Keighley & Worth Valley Railway
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Keighley & Worth Valley Railway
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The Keighley & Worth Valley Railway is a unique 5-mile branch line railway set in the heart of West Yorkshire, running heritage steam and diesel trains from the industrial landscape of Keighley to the stunning Brontë Country of Oxenhope.
🚂 While exploring the Worth Valley, don’t miss a visit to Oakworth Station — the home of The Railway Children. Step back in time, walk the platform, and it’s perfectly fine to whisper “Daddy, my Daddy!” and grab a picture, as you follow in the film’s famous footsteps.

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July 22, 2025 at 9:16 AM
🚂 Throwback Thursday🚂

The start of the show, the 'Green Dragon' steaming over Mytholmes Viaduct, approaching the tunnel, just before being transformed into the 'Green Dragon' for the 1970 feature film 'The Railway Children'.

📷 1969 // Barrie Rushton // KWVR Archive

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July 17, 2025 at 10:35 AM
🚂 The weekend might be over, but don’t worry!

LMS 41241 will be hauling the midweek steam service this Wednesday.

Then from Thursday to Sunday, it’s time for the Diesel Gala – four days of growling engines and non-stop railway action.

Will you be joining us? 👀

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June 15, 2025 at 6:01 PM
🎟️🍰 P-Way. Events. Catering. Admin. Engineering. Bars.🔧🚂

There are so many ways to get involved at KWVR – and we’ll support you every step of the way. Whether you’re into spreadsheets or spanners, there's a role for you.

👋 Get started: kwvr.co.uk/volunteer

#VolunteersWeek
June 6, 2025 at 9:20 AM
🚂 Thursday Traction!

Midweek steam with the Railway Children's 'Green Dragon' – enjoy 4 round trips today through the Worth Valley. 20% off Day Rovers for over 65s, treat yourself to a steamy day out!

🚂 52044 L&Y Class 25 'Ironclad'
🩷 Pink Timetable
June 5, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Get your hands on our brand-new 2026 Calendars –
📅 Choose from the classic KWVR 2026 Calendar or the stunning 2026 Lino Print Diesels Edition!

👕 Plus, kit yourself out in our latest gear:
🔥 Bold 37075 Navy Tee
🍷 Stylish 41241 Maroon Tee

🛒 Don’t miss out – grab yours now - kwvr.co.uk/shop/
May 30, 2025 at 12:58 PM
That’s a wrap on our 1940s Weekend! 🇬🇧

From swing tunes to steam trains — what a belter! Favourite moment for you?

Thanks for making it top notch, everyone.

📅 Next year’s dates: Sat 16th & Sun 17th May 2026.
See you there for more vintage fun!

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May 18, 2025 at 3:53 PM
🚃 Traction Tuesday 🚃

Have you booked your Day Rover yet? Our Diesel Gala is just over a month away, and it's shaping up to be one for the books! 📅🎟️

🔥 Confirmed Guest Locomotives 🔥
▪️ 47714 – BR Class 47
▪️ 55009 ‘Alycidon’ – BR Class 55
▪️ 37xxx – COLAS Class 37

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May 13, 2025 at 8:30 AM
🚂 The End of the Weekend🚂

As the weekend draws to a close, the last train departs Keighley Station. 41241 is hauling the steam service and has been joined by D0226 'Vulcan', 37075 BR Class 37, and 144011 BR Class 144 across the weekend.

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May 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM
💙 The Sunday Session 💙

Two trains take to the tracks today, with 41241 LMS 'Ivatt' Class 2MT hauling the steam service with the 'On Train Bar' open & Accessibility Carriage. One of the railways DMU will also be running, allowing you plenty of opportunity to hop on & off all day long!

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May 11, 2025 at 5:58 AM
🐟 This Saturday 🚂

Spend the evening onboard The Haworth Haddock this Saturday with tasty Fish & Chips, Live Music and two steam-hauled trips, the perfect way to spend a Saturday in the Valley!

▪ 10th May // £31pp (including a Day Rover)

Find out more and booking online: kwvr.co.uk/events/hawor...
May 6, 2025 at 5:07 PM
🚂 Full Steam Ahead 🚂

The 138-year-old locomotive takes pride of place at our Vintage Weekend! 52044 ‘Green Dragon’ steaming towards Oakworth Station — a true piece of living history

Have you taken a journey on the ‘L&Y Train’ this weekend?

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May 4, 2025 at 3:09 PM
▪ Vintage Weekend ▪

The timetable for the next three days, with plenty of trains along the valley.

🚂 52044 'Green Dragon' and 41241 will be in steam all three days.
🚃 Saturday will have 37075, and Sunday & Monday will have D9520

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May 2, 2025 at 1:18 PM
🚂 Not to be Moved🚂

Our online booking system, online shop, and phone bookings are currently unavailable. We’re working to restore everything and sincerely apologise for the inconvenience.

🎯 We aim to be back online by 3rd May.
May 1, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Steaming towards the 'Vintage Weekend' when 52044 will steam through the Valley, hauling the vintage L&Y Carriages, take a real step back into the Golden Age Travel from 3rd May to 5th May!

52044 bursting out of Mytholmes Tunnel over 50 years ago in the 1970s.

🚂 1970s // Howard Malham
May 1, 2025 at 9:17 AM
📍 The Old Parcels Office Café & Bar – Keighley Station 📍

We’re open Wednesday through Bank Holiday Monday this week, serving freshly made food, great coffee, local beers, and a relaxed station atmosphere.

Open from 9am; more info at 👉 theoldparcelsoffice.co.uk

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April 30, 2025 at 8:26 AM
🚂Membership Monday!🚂

Have you ever thought about joining the Society as a Member?
The Society celebrated its 60th Birthday in 2022 and has over 3,600 members.

📷 1973 // Ray Manning // KWVR Archive

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April 28, 2025 at 4:22 PM
🚂 Picture Perfect🚂

There is a little whisp of steam as today's train climbs out of the Valley and arrives in Oakworth. Have you visited over the weekend and caught a new favourite moment on camera?

🚂 41241 LMS 'Ivatt' Class 2MT

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April 27, 2025 at 12:52 PM
🚂 Over the Weekend!🚃

Two trains will run along the rails through the Worth Valley this weekend; we look forward to welcoming you on board to step back in time!

🚂 41421 LMS 'Ivatt' Class 2MT
🚃 37075 BR Class 37

You can plan your visit online: kwvr.co.uk/visiting-the...

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April 25, 2025 at 4:34 PM
The last day of our Holiday Adventure, with the last day of 'The Easter Express' steaming through the valley. 41241 seen there hauling the train along GN Straight towards Ingrow-West under the sping sunshine!

Have you got a new favourite moment or picture so ahre with us?
April 21, 2025 at 1:59 PM
🍴 Dinner is just around the corner! 🍴

Why not treat yourself to a proper Sunday roast by the fire at The Old Parcels Office? 🔥
Tuck in, warm up, and then hop on a train for a scenic ride through the stunning Worth Valley 🚂🍂

We’re right at Keighley Station — see you soon!

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April 20, 2025 at 10:07 AM
🎉 SATURDAY 10th MAY 🎉

Hop aboard for a night of unforgettable fun on the rails with the Haworth Haddock!
Enjoy a scenic ride through the beautiful Worth Valley behind a classic steam locomotive, and indulge in:

▪️ kwvr.co.uk/events/hawor...

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April 19, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Let us look after you at The Old Parcels Office over the Easter Weekend.

🍴 Get that Friday Feeling with a proper Full English served from 9.00am.
🍴 Join the Brunch Club today, between 11am & 2pm, selected mains 2 for £20.

🔶 Located at Keighley Station
April 18, 2025 at 7:56 AM
🚃 Easter Weekend Traction🚂

A mixture of steam and diesel will haul trains over the next four days. Will you join us for a journey?

18th April - 🚂🚃 41241 & D9520
19th April - 🚂🚃 41241 , 75078 & 37075 (First round trip)
20th April - 🚂🚂 41241 & 75078
21th April - 🚂🚃 41241 & D9520

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April 17, 2025 at 3:18 PM
🚂 Throwback Thursday 🚂

Steaming over Mytholmes Viaduct, delving 57 years back in the railways Archive to the re-opening day when today's locomotive hauled the first passenger service along the Worth Valley in preservation.

🚂 29/06/68 // Howard Malham // KWVR Archive

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April 17, 2025 at 7:40 AM