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SUMMARY:Car Boot Sale & AutoJumble
DESCRIPTION:One man’s trash is another man’s treasure! \nIf 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. \nWe have three such events through 2026 – on May 17 (when diesel trains will be running)\, on July 12 (when steam trains will be operating) and on September 13 (also steam). \nThe site will be open from 8.30am for set up and buyers can arrive from 9.00am. \nCars £5  Vans £7  \nBuyers FREE!! \nCash Only on the gate. No need to book a pitch – we have plenty of space. There is no requirement to book in advance\, and no requirement to pay in advance. Beware scammers who make seek to impersonate us and request payment! These events have their own Facebook page for short-notice updates (for example\, if there is poor weather) – search “Apedale Valley Light Railway Car Boot Sales” \nToilets and refreshments will be available. \nTrains on the railway will start from 10.00. Standard fares apply to train rides. Cash & Cards accepted for train rides and station shop sales. \n 
URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/car-boot-sale-autojumble
LOCATION:Apedale Valley Light Railway\, Loomer Road\, Chesterton\, Newcastle-under-Lyme\, Staffordshire\, ST5 7LB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T184622Z
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SUMMARY:Bus and Commercial Vehicles Rally
DESCRIPTION: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 – space considerations mean that we cannot accommodate large trailers. Thanks! \nThere will be a frequent service of buses to/from Newcastle bus station. Buses will run at approximate 20 minute intervals. The first departure from Apedale will be at 1030. The first departure from Newcastle will be at 1050. The final runs will be 1620 from Newcastle\, 1630 from Apedale. The journey time is approximately 15 minutes.
URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/bus-rally
LOCATION:Staffordshire
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260426T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T122448
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T213816Z
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SUMMARY:Drive-it Day
DESCRIPTION: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 from 1130 until 4pm\, with standard fares applied. \nFor more details of the drive-it day road event\, see here. Entry forms are here (Word version) and here (PDF).
URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/drive-it-day
LOCATION:Apedale Valley Light Railway\, Loomer Road\, Chesterton\, Newcastle-under-Lyme\, Staffordshire\, ST5 7LB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260425T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260425T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T122448
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SUMMARY:New Member's Day
DESCRIPTION:Fancy joining the team? Would you like to know about volunteering at Apedale? Wonder no more; April 25  is the date for your diary. On this day\, we will be running New Member’s Day. This will be the day when you can along to Apedale and find out about becoming a member of the Moseley Railway Trust and helping us run and maintain the railway and all the things which go with it. We will have tours and talks covering the following areas:\n\n\n• General membership\n• Shop work\n• Restoration/engineering\n• Railway operations\n\n\nYou’ll be able to take a look behind the scenes\, and have a go (under supervision!) at jobs like driving locos and being a train Guard. If you sign up for Trust membership on this day\, your membership will run through to the end of 2027!\n\n\n\nEvents will run from 1100 until 1500. If you are interested\, please register beforehand by sending an e-mail to operations@avlr.org.uk and letting us know what area of the Trust’s work you may be interested in. If you’re unsure – that’s not a problem\, but please let us know you’re coming along.
URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/new-members-day
LOCATION:Staffordshire
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260418T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260418T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T194313Z
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SUMMARY:Mayor's Charity Day
DESCRIPTION: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 advice through their helpline HOPELINE247 – call 0800 068 4141\, text 88247 or e-mail pat@papyrus-uk.org. Lines are open 24 hours a day\, 365 days a year. \nIn support of this wonderful cause\, we’ll be running steam trains and operating “drive-a-loco”\, with all donations from that going exclusively to Papyrus.
URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/mayors-charity-day
LOCATION:Apedale Valley Light Railway\, Loomer Road\, Chesterton\, Newcastle-under-Lyme\, Staffordshire\, ST5 7LB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260404T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260406T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T122448
CREATED:20180107T195124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T193443Z
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SUMMARY:Easter Egg Hunt
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/easter
LOCATION:Apedale Valley Light Railway\, Loomer Road\, Chesterton\, Newcastle-under-Lyme\, Staffordshire\, ST5 7LB\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Apedale Valley Light Railway":MAILTO:info@mrt.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260328T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260328T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T122448
CREATED:20251209T193100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T212237Z
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SUMMARY:Cadeby Light Railway Day
DESCRIPTION: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 the care of the Moseley Railway Trust. On this day\, we will operate some of that equipment and remember Teddy and Cadeby. \nUpdate 28/1/26:- Fares for this event will be:- Admission and a single  train – £5 adult\, £1 child. Day Rovers – Adult £15\, Children £3. Locos in use will be WOTO (impersonating another well-known Bagnall)\, plus a selection of the ex-Cadeby internal combustion fleet on passenger and freight trains. These will include Hudswell D558\, Motor Rails 2197\, 7710 (No.42) and 8748 (No.20). We are also delighted to welcome a visiting loco to the event – the little Cadeby petrol loco which (probably) hauled more passenger trains than the rest of the fleet combined. Intrigued? Only one way to find out! Trains will run from 1130 to 1600. NOTE that this event is on SATURDAY only. \nUpdate 18/3/26:- We will operate “Cadeby Trains” using Fauld wagons and the ex-Cadeby diesel locos. These trains will operate in between the main passenger trains (which will use the considerably more comfortable Ffestiniog coaches). The “Cadeby Trains” will be available for Day Rover ticket holders only.  The Fauld wagons are\, politely\, rather basic as passenger accommodation. Therefore\, they can only convey adults who are physically able to climb into the wagons. The main passenger train is\, of course\, available to all including wheelchair users.
URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/cadeby-light-railway-day
LOCATION:Apedale Valley Light Railway\, Loomer Road\, Chesterton\, Newcastle-under-Lyme\, Staffordshire\, ST5 7LB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260110T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T122448
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SUMMARY:Winter Steam Photo day (and night)
DESCRIPTION:Taking advantage of the dark evenings\, we will run a Winter Steam Photo Day on Saturday January 10th. The evet will feature the War Office Hunslet 1215 with War Department wagons and Hudswell Clarke 1238\, fresh from overhaul\, with a selection of skips. No passenger trains will be in operation\, so we will have free-range on the railway to set-up photo shots. \nThe event will start at 1300\, and run until around 2000 (at the latest) with lighting provided for night photos. The site gets very dark and very cold after sunset – and there are ample tripping hazards. So\, you must have a torch and sensible footwear (if you’re cold\, that’s your problem). \nIt will be operated on a “by donation” – card or cash – and it’s really simple – if we cover costs\, then we’ll probably run the event again! \nUpdate 1/1/26:- The plan for this day is as follows: \nOn arrival\, please report to the Station Shop where\, in exchange for a donation (card/cash\, suggested minimum £5\, you will get a lanyard (so we know who’s paid and a briefing sheet).  The plan is: \n1300-1400 – HE to operate on mainline doing run-pasts north to south (smokebox leading). North of AN. \nHC to be waiting in shed yard with wagons whilst this happens. \n1400-1430 – HE and HC1238 to do parallel moves\, AN yard to Field divergence. \n1430 – 1530 – HC1238 to operate on field with Beswicks skips \n(whilst this happens\, HE to park wagons on mainline and return to shed yard). \n1530 – HC1238 and train return to shed yard. HE shunt-releases skips from HC. \nHC1238 proceeds to mainline and couples to WDLR wagons. \n1530 – dusk – HC1238 does run-pasts on mainline to the north of AN. \nAfter dusk\, we will arrange a series of photo cameos:- \n\nBoth locos with WDLR wagons at Apedale Road\, using battery lights. Either double-head or use a runner to move tokens as needed.\nThen HC1238 to head to field via AN (to collect skips).\nWhilst this happens – shoot with HE1215 alongside approach road.\nHC1238 at Loos Loops with skips. Battery lights in use.\nHE1215 to be on mainline\, HC1238 alongside red shed – both locos in parallel.\nPlus any other ideas as they occur!!\n\nWe are open to requests and suggestions for photo set-ups – but please be aware that go/no-go decision by the site Duty Controller is final! \nImportant:- The weather forecast for the period up to and including the 10th is poor. If the weather turns out such that safety of the public or our volunteers is at risk\, we will have to cance. Any such decision will be updated here and on Facebook. Fingers crossed….
URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/winter-steam-photo-day-and-night
LOCATION:Apedale Valley Light Railway\, Loomer Road\, Chesterton\, Newcastle-under-Lyme\, Staffordshire\, ST5 7LB\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Apedale Valley Light Railway":MAILTO:info@mrt.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251227T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251227T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T122448
CREATED:20211122T173517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251214T135415Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Warmers steam gala
DESCRIPTION:Blow away the winter cobwebs with out Winter Warmers gala – one day only\, Saturday December 27th. We will be running four of the steam fleet. These will be the War Office Hunslet (HE1215\, no.303)\, Hudswell 1238\, Orenstein & Koppel 5662 (the big tender engine) and local favourite “Stanhope” (Kerr\, Stuart 2395\, from just down the road). Trains will run from 1130 to 4pm. Most action will be on the mainline with a mixture of passenger and freight ops. We’ll run onto the Field Railway if time\, available volunteers and the weather are on our side! Standard fares will be charged. \nUpdate 14 December:- There will be a change to the loco line-up for this event. Following re-planning of boiler exams\, the locos to be used will be “Stanhope”\, “Ogwen”\, “WOTO” and Orenstein 5662. There will be an opportunity to see the Hudswell and the Hunslet perform at the Photo Day on January 10.
URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/winter-warmer
LOCATION:Staffordshire
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250921T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250921T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T122448
CREATED:20241227T210246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T210246Z
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SUMMARY:Car Boot sale & Auto Jumble - September
DESCRIPTION:One man’s trash is another man’s treasure! \nIf 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. \nThe site will be open from 8.30am for set up and buyers can arrive from 9.00am. \nCars £5  Vans £7  \nBuyers FREE!! \nCash Only on the gate. No need to book a pitch – we have plenty of space.  \nToilets and refreshments will be available. \nDiesel Trains on the railway will start from 10.00. Standard fares apply to train rides. Cash & Cards accepted for train rides and station shop sales.
URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/car-boot-sale-auto-jumble-september
LOCATION:Staffordshire
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250809T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250810T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T122448
CREATED:20211121T195615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T210838Z
UID:5744-1754739000-1754841600@avlr.org.uk
SUMMARY:Teddy Bear Outing
DESCRIPTION:A family-focussed event\, especially for the little ones. Spot the bears on the journey\, solve a puzzle and win a prize. Kids with bears (or other furry friends) travel for free! Steam trains 1130 until 4pm every day\, with standard fares charged.
URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/teddy-bear-outing-3
LOCATION:Apedale Valley Light Railway\, Loomer Road\, Chesterton\, Newcastle-under-Lyme\, Staffordshire\, ST5 7LB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250802T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250803T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T122448
CREATED:20240101T180538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T212039Z
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SUMMARY:Full Steam for Forces
DESCRIPTION:We commemorate and remember the role of our armed forces in making the world which we live in. There’s something for everyone\, old and young\, the family group and the committed history buff. We’ll have displays by First World War living history groups\, with tours of the replica Trench. Steam trains will be operating from 1130 until 4pm on both days.  Fares for this events are as follows:- Adults £6\, Children £4\, Family £15.50. These are admission tickets including a single train ride. Day Rover tickets are also available\, allowing unlimited travel on the railway. They are priced at Adult £17\, Children £11 and family £44. HRA passes and similar are NOT accepted for this event.
URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/full-steam-forces
LOCATION:Staffordshire
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250720T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250720T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T122448
CREATED:20241227T210119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T210119Z
UID:6527-1753002000-1753027200@avlr.org.uk
SUMMARY:Car Boot Sale & Auto Jumble - July
DESCRIPTION:One man’s trash is another man’s treasure! \nIf 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. \nThe site will be open from 8.30am for set up and buyers can arrive from 9.00am. \nCars £5  Vans £7  \nBuyers FREE!! \nCash Only on the gate. No need to book a pitch – we have plenty of space.  \nToilets and refreshments will be available. \nDiesel Trains on the railway will start from 10.00. Standard fares apply to train rides. Cash & Cards accepted for train rides and station shop sales.
URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/car-boot-sale-auto-jumble-july
LOCATION:Staffordshire
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250614T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250615T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T122448
CREATED:20211121T195615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T210432Z
UID:5032-1749900600-1750003200@avlr.org.uk
SUMMARY:Teddy Bear Outing
DESCRIPTION:A family-focussed event\, especially for the little ones. Spot the bears on the journey\, solve a puzzle and win a prize. Kids with bears (or other furry friends) travel for free! Steam trains 1130 until 4pm every day\, with standard fares charged.
URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/teddy-bear-outing
LOCATION:Apedale Valley Light Railway\, Loomer Road\, Chesterton\, Newcastle-under-Lyme\, Staffordshire\, ST5 7LB\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Apedale Valley Light Railway":MAILTO:info@mrt.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250118T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250118T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T122448
CREATED:20241227T201442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T194051Z
UID:6524-1737201600-1737219600@avlr.org.uk
SUMMARY:Penrhyn Steam-Up Day
DESCRIPTION:Sixty years ago\, on January 15 1965\, the last steam train operated within the vast Penrhyn slate quarries in North Wales. That last train was operated by Avonside loco “Ogwen” – and the driver wrote his name and the date inside the cab to mark this end of an era. \nSince then\, “Ogwen” has been to the USA and returned\, has been restored back to steam and now lives at Apedale – but the inscription in the cab remains! \nTo mark this anniversary\, we will operate our two ex-Penrhyn locos – “Ogwen” and “Stanhope” with a selection of suitable slate wagons. This will be a very informal day; no passenger trains will operate\, and admission will be by donation. Trains will run from around 1200. \nNote that the advert in January “Narrow Gauge World” magazine contains an incorrect date for this event.
URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/penrhyn-steam-up-day
LOCATION:Staffordshire
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241012T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241013T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T122448
CREATED:20240101T174112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T165952Z
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SUMMARY:War Office Hunslet running weekend
DESCRIPTION:All our trains will be operated by the War Office Locomotive Trust’s Hunslet loco\, built in 1916. More information here on the loco. An opportunity to see a genuine war veteran at work! Trains  will  run  from  1130  until 4pm\,  with  standard  fares  charged.
URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/war-office-hunslet-running-weekend
LOCATION:Staffordshire
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240803T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240804T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T122448
CREATED:20240101T180245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240101T181519Z
UID:6141-1722684600-1722787200@avlr.org.uk
SUMMARY:World War One loco running weekend
DESCRIPTION:2024 is the 110th anniversary of the start of World War One. To mark this\, we’ll be using the War Office Locomotive Trust’s Hunslet loco\, built in 1916 on all our trains . More information here on the loco. An opportunity to see a genuine war veteran at work!  Hopefully\, we’ll also be displaying some of our extensive collection of First World War military railway equipment\, and the Trench will be open for visitors. Trains  will  run  from  1130  until 4pm\,  with  standard  fares  charged.
URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/world-war-one-loco-running-weekend
LOCATION:Staffordshire
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240629T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240630T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T122448
CREATED:20240408T201654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T202018Z
UID:6263-1719658800-1719763200@avlr.org.uk
SUMMARY:Visiting loco - "Sir Tom"
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to announce that we will be hosting a visiting loco at the end of June. Bagnall saddle tank “Sir Tom” will be visiting Apedale as part of a tour away from its normal base at Threlkeld in Cumbria. This delightful loco has a Staffordshire pedigree\, being a Stafford product. However\, its working life was down south\, at a cable manufacturing works in Kent. Standard fares will be charged\, and “Sir Tom” will be in operation on both days. It is possible that further dates may be added nearer to the time – watch this space!
URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/visiting-loco-sir-tom
LOCATION:Apedale Valley Light Railway\, Loomer Road\, Chesterton\, Newcastle-under-Lyme\, Staffordshire\, ST5 7LB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240518T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240519T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T122448
CREATED:20230628T200310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T163750Z
UID:5961-1716026400-1716138000@avlr.org.uk
SUMMARY:ListerFest\, 18 and 19 May 2024
DESCRIPTION:Moseley Railway Trust announces ListerFest for 18 & 19 May 2024 \n\n\n\nThe Moseley Railway Trust is proud to announce ListerFest! To be held over the weekend of 18 & 19 May 2024\, this event will take place at the Trust’s Apedale Valley Light Railway. This 2’0” gauge railway is located at the Apedale Community Country Park\, Newcastle-under-Lyme\, Staffordshire. R A Lister & Co was an engineering company located at Dursley\, Gloucestershire. They became well-known for the production of small internal combustion engines. The company branched out into industrial vehicles which used these engines. Initially\, these were the road-based Auto-Truck and then the Rail Truck. These characterful little locomotives were noted for being lightweight\, and they therefore found a particular niche in industrial use. Some of the very last locomotives to be used on industrial narrow gauge railways in the UK were of Lister manufacture. ListerFest will celebrate all things Lister! Inevitably\, there will be a focus on Rail Trucks\, but the event will showcase the vast variety of machines of all shapes and sizes which came out of the factory. As a starting point\, the Moseley Railway Trust already has four operational Lister locomotives in the collection at Apedale – the fourth being Lister 52031 of 1960\, which has been recently subject to a thorough restoration\, and was launched into service at Apedale during the “Anything Goes” event of 24 & 25 June. The Trust invites owners of anything Lister\, but most especially Rail Trucks\, to get in touch to register interest in attending.  \nExhibit entry forms here (Word) and here (pdf). \nUpdate – Feb 2024:- The fares for this event will be £8 adults\, £4 children\, £18 family. Standard fares include site admission and a single train ride. Day Rover tickets are available\, £25 adults\, £15 children\, £55 family. HRA passes etc are NOT valid at this event. \nWe are also delighted to welcome a large number of Lister Autotrucks\, a Lister diesel roller and many stationary engines! But plenty of space for more – so please download and complete entry forms. \nUpdate – April 2024 \nThe current list of expected visiting locomotives is as follows (in works number order\, where known): \nLister 3834 c/o Mr Brian Faulkner (this is a tentative attendee currently) \nLister 4088 c/o Abbey Pumping Station Museum\, Leicester \nLister 7280A c/o Mr Neil Clayton. It is hoped a second loco from Mr Clayton’s collection will attend. \nLister 8022 c/o Mr Brian Faulkner  \nLister 11410 c/o Mr Rick Stewart \nLister 14005 “Steam Tram” c/o Tanat Valley Railway\, Rich Morris Collection. Static exhibit. \nLister 28890 c/o Mr Alan Frodsham \nLister 33650 c/o Mr Brian Faulkner  \nLister 34521 c/o The Amberley Museum rail group \nLister 34523 c/o North Gloucestershire Railway\, Toddington \nLister 39005 c/o Tanat Valley Railway\, Rich Morris Collection.  \nLister 41803 c/o Mr Colin Copcutt \nLister Blackstone 51651 c/o Mr Ian Hughes \nLister Blackstone 54181 c/o Mr Gareth Rees \nLister Blackstone 56371 c/o Mr Brian Faulkner  \nLister-engined Ruston 166010 c/o Mr Martin O’Keefe \nIn addition\, resident Listers 50888\, 52031\, 52610 and 52885 are expected to be operating\, along with Lister-engined Keef No.4. Lister 52528 is a long-term restoration project\, but will be on display. Discussions continue with several other loco owners. \nOn each day\, the first train will be at 10:00. Between 10:00 and 11:30\, the passenger trains will be operated by combinations of Lister locos. From 1130 until 1400\, trains will alternate between Lister traction and steam loco “Stanhope”. Between 14:00 and 15:00\, there will be a Grand Parade of Listers around the Field. Between 15:00 and 16:00\, Lister passenger trains will alternate with “Stanhope”. Between 16:00 and 17:00\, Listers will again haul the passenger train exclusively. After 17:00 on Saturday\, we’ll probably do something special – but that will be planned nearer the time. Conscious that many locos have not been seen in public for some years\, and certainly have not hauled a passenger train\, we will attempt to ensure that every loco has at least one trip on the passenger train during the weekend. The exact order will depend on locos passing Fitness to Run exams and their haulage capabilities being assessed. We will try to publish a loco vs train times schedule nearer the time – but this is likely to be on Friday 17th! \n 
URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/listerfest-18-and-19-may-2024
LOCATION:Apedale Valley Light Railway\, Loomer Road\, Chesterton\, Newcastle-under-Lyme\, Staffordshire\, ST5 7LB\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Apedale Valley Light Railway":MAILTO:info@mrt.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231014T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231015T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T122448
CREATED:20221228T200848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T192727Z
UID:5748-1697283000-1697385600@avlr.org.uk
SUMMARY:Farewell\, Hudswell
DESCRIPTION:It doesn’t feel like ten years since our Hudswell Clarke steam loco came into service – but it is. It’s now due for an overhaul\, and this will be the last weekend for a while when this loco will be in use. Come and say adieu to a faithful servant of the railway. For your added entertainment\, we will also be operating the Hudswell’s comrade-in-arms\, the War Office Hunslet no.303. Trains will run 1130 to 4pm\, standard fares charged.
URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/farewell-hudswell
LOCATION:Apedale Valley Light Railway\, Loomer Road\, Chesterton\, Newcastle-under-Lyme\, Staffordshire\, ST5 7LB\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Apedale Valley Light Railway":MAILTO:info@mrt.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230916T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230917T163000
DTSTAMP:20260525T122448
CREATED:20211122T172851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T201429Z
UID:5068-1694862000-1694968200@avlr.org.uk
SUMMARY:Autumn Steam Gala
DESCRIPTION:Our annual railway gala; frequent service of steam trains plus demonstration trains on the field railway. Our loco shed will be open for visits\, and the WW1 Trench will be welcoming visitors. \nWe are delighted to announce that we will be hosting a unique vertical boiler locomotive “Taffy”. Owned by Patrick Keef\, this unusual loco will be making its first visit to Apedale. It will join the expected line-up of the home fleet – “Stanhope”\, Hudswell Clarke 1238\, “Ogwen”\, Orenstein 5662\, and Hunslet 1215 – providing a varied operation with the six steam locos plus a supporting cast of Internal Combustion marvels. \nFares will be £8 adults\, £4 children\, £18 family. Tickets include general site admission\, including access to the main shed (where there will be stalls and refreshments)\, the WW1 Trench and the Field Railway. Extra train tickets can be bought at standard fares.
URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/autumn-steam-gala
LOCATION:Apedale Valley Light Railway\, Loomer Road\, Chesterton\, Newcastle-under-Lyme\, Staffordshire\, ST5 7LB\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Apedale Valley Light Railway":MAILTO:info@mrt.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230624T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230625T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T122448
CREATED:20221228T194448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T184047Z
UID:5737-1687604400-1687708800@avlr.org.uk
SUMMARY:Anything Goes weekend
DESCRIPTION:As the name suggests\, this is the weekend when pretty much anything mechanical is unleashed on the Apedale site. Trains will be hauled by a mixture of steam locos and some of our huge collection of internal combustion machines. The event field will be full of stationary engines\, old vehicles\, pretty much anything mechanical. If you have an old machine which you’d like to bring along – we’d be delighted to see you. Download the event entry form here. \nTrains will run from 1130 to 4pm on each day\, and standard train fares are charged. There is no fee for train ticket holders to visit the event field area. \nUpdate 30 May 2023:- The steam locos working during the event will be Kerr\, Stuart “Stanhope” and Orenstein & Koppel 5662. Diesel locos will work passenger trains as follows:- \nSaturday AM – first train 1130 – Ruston “Vulcan”\, then steam until last train (1600) worked by Hudswell\, Clarke D558. \nSunday AM – first train 1130 – Motor Rail 22235 “Haslemere”\, then steam until last train (1600) worked by Motor Rail 1320. \n \n 
URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/anything-goes-weekend
LOCATION:Apedale Valley Light Railway\, Loomer Road\, Chesterton\, Newcastle-under-Lyme\, Staffordshire\, ST5 7LB\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Apedale Valley Light Railway":MAILTO:info@mrt.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230527T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230529T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T122448
CREATED:20221228T192021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T200421Z
UID:5728-1685185200-1685376000@avlr.org.uk
SUMMARY:Military Trains
DESCRIPTION:Apedale boasts the UK’s premier collection of railway equipment from the First World War\, and this weekend is the opportunity to see it at work. WW1-era locos will haul passenger trains. Freight trains will see both ww1-era and military trains from later years demonstrated. Visitors can also tour our replica Trench\, and learn a little more about the experiences of soldiers during the Great War. \nWe welcome potential exhibitors\, and an exhibit entry form may be downloaded here. Passenger trains will run from 1130 to 4pm on all days. \nFares for this event are Adults £5\, children £3\, family £12. This allows for a train ride and access to the wider site. Day Rover tickets will be available if you fancy several train rides!
URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/military-trains
LOCATION:Apedale Valley Light Railway\, Loomer Road\, Chesterton\, Newcastle-under-Lyme\, Staffordshire\, ST5 7LB\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Apedale Valley Light Railway":MAILTO:info@mrt.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221227T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221227T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T122448
CREATED:20211122T173517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T173525Z
UID:5077-1672140600-1672156800@avlr.org.uk
SUMMARY:Winter Warmers
DESCRIPTION:Blow away the post-Christmas stupor with a steam train ride. Trains 1130 – 4pm. Standard fares will be charged.
URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/winter-warmers
LOCATION:Staffordshire
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221105T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221105T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T122448
CREATED:20220815T202840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220815T203124Z
UID:5509-1667656800-1667664000@avlr.org.uk
SUMMARY:Welsh Slate Day - take 2
DESCRIPTION:This will be a chance to see and photograph the steam locos “Stanhope” and “Ogwen” operating with two trains of slate wagons – a pair of recently rebuilt wagons from the Ffestiniog Railway and a trio of ex-Dinorwic wagons\, recently refurbished. Note that no passenger trains will be operating on this day. The event will run from 1400 to 1600 on Saturday only.
URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/welsh-slate-day-take-2
LOCATION:Apedale Valley Light Railway\, Loomer Road\, Chesterton\, Newcastle-under-Lyme\, Staffordshire\, ST5 7LB\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Apedale Valley Light Railway":MAILTO:info@mrt.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221008T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221009T163000
DTSTAMP:20260525T122448
CREATED:20211122T173151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T173151Z
UID:5071-1665228600-1665333000@avlr.org.uk
SUMMARY:Hunslet 1215 Running Days
DESCRIPTION:We round-off the main season with a weekend with train operated by WW1 veteran Hunslet 1215 – a unique loco\, built in Leeds\, worked in France\, sent to Australia\, restored again in Yorkshire! Trains run 1130 to 4pm\, with standard fares charged.
URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/hunslet-1215-running-days
LOCATION:Staffordshire
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220821T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220821T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T122448
CREATED:20220624T164602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220624T164602Z
UID:5457-1661081400-1661097600@avlr.org.uk
SUMMARY:Kerr\, Stuart day
DESCRIPTION:For one day only\, we welcome a visit from Graham Morris and his Kerr\, Stuart Wren loco “Peter Pan”. This loco is 100 years young in 2022\, and this will be a visit to the city of its construction. Kerr\, Stuart were a prolific builder of (mainly) steam locos\, with their works being in Stoke-on-Trent. We will also be running our resident Kerr\, Stuart loco “Stanhope”\, giving a rare opportunity to see these two Stoke Steam Survivors operating together at Apedale. Trains will run from 1130 to 1600\, with standard fares being charged.
URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/kerr-stuart-day
LOCATION:Apedale Valley Light Railway\, Loomer Road\, Chesterton\, Newcastle-under-Lyme\, Staffordshire\, ST5 7LB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220813T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220814T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T122448
CREATED:20211121T195819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T171450Z
UID:5035-1660390200-1660492800@avlr.org.uk
SUMMARY:Teddy Bear Outing
DESCRIPTION:A family-focussed event\, especially for the little ones. Spot the bears on the journey\, solve a puzzle and win a prize. Kids with bears (or other furry friends) travel for free! Steam trains 1130 until 4pm every day\, with standard fares charged.
URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/teddy-bear-outing-2
LOCATION:Staffordshire
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220806T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220806T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T122448
CREATED:20220524T193836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220721T164834Z
UID:5422-1659785400-1659801600@avlr.org.uk
SUMMARY:Welsh Slate Day - Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:Due to circumstances beyond MRT control\, we have had to cancel this event. Please note that we will still be running steam trains from 1130 to 4pm on this day.
URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/welsh-slate-day
LOCATION:Apedale Valley Light Railway\, Loomer Road\, Chesterton\, Newcastle-under-Lyme\, Staffordshire\, ST5 7LB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220709T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220710T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T122448
CREATED:20211121T201457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220612T170826Z
UID:5040-1657366200-1657468800@avlr.org.uk
SUMMARY:Services in Support weekend
DESCRIPTION:This weekend sees us mark the contribution made by all of the UK’s services\, both military and civil. We will welcome exhibits showing off the “blue light services” and historic military equipment.  Apedale boasts the UK’s premier collection of railway equipment from the First World War\, and this weekend is the opportunity to see it at work. WW1-era locos will haul passenger trains. Freight trains will see both ww1-era and military trains from later years demonstrated. Visitors can also tour our replica Trench\, and learn a little more about the experiences of soldiers during the Great War. \nStandard fares will be charged for this event. \nWe welcome potential exhibitors\, and an exhibit entry form may be downloaded here. \nPassenger trains will run from 1130 to 4pm on both days.
URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/services-in-support
LOCATION:Staffordshire
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