Last updated : 5 September 2010
Information added in recent updates
Christmas Order Form
Photo Gallery
Magazines wanted
Christmas Dinner, Uniform Order Update - see below
Updated Rolling Stock List

Wensleydale Railway Association
Patrons : Christopher Awdry, The Lord Bolton, Mike Harding,
Robert Hardy CBE, Michael Palin CBE
The Wensleydale Railway Association Ltd is a company limited by guarantee with no shareholders. The Management Board of WRA Ltd is responsible for the day to day running of the Association.
The current Board members are Ken Monkman (Chairman), John Thompson (Vice Chairman),
John Mazzucchi (Treasurer), Peter Guy, Angus Maude, Nigel Park,
Amanda Pearson, Colin Randolph, Paul Warren and Tim Williamson  
Minutes Secretary : Judith Sykes
Registered in England No 5731780 at Leeming Bar Station, Leases Road, Leeming Bar,
North Yorkshire, DL7 9AR

(Photo: Andy Ripley)

The Wensleydale Railway Association (WRA) is a membership body which campaigns for the reinstatement of the railway from Northallerton to Garsdale.
It established Wensleydale Railway plc which is now responsible for the operation of the existing line. It supports the development of the Wensleydale Railway with fund raising and its members provide the volunteers who work for the plc and make the line viable.
You will find many examples of volunteer activities on this site.
Annual subscription for an individual is £15; other rates available
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For specific WRA enquiries please see the Contact Us Page.

To submit material for publication on this website or to report errors/omissions in existing content, please email the Web Editor.

For information about all aspects of the Wensleydale Railway (including train times and fares) please visit Wensleydale Railway plc or email with enquiries.

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 Track Appeal - Help us reach our target of £100,000

Why do we need a Track Appeal?
Click to download our leaflet
The leaflet includes a form for cheque and standing order donations
 
Please note that the online Donate facility is suspended until further notice

 

The Current Total Amount Raised is  £52,457.78
 

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Latest News

Special Events Coming Soon!

Diesel Gala (24-26 September) and Bedale Fireworks (6 November)

See Diary of Events Page for other events
(updated 31 August 2010)

Staff and Volunteers Christmas Dinner
Friday 26 November 2010   7.30pm
at The Coore Arms, Scruton
Tickets £17.95 from Tubby Booth at Leeming Bar Office
(posted 5 August 2010)

 WRA Uniform Orders
Next order for items of uniform will be made on 1 September
and thereafter on alternate months.

Please give your requirements to
Michael Mitton , tel : 01609 748326 or Email Uniform Coordinator
(posted 5 August 2010)

Local Residents - Ticket Discounts 
Apply for a Residents Discount card
and get 25% off standard return tickets
on the Wensleydale Railway.
Click for more details
(posted 29 July 2010)

Wensleydale Railway 2011 Calendar

The WR Calendar 2011 is now available to buy at the usual WR retail outlets (price held at £6.95).

Featuring shots of the Railway's resident and visiting rolling stock at locations along the line, the calendar is supplied packaged with mailing envelope.

Available by mail order using the
Christmas Order Form

 

 Visit the Retail and Fundraising Page for more Christmas ideas.
(updated 5 September 2010)

Dinky Toy Enthusiast?
Pop into Leyburn Shop as soon as you can to see
our great range of collectable (1950s/1960s) Dinky Toys
or call 01969 625182 on train running days for further details
or to reserve an item.
The Retail and Fundraising Page has more great shop items.
(posted 15 July 2010)

WRA 250 Club News

In the current year £450 has been donated for the purchase four hot water boilers and items of crockery for Catering. The Club Committee thanks 250 Club members for their support in making these purchases possible.

2010/11 renewal details are now being despatched. 
New applications for the next period should be sent in by the end of August for inclusion in the October draw onwards.

Click here to see the latest winners
(updated 2 August 2010)

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Picture Credits

 The current "page header" of 
66098 is by Barry Wetherell

Copyright of all pictures on this site rests with the
relevant individuals who are credited on each photo


IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
Trespass on the railway or lineside is a criminal offence.
The ONLY circumstances in which anyone - WRA member, WR shareholder or employee - may walk on the 22 mile section from the run-out loop near Castle Hills junction to the present end of the rails at Redmire is when they hold a valid WR Personal Track Safety Certificate and have a DUTY to be on the line at that time.
In the interest of railway safety, the WR will not hesitate to prosecute trespassers.

The closed railway line between Redmire and Garsdale is private property.
Membership of the WRA or shareholding in WR plc does not confer the right to walk upon it, except along the few sections where there is a public right of way.

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