Forty years ago, in 1986, the world bid farewell to the Rev Teddy Boston. Immortalised as the Fat Clergyman in the Thomas the Tank Engine stories, Teddy Boston built and operated the 2'0" gauge Cadeby Light Railway around the village rectory gardens. After that railway closed, much of the equipment came to Apedale and under […]

We welcome the Easter Bunny back to Apedale and the Easter Egg Hunt.  Easter Saturday, Sunday & Monday. Steam trains 11:30-4pm. Standard fares apply and no need to book - just turn up and ride. Can you spot the Easter Eggs down the railway? Prizes for kids who get them all!

We are honoured to be supporting Councillor Robert Bettley-Smith and his chosen charity, Papyrus. Papyrus works to prevent suicide amongst the young. Suicide is the main cause of death in people under the age of 35 in the UK. Every year more than 1,800 young people take their own lives. Papyrus provides confidential support and […]

Drive-It Day is a national event when owners of classic road vehicles are encourage to get them out where they belong - on the road. At Apedale, we're delighted to offer a destination for these classic vehicles - we've got tea, toilets and steam trains - what could be better? We'll be running the trains […]

We will host a wide variety of preserved buses and other historic commercial vehicles. The railway will run steam trains from 1130 to 4pm, and standard fares will be charged.  We welcome entries from the owners of preserved buses and commercial vehicles. Entry forms may be found here (Word) and here (Pdf). One point - […]