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 - […]

One man's trash is another man's treasure! If you are looking for an excuse to get rid of things you no longer require, or want to come and sell your goods, we have the perfect event for you. We have three such events through 2026 - on May 17 (when diesel trains will be running), […]

It’s a Bagnall Bank Holiday! Building on their partnership agreement signed in 2025, the Apedale Valley Light Railway, the West Lancashire Light Railway and Amerton Railway are delighted to announce their first jointly-organised event. All three railways have steam locomotives built by the company W.G.Bagnall of Stafford – and it will possible to travel behind […]

A new one for the diary - but following a familiar theme. This is a family-focussed event, where children will be able to take part in a simple quiz along the journey, looking out for animals which may live in the adjacent Apedale Country Park. Steam trains will run from 1130 until 4pm. Standard fees […]

110 years ago, in 1916, a Bedford engineering company created the first Motor Rail locomotive. Trading as "Simplex", they went on to become one of the UK's most prolific builders of narrow gauge internal-combustion locos. This will be a special weekend celebrating that heritage through the significant collection of such locos at Apedale. Frequent trains […]