KWVR Friends
@kwvrfriends.bsky.social
We're the Friends of the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway. Registered charity (1032933) supporting the work of the KWVR for 30 yrs. We fundraise & provide grants to help improve infrastructure, visitor facilities & preserve railway heritage on the KWVR.
Today was the KWVR Friends AGM, where we looked back on a busy year & thought about how we support @worthvalley.bsky.social in 2026!
November 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Today was the KWVR Friends AGM, where we looked back on a busy year & thought about how we support @worthvalley.bsky.social in 2026!
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And now for something completely different! A thrilling performance of #TheRailwayChildren as part of #Bradford2025 City of #Culture. Included #Steam journey. Featuring the Real Actual Engine that was in the film! Fantastic set, awesome, involving, emotional and exciting! @kwvrfriends.bsky.social
September 9, 2025 at 9:09 AM
And now for something completely different! A thrilling performance of #TheRailwayChildren as part of #Bradford2025 City of #Culture. Included #Steam journey. Featuring the Real Actual Engine that was in the film! Fantastic set, awesome, involving, emotional and exciting! @kwvrfriends.bsky.social
@worthvalley.bsky.social
Hope everyone has a great time!
Hope everyone has a great time!
Keg beers we are taking to @kwvrfriends.bsky.social from Friday at the Ingrow Station
October 14, 2025 at 12:10 PM
@worthvalley.bsky.social
Hope everyone has a great time!
Hope everyone has a great time!
Exciting news for KWVR members! Join the 200 club for the chance to support the KWVR and win a prize!
September 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Exciting news for KWVR members! Join the 200 club for the chance to support the KWVR and win a prize!
Coming soon . . . The KWVR Retired Volunteers Day on Thursday 10th July. With behind the scenes access, visits to Vintage Carriages Trust & Bahamas Locomotive Society & lunch at The Old Parcels Office, it will be an action packed day! Email hello@kwvrfriends.org.uk for details
July 2, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Coming soon . . . The KWVR Retired Volunteers Day on Thursday 10th July. With behind the scenes access, visits to Vintage Carriages Trust & Bahamas Locomotive Society & lunch at The Old Parcels Office, it will be an action packed day! Email hello@kwvrfriends.org.uk for details
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🚂 Friday Feeling 🚂
Here's a glimpse of a handful of the volunteers keeping the Gala on track. With over 100 hundred volunteers across the railway today, keeping the railway running is no small task.
A big thank you and a round of applause to them all!
#kwvr // kwvr.co.uk
Here's a glimpse of a handful of the volunteers keeping the Gala on track. With over 100 hundred volunteers across the railway today, keeping the railway running is no small task.
A big thank you and a round of applause to them all!
#kwvr // kwvr.co.uk
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway
kwvr.co.uk
March 21, 2025 at 2:34 PM
🚂 Friday Feeling 🚂
Here's a glimpse of a handful of the volunteers keeping the Gala on track. With over 100 hundred volunteers across the railway today, keeping the railway running is no small task.
A big thank you and a round of applause to them all!
#kwvr // kwvr.co.uk
Here's a glimpse of a handful of the volunteers keeping the Gala on track. With over 100 hundred volunteers across the railway today, keeping the railway running is no small task.
A big thank you and a round of applause to them all!
#kwvr // kwvr.co.uk
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March 14, 2025 at 10:05 AM
And that's a wrap on our 2024/ 2025 webinars. Thankyou to all the speakers who gave their time & to the audiences who attended & donated. Look out for planned events this summer!
February 11, 2025 at 9:45 PM
And that's a wrap on our 2024/ 2025 webinars. Thankyou to all the speakers who gave their time & to the audiences who attended & donated. Look out for planned events this summer!
Thankyou to Pete Skellon from Bahamas Locomotive Society for a fascinating insight into the life of 45596 Bahamas!
February 11, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Thankyou to Pete Skellon from Bahamas Locomotive Society for a fascinating insight into the life of 45596 Bahamas!
Getting ready for tonight's webinar, with thanks to Tom Marshall for the photographer's showcase
February 11, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Getting ready for tonight's webinar, with thanks to Tom Marshall for the photographer's showcase
This Tuesday!
Our 2nd winter webinar of 2025 will be Pete Skellon telling the fascinating story of 45596 'Bahamas'.
🗓 Tuesday 11th February
🕰 7.30pm
💷 Donation to The KWVR Friends
Booking link below 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bahamas-th...
Our 2nd winter webinar of 2025 will be Pete Skellon telling the fascinating story of 45596 'Bahamas'.
🗓 Tuesday 11th February
🕰 7.30pm
💷 Donation to The KWVR Friends
Booking link below 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bahamas-th...
Bahamas - the story of a steam locomotive
Join Pete Skellon from the Bahamas Locomotive Society on a journey into the history and preservation of this much-loved steam locomotive
www.eventbrite.co.uk
February 8, 2025 at 1:26 PM
This Tuesday!
Our 2nd winter webinar of 2025 will be Pete Skellon telling the fascinating story of 45596 'Bahamas'.
🗓 Tuesday 11th February
🕰 7.30pm
💷 Donation to The KWVR Friends
Booking link below 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bahamas-th...
Our 2nd winter webinar of 2025 will be Pete Skellon telling the fascinating story of 45596 'Bahamas'.
🗓 Tuesday 11th February
🕰 7.30pm
💷 Donation to The KWVR Friends
Booking link below 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bahamas-th...
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Find out more about Bahamas steam locomotive with new webinar https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/01/find-out-more-about-bahamas-steam-locomotive-with-new-webinar.html #BahamasLocomotiveSociety #KeighleyAndWorthValleyRailway #LmsJubileeNo_45596Bahamas
Find out more about Bahamas steam locomotive with new webinar
The history of No. 45596 Bahamas is to be told by Pete Skellon in a webinar organised by The Friends of the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway.
www.railadvent.co.uk
January 28, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Find out more about Bahamas steam locomotive with new webinar https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/01/find-out-more-about-bahamas-steam-locomotive-with-new-webinar.html #BahamasLocomotiveSociety #KeighleyAndWorthValleyRailway #LmsJubileeNo_45596Bahamas
2 weeks to go!
Our 2nd winter webinar of 2025 will be Pete Skellon telling the fascinating story of 45596 'Bahamas'.
🗓 Tuesday 11th February
🕰 7.30pm
💷 Donation to The KWVR Friends
Booking link below 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bahamas-th...
Our 2nd winter webinar of 2025 will be Pete Skellon telling the fascinating story of 45596 'Bahamas'.
🗓 Tuesday 11th February
🕰 7.30pm
💷 Donation to The KWVR Friends
Booking link below 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bahamas-th...
Bahamas - the story of a steam locomotive
Join Pete Skellon from the Bahamas Locomotive Society on a journey into the history and preservation of this much-loved steam locomotive
www.eventbrite.co.uk
January 28, 2025 at 8:54 AM
2 weeks to go!
Our 2nd winter webinar of 2025 will be Pete Skellon telling the fascinating story of 45596 'Bahamas'.
🗓 Tuesday 11th February
🕰 7.30pm
💷 Donation to The KWVR Friends
Booking link below 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bahamas-th...
Our 2nd winter webinar of 2025 will be Pete Skellon telling the fascinating story of 45596 'Bahamas'.
🗓 Tuesday 11th February
🕰 7.30pm
💷 Donation to The KWVR Friends
Booking link below 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bahamas-th...
Our heritage webinar series continues with the story of Bahamas.
Join Pete Skellon from the Bahamas Locomotive Society on a journey into the history & preservation of this much loved locomotive.
🕰 7.30 pm
🗓 Tuesday 11 Feb
💷 Donation to The KWVR Friends
Online
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bahamas-th...
Join Pete Skellon from the Bahamas Locomotive Society on a journey into the history & preservation of this much loved locomotive.
🕰 7.30 pm
🗓 Tuesday 11 Feb
💷 Donation to The KWVR Friends
Online
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bahamas-th...
Bahamas - the story of a steam locomotive
Eventbrite - The Friends of the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway presents Bahamas - the story of a steam locomotive - Tuesday, 11 February 2025 - Find event and ticket information.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
January 23, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Our heritage webinar series continues with the story of Bahamas.
Join Pete Skellon from the Bahamas Locomotive Society on a journey into the history & preservation of this much loved locomotive.
🕰 7.30 pm
🗓 Tuesday 11 Feb
💷 Donation to The KWVR Friends
Online
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bahamas-th...
Join Pete Skellon from the Bahamas Locomotive Society on a journey into the history & preservation of this much loved locomotive.
🕰 7.30 pm
🗓 Tuesday 11 Feb
💷 Donation to The KWVR Friends
Online
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bahamas-th...
And we're off! Bruce has started January's webinar!
January 14, 2025 at 7:58 PM
And we're off! Bruce has started January's webinar!
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❄ Ready for the Weekend?🚂
The first full week of work for most after the festive season, with the weekend now insight and trains will be running all weekend. 41241 LMS 'Ivatt' Class and the DRB will be in service on both days!
Will you be joining us for a journey along the valley?
#kwvr
The first full week of work for most after the festive season, with the weekend now insight and trains will be running all weekend. 41241 LMS 'Ivatt' Class and the DRB will be in service on both days!
Will you be joining us for a journey along the valley?
#kwvr
January 8, 2025 at 5:58 PM
❄ Ready for the Weekend?🚂
The first full week of work for most after the festive season, with the weekend now insight and trains will be running all weekend. 41241 LMS 'Ivatt' Class and the DRB will be in service on both days!
Will you be joining us for a journey along the valley?
#kwvr
The first full week of work for most after the festive season, with the weekend now insight and trains will be running all weekend. 41241 LMS 'Ivatt' Class and the DRB will be in service on both days!
Will you be joining us for a journey along the valley?
#kwvr
One week to go to the 1st winter webinar of 2025! Hear Bruce MacDougall explain the challenges of signalling on the KWVR.
🗓 Tues 14th January, 1930hrs
Online via zoom
Donation to The KWVR Friends
Booking link -
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aspects-of...
🗓 Tues 14th January, 1930hrs
Online via zoom
Donation to The KWVR Friends
Booking link -
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aspects-of...
Aspects of Change: Signalling on the KWVR
Join KWVR Engineer Bruce MacDougall for a fascinating exploration of the present and potentially exciting plans for KWVR's signalling future
www.eventbrite.co.uk
January 7, 2025 at 8:42 PM
One week to go to the 1st winter webinar of 2025! Hear Bruce MacDougall explain the challenges of signalling on the KWVR.
🗓 Tues 14th January, 1930hrs
Online via zoom
Donation to The KWVR Friends
Booking link -
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aspects-of...
🗓 Tues 14th January, 1930hrs
Online via zoom
Donation to The KWVR Friends
Booking link -
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aspects-of...
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🚂 On Early Shift 🚂
Volunteers clocked in at 5.00 am this morning to begin their day and prepare 45212 for the service ahead, with the locomotive nearly ready and to be off-shed soon.
Want to volunteer at the railway? Don't worry, not all roles start at 5.00 am! Visit: https://buff.ly/4fHVgc7
Volunteers clocked in at 5.00 am this morning to begin their day and prepare 45212 for the service ahead, with the locomotive nearly ready and to be off-shed soon.
Want to volunteer at the railway? Don't worry, not all roles start at 5.00 am! Visit: https://buff.ly/4fHVgc7
January 3, 2025 at 10:04 AM
🚂 On Early Shift 🚂
Volunteers clocked in at 5.00 am this morning to begin their day and prepare 45212 for the service ahead, with the locomotive nearly ready and to be off-shed soon.
Want to volunteer at the railway? Don't worry, not all roles start at 5.00 am! Visit: https://buff.ly/4fHVgc7
Volunteers clocked in at 5.00 am this morning to begin their day and prepare 45212 for the service ahead, with the locomotive nearly ready and to be off-shed soon.
Want to volunteer at the railway? Don't worry, not all roles start at 5.00 am! Visit: https://buff.ly/4fHVgc7
Join us for the 1st winter webinar of 2025! Hear Bruce MacDougall explain the challenges of signalling on the KWVR.
🗓 Tues 14th January, 1930hrs
Online via zoom
Donation to The KWVR Friends
Booking link -
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aspects-of...
🗓 Tues 14th January, 1930hrs
Online via zoom
Donation to The KWVR Friends
Booking link -
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aspects-of...
Aspects of Change: Signalling on the KWVR
Join KWVR Engineer Bruce MacDougall for a fascinating exploration of the present and potentially exciting plans for KWVR's signalling future
www.eventbrite.co.uk
January 1, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Join us for the 1st winter webinar of 2025! Hear Bruce MacDougall explain the challenges of signalling on the KWVR.
🗓 Tues 14th January, 1930hrs
Online via zoom
Donation to The KWVR Friends
Booking link -
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aspects-of...
🗓 Tues 14th January, 1930hrs
Online via zoom
Donation to The KWVR Friends
Booking link -
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aspects-of...
A very happy 2025 to all our friends! Here is 45212 Whistling up to start #Railway200.
May 2025 be an enjoyable year for everyone! Thank you to all those who keep rail heritage on the right tracks.
#kwvr
May 2025 be an enjoyable year for everyone! Thank you to all those who keep rail heritage on the right tracks.
#kwvr
January 1, 2025 at 3:22 PM
A very happy 2025 to all our friends! Here is 45212 Whistling up to start #Railway200.
May 2025 be an enjoyable year for everyone! Thank you to all those who keep rail heritage on the right tracks.
#kwvr
May 2025 be an enjoyable year for everyone! Thank you to all those who keep rail heritage on the right tracks.
#kwvr
🎄🎄🎄A very Happy Christmas to you all 🎄🎄🎄
December 25, 2024 at 8:55 AM
🎄🎄🎄A very Happy Christmas to you all 🎄🎄🎄
There are multi generations of families serving at
@worthvalley.bsky.social
do any have more family history of railway work going back to the 19th century?
railway200.co.uk/search-is-on...
@worthvalley.bsky.social
do any have more family history of railway work going back to the 19th century?
railway200.co.uk/search-is-on...
Search is on for UK’s longest-serving railway family
A nationwide heritage hunt launches today to discover the person with the longest-serving railway family. Is it you or a member of your clan?
railway200.co.uk
December 11, 2024 at 8:44 PM
There are multi generations of families serving at
@worthvalley.bsky.social
do any have more family history of railway work going back to the 19th century?
railway200.co.uk/search-is-on...
@worthvalley.bsky.social
do any have more family history of railway work going back to the 19th century?
railway200.co.uk/search-is-on...
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⭐ Steam Through The Night ⭐
Take a journey through the past, present, and future with 'A Christmas Carol', one of the nation’s most beloved Christmas stories, told in an immersive Railway theatrical experience!
Find out more online: kwvr.co.uk/events/a-chr...
Take a journey through the past, present, and future with 'A Christmas Carol', one of the nation’s most beloved Christmas stories, told in an immersive Railway theatrical experience!
Find out more online: kwvr.co.uk/events/a-chr...
December 11, 2024 at 10:44 AM
⭐ Steam Through The Night ⭐
Take a journey through the past, present, and future with 'A Christmas Carol', one of the nation’s most beloved Christmas stories, told in an immersive Railway theatrical experience!
Find out more online: kwvr.co.uk/events/a-chr...
Take a journey through the past, present, and future with 'A Christmas Carol', one of the nation’s most beloved Christmas stories, told in an immersive Railway theatrical experience!
Find out more online: kwvr.co.uk/events/a-chr...
Tomorrow evening!
#museum #railwayheritage
Join us when museum conservator Graham Key takes us behind the scenes in the conservation lab & talks about the care & conservation of rail heritage
🕰 Tues 10 December 1930
💷 donation to The Friends of the KWVR
💻 online
Booking link 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/caring-for...
Join us when museum conservator Graham Key takes us behind the scenes in the conservation lab & talks about the care & conservation of rail heritage
🕰 Tues 10 December 1930
💷 donation to The Friends of the KWVR
💻 online
Booking link 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/caring-for...
Caring for heritage railway collections
What goes into caring for the Doncaster Grammar Railway Collection, Sir Nigel Gresley papers and conserving VCTS's Waverley Carriage Board?
www.eventbrite.co.uk
December 9, 2024 at 8:42 AM
Tomorrow evening!
#museum #railwayheritage
Join us when museum conservator Graham Key takes us behind the scenes in the conservation lab & talks about the care & conservation of rail heritage
🕰 Tues 10 December 1930
💷 donation to The Friends of the KWVR
💻 online
Booking link 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/caring-for...
Join us when museum conservator Graham Key takes us behind the scenes in the conservation lab & talks about the care & conservation of rail heritage
🕰 Tues 10 December 1930
💷 donation to The Friends of the KWVR
💻 online
Booking link 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/caring-for...
Caring for heritage railway collections
What goes into caring for the Doncaster Grammar Railway Collection, Sir Nigel Gresley papers and conserving VCTS's Waverley Carriage Board?
www.eventbrite.co.uk
December 2, 2024 at 8:37 PM
#museum #railwayheritage
Join us when museum conservator Graham Key takes us behind the scenes in the conservation lab & talks about the care & conservation of rail heritage
🕰 Tues 10 December 1930
💷 donation to The Friends of the KWVR
💻 online
Booking link 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/caring-for...
Join us when museum conservator Graham Key takes us behind the scenes in the conservation lab & talks about the care & conservation of rail heritage
🕰 Tues 10 December 1930
💷 donation to The Friends of the KWVR
💻 online
Booking link 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/caring-for...