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[str-totem] Timetables, Fares & Special Events
on England's Highest Narrow Gauge Railway
at Alston, Cumbria.
2005 Timetable, Special Events and Fares Information
Naklo at Kirkhaugh Station with a passenger train in June 2003

The South Tynedale Railway operates passenger trains along a two foot narrow gauge line between Alston, in Cumbria and Kirkhaugh, in Northumberland, which is 2¼ miles in length.

Train services operate between Easter and October, plus several days in December each year. The three quarters of a mile extension of the line from Gilderdale to Kirkhaugh was opened to passenger trains from Saturday 4th September 1999.

This page shows the operating dates and times of the passenger trains on the railway and it includes details of fares and special events. Further details of forthcoming train services, special events and recent developments on the railway can be found on the South Tynedale Railway News page, which is updated regularly and this information may prove to be useful when planning a visit to the railway.

Please note that 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 was officially opened.

If you are travelling to the railway by car, the railway is fairly easy to find, just follow the brown road signs in Alston and the surrounding area. Bus Services in the Alston area are very infrequent, if you planning are travelling by bus, please see the bus timetable pages and either telephone the bus company, or the contact the Traveline on 0870 608 2608 or visit the website at www.traveline.org.uk prior to travelling, to check the departure and arrival times, as these may be altered at very short notice.

The photograph above shows the Polish 0-6-0 plus tender steam locomotive “Naklo” with four carriages and a guards van at Kirkhaugh Station in June 2003. (Photograph by Daniel McIntyre). During steam days, trains will be hauled by this steam locomotive.

The 2005 timetable leaflet is now available, as shown above, and copies can be obtained by either writing to the South Tynedale Railway, The Railway Station, Alston, Cumbria CA9 3JB, enclosing a stamped addressed envelope measuring at least 8.5 inches by 4 inches or 210 mm by 105 mm, or by sending your full name and postal address in an E-mail message to the South Tynedale Railway.
2005 Train Services:-

  MARCH APRIL MAY
Mon    7 14 21 28       4 11 18 25       2 9 16 23 30
Tues  1  8 15 22 29        5 12 19 26       3 10 17 24 31
Wed  2  9 16 23 30        6 13 20 27       4 11 18 25   
Thu  3 10 17 24 31       7 14 21 28       5 12 19 26   
Fri  4 11 18 25       1  8 15 22 29       6 13 20 27   
Sat  5 12 19 26        2  9 16 23 30       7 14 21 28   
Sun  6 13 20 27        3 10 17 24        1  8 15 22 29   

  JUNE JULY AUGUST
Mon     6 13 20 27        4 11 18 25    1  8 15 22 29   
Tues    7 14 21 28        5 12 19 26     2  9 16 23 30   
Wed  1  8 15 22 29        6 13 20 27     3 10 17 24 31   
Thu  2  9 16 23 30        7 14 21 28     4 11 18 25      
Fri  3 10 17 24        1  8 15 22 29     5 12 19 26      
Sat  4 11 18 25        2  9 16 23 30     6 13 20 27      
Sun  5 12 19 26        3 10 17 24 31     7 14 21 28      

  SEPTEMBER OCTOBER DECEMBER
Mon     5 12 19 26        3 10 17 24 31    5 12 19 26   
Tues     6 13 20 27        4 11 18 25       6 13 20 27   
Wed    7 14 21 28        5 12 19 26        7 14 21 28   
Thu  1  8 15 22 29        6 13 20 27    1  8 15 22 29   
Fri  2  9 16 23 30        7 14 21 28     2  9 16 23 30   
Sat  3 10 17 24        1  8 15 22 29     3 10 17 24      
Sun  4 11 18 25        2  9 16 23 30     4 11 18 25      

Trains depart from Alston at the following times on the dates as coloured above:
11.00 a.m., 12.00 noon, 1.45 p.m.,
3.00 p.m., 4.15 p.m.
11.00 a.m., 12.00 noon,
1.45 p.m., 3.00 p.m.
Special event day timetable:
Please enquire for details.
Santa Steam Specials:
Special timetable operates.

The South Tynedale Railway Preservation Society, being a voluntary organisation, will make every effort to maintain its advertised train service, but reserve the right to cancel or alter any train and accept no liability for any loss, inconvenience or delay thereby caused.

The South Tynedale Railway is managed, maintained and operated by volunteers of the South Tynedale Railway Preservation Society. New volunteers are always welcome. Membership application forms can be obtained from the Railway Shop at Alston Station, or by writing to the Membership Secretary, c/o The Railway Station, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3JB or by printing out, completing and posting the membership application form included on the Membership pages of this internet site, or hand it to the booking clerk in the Railway Shop at Alston Station.
2005 Steam Days:-

Steam trains will run on the following dates (subject to availability of staff and steam locomotives):-
2005 Special Events:-

The following special events will take place on the railway during 2005:-

For further details about the railway and train services, on the above special event dates and throughout the year, please contact:-

South Tynedale Railway, The Railway Station, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3JB.
Telephone: (01434) 381696 or talking timetable (01434) 382828.
2005 Fares:-

Children under 3 years of age travel free, except during some special events.

Discounts for pre-booked parties of ten or more passengers.

Different fares may apply during special event days - please enquire for details.

A carriage with access for wheelchair users is available.
Advance booking is recommended: telephone 01434 381696.
Wheelchair-accessible toilet at Alston Station.

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For more information about the South Tynedale Railway,
please contact:-

THE SOUTH TYNEDALE RAILWAY PRESERVATION SOCIETY,
The Railway Station, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3JB.
Telephone 01434 381696.   Talking timetable - Telephone 01434 382828.
Registered Charity No. 514939.

E-mail enquiries - please click on links below:
South Tynedale Railway information - Send e-mail to South Tynedale Railway
STRPS membership information only - Send e-mail to Kathy Aveyard
Tynedalesman information only - Send e-mail to Liesel Metz

This page was last updated on 20th December 2004.
© South Tynedale Railway Preservation Society 2005.

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