments, will be deleted without being read due to computer problems caused by receipt of some virus infected E-mail messages.

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