BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Apedale Valley Light Railway - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Apedale Valley Light Railway X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://avlr.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Apedale Valley Light Railway REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260525T160000 DTSTAMP:20260412T151112 CREATED:20251209T215713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T211323Z UID:7033-1779535800-1779724800@avlr.org.uk SUMMARY:Bagnall Bank Holiday DESCRIPTION:It’s a Bagnall Bank Holiday! \nBuilding 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 Bagnall locos at each of the railways over the Spring Bank Holiday – May 23\, 24 and 25. \nA joint ticket will allow all-day travel on each of the railways during their operating hours. Priced at just £10 for adults and £3 for children\, the tickets can be bought at any of the three railways and then used on the other two railways at any point over the bank holiday weekend. Tickets can also be bought in advance on-line here. \nIt will\, of course\, always be possible to visit just one or two of the railways and buy tickets at the normal prices. \nDuring the weekend Apedale will operate their 1924-built Bagnall “WOTO”. “Sybil”\, built in 1906\, will be operating at the West Lancashire Light Railway’s site at Hesketh Bank. Finally\, the oldest of them all – “Isabel”\, dating back to 1897 – will be running at Amerton. \nAll three locos came from the same factory\, and all three are to the same basic design. But there are significant differences between them\, showing how the design evolved and modernised over the years. \nOn behalf of the three railways\, Simon Lomax (interim chair of the Moseley Railway Trust\, operator of the Apedale Valley Light Railway) said “This jointly-organised event is another step in drawing our three little railways closer together. We look forward to seeing how many visitors manage to ride behind all three Bagnalls during the bank holiday weekend!” \nThe West Lancashire Light Railway is a 2’0” gauge railway operating at Hesketh Bank\, located between Preston and Southport. Amerton Railway is located near to Stafford\, and is owned and operated by Staffordshire Narrow Gauge Railway Limited. The Apedale Valley Light Railway\, located near Newcastle-under-Lyme\, is owned and operated by the Moseley Railway Trust. \n  URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/bagnall-bank-holiday LOCATION:Apedale Valley Light Railway\, Loomer Road\, Chesterton\, Newcastle-under-Lyme\, Staffordshire\, ST5 7LB\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://avlr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_4475-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Apedale Valley Light Railway":MAILTO:info@mrt.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260614T160000 DTSTAMP:20260412T151112 CREATED:20251214T141250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251214T141250Z UID:7050-1781350200-1781452800@avlr.org.uk SUMMARY:Park Animals - Family event DESCRIPTION: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 will be charged. No need to book in advance – just turn up\, pay in the shop and ride! URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/park-animals-family-event LOCATION:Apedale Valley Light Railway\, Loomer Road\, Chesterton\, Newcastle-under-Lyme\, Staffordshire\, ST5 7LB\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://avlr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_2642-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Apedale Valley Light Railway":MAILTO:info@mrt.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260628T160000 DTSTAMP:20260412T151112 CREATED:20251214T141714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T192654Z UID:7052-1782559800-1782662400@avlr.org.uk SUMMARY:Motor Rail Mania DESCRIPTION: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 will operate using Motor Rail diesel and petrol locos. The event will run from 1130 until 4pm on both days. If you own a Motor Rail and fancy bringing it to join the fun\, get in touch via the website “contact us” button. \n110 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 will operate using Motor Rail diesel and petrol locos. The event will run from 1130 until 4pm on both days. If you own a Motor Rail and fancy bringing it to join the fun\, get in touch! \nUpdate 28/1/26: Fares for this event will be – Admission and one ride – Adults £8\, children £1. Day Rovers – Adults £25\, children £12.\nWe are pleased to announce that\, as part of this event\, we are hosting our first diesel-centred photo charter event themed around the Leighton Buzzard sand railway\, staring some of our home fleet\, and potentially some visiting locos depending on availability. \nAn early start of 07.30 and running until 10.30\, just in time for the gala to kick off in style at 11.00. Priced at £40 this includes access to the photo charter\, a return train ride and site access during the Saturday of the event. Please use the website “contact us” button to book onto the charter event. \nUpdate 25/2/26:- We are pleased to announce our first two visiting locomotives for the Motor Rail Mania gala\, which will be on June 27 & 28 this year. \n\nMR 8695 and MR 10409\, known respectively as Leighton Buzzard Nos. 30 and 43 come to us from their Bedfordshire home. In the case of No.43\, this will be the first time it has left its home county in its 72 years of service. All being well\, both locomotives will operate demonstration freight and passenger trains over the gala weekend. We are very grateful to Leighton Buzzard for allowing the engines to visit us. Subject to availability\, both locomotives will take part in our Leighton Buzzard themed photo charter on the Saturday of the event.\n\n\nUpdate 8/4/26:- We are delighted to announce two more visiting locomotives for our Motor Rail Mania event on June 27 and June 28. Coming with thanks to our colleagues at the Golden Valley Light Railway (www.gvlr.org.uk) are Motor Rails 8739 of 1942 and 60S364 of 1968. 8739\, known as “Pioneer” after the company it worked for\, has an unusual outline\, having been rebuilt with a Deutz air-cooled engine. It has operated very few passenger trains in its life\, mainly during a spell at an extremely short-lived 2’0″ gauge railway at the Pingles leisure centre in Nuneaton – this closed in 1997. Known as “Campbells”\, MR 60S364this loco worked at a brickworks which backed onto the Barrow Hill roundhouse (now a museum) before moving to the GVLR.\nWe are grateful to both the GVLR for allowing loan of two of their locos\, and to a sponsor for supporting the movement costs. URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/motor-rail-mania LOCATION:Apedale Valley Light Railway\, Loomer Road\, Chesterton\, Newcastle-under-Lyme\, Staffordshire\, ST5 7LB\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://avlr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DSC_0090-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Apedale Valley Light Railway":MAILTO:info@mrt.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260712T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260712T160000 DTSTAMP:20260412T151112 CREATED:20251209T214353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T214736Z UID:7028-1783845000-1783872000@avlr.org.uk 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-2 LOCATION:Apedale Valley Light Railway\, Loomer Road\, Chesterton\, Newcastle-under-Lyme\, Staffordshire\, ST5 7LB\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://avlr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/20230507_121848-Dan-Warner-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Apedale Valley Light Railway":MAILTO:info@mrt.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260808T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260809T160000 DTSTAMP:20260412T151112 CREATED:20251214T144534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251214T144757Z UID:7054-1786188600-1786291200@avlr.org.uk SUMMARY:Friendly Engines Weekend! DESCRIPTION:Our Friendly Engines will be coming out to greet our younger visitors – how many will you be able to spot during the journey? \nSteam trains will run from 1130 to 4pm on both days. Standard fares will be charged – and no need to book ahead\, just arrive\, pay in the shop\, and hop on the next train. URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/friendly-engines-weekend LOCATION:Apedale Valley Light Railway\, Loomer Road\, Chesterton\, Newcastle-under-Lyme\, Staffordshire\, ST5 7LB\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://avlr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_3302-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Apedale Valley Light Railway":MAILTO:info@mrt.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260829T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260830T160000 DTSTAMP:20260412T151112 CREATED:20181120T163305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251214T145223Z UID:1882-1788001200-1788105600@avlr.org.uk SUMMARY:Leafers at t’pit DESCRIPTION:A gathering of Land Rovers – but only Leaf Spring Land Rover qualify! Lots of 4×4 nostalgia for everyone. The organising group operate a Facebook group\, which is here. \nCamping is available from Friday 29th but needs to be booked beforehand – please e-mail to leafersattpit@gmail.com to book camping slots. \nSteam trains will run from 1130 to 4pm on both days\, with standard fares charged. URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/leafers-at-tpit LOCATION:Apedale Valley Light Railway\, Loomer Road\, Chesterton\, Newcastle-under-Lyme\, Staffordshire\, ST5 7LB\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://avlr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DSC_0009-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Apedale Valley Light Railway":MAILTO:info@mrt.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260831T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260831T160000 DTSTAMP:20260412T151112 CREATED:20180107T201213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T213506Z UID:2451-1788174000-1788192000@avlr.org.uk SUMMARY:Classic Cars and Steam Trains day DESCRIPTION:Classic Cars & Steam Trains day. Steam trains 1130-4pm. Standard fares apply. Chrome and old leather mixes with our gleaming steam engines! \nFancy bringing your classic? You would be most welcome\, and we are usually judged one of the friendliest and most welcoming venues on the “circuit”. The entry form for the show are here (word format) and here (pdf format). \n  URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/classiccars LOCATION:Apedale Valley Light Railway\, Loomer Road\, Chesterton\, Newcastle-under-Lyme\, Staffordshire\, ST5 7LB\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://avlr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_3480-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Apedale Valley Light Railway":MAILTO:info@mrt.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T160000 DTSTAMP:20260412T151112 CREATED:20251209T214538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T214653Z UID:7030-1789288200-1789315200@avlr.org.uk 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-sales-autojumble LOCATION:Apedale Valley Light Railway\, Loomer Road\, Chesterton\, Newcastle-under-Lyme\, Staffordshire\, ST5 7LB\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://avlr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_3581-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Apedale Valley Light Railway":MAILTO:info@mrt.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260920T160000 DTSTAMP:20260412T151112 CREATED:20241229T202549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251214T150017Z UID:6580-1789817400-1789920000@avlr.org.uk SUMMARY:September Railway Gala DESCRIPTION:Our traditional autumn railway gala\, with the usual format for an Apedale Gala – lots of steam\, lots of movements\, lots to see! \nFull details will be announced later in 2026 – but just mark this one in your diary! \nHRA passes will not be valid. Trains will run from 1130 until 1600 on both days. URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/september-railway-gala-avlr15 LOCATION:Apedale Valley Light Railway\, Loomer Road\, Chesterton\, Newcastle-under-Lyme\, Staffordshire\, ST5 7LB\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://avlr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG_1702-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Apedale Valley Light Railway":MAILTO:info@mrt.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261011T170000 DTSTAMP:20260412T151112 CREATED:20251214T150809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T210046Z UID:7067-1791446400-1791738000@avlr.org.uk SUMMARY:International Feldbahntreffen DESCRIPTION:This is a strictly book-in-advance event. Please refer to the menu item here. Note that on this day\, there will be no access to the site for the general public\, and no public passenger trains will be operated. URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/international-feldbahntreffen LOCATION:Apedale Valley Light Railway\, Loomer Road\, Chesterton\, Newcastle-under-Lyme\, Staffordshire\, ST5 7LB\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://avlr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_1933-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Apedale Valley Light Railway":MAILTO:info@mrt.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261025T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T200000 DTSTAMP:20260412T151112 CREATED:20211121T204357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251214T150536Z UID:5057-1792944000-1793476800@avlr.org.uk SUMMARY:Halloween Spooky Specials DESCRIPTION:For 2026\, we will run the Halloween Spooky Specials on three days\, picked to fit around school half-term. The three dates are Sunday 25 October\, Friday 30th and Saturday 31st October. On each day\, steam trains  will run at frequent intervals\, starting at 4pm and finishing with the last train at 8pm. There’s no need to book in advance\, just turn up. We would advise that you wrap up warm and bring a torch – it’s dark in the carparking area. There’s a chance (actually\, pretty much a certainty) you may get wet – so be prepared! \nThere will be no trains operating before 4pm on these dates. If you have little ones\, we suggest coming earlier in the evening before it gets fully dark. URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/halloween-spooky-specials-2 LOCATION:Apedale Valley Light Railway\, Loomer Road\, Chesterton\, Newcastle-under-Lyme\, Staffordshire\, ST5 7LB\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://avlr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/ghost-train.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Apedale Valley Light Railway":MAILTO:info@mrt.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261212T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261220T170000 DTSTAMP:20260412T151112 CREATED:20211004T164954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T214128Z UID:5059-1797069600-1797786000@avlr.org.uk SUMMARY:Santa Specials - December 2026 DESCRIPTION:Santa will be with us again in on December 12\, 13 \, 19 and 20.  These trains are always extremely popular\, and we strongly recommend that you book ahead to avoid disappointment. We expect to start taking bookings during September 2026. URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/santa LOCATION:Apedale Valley Light Railway\, Loomer Road\, Chesterton\, Newcastle-under-Lyme\, Staffordshire\, ST5 7LB\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://avlr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/GWR-Santa-2-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Apedale Valley Light Railway":MAILTO:info@mrt.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261227T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261227T170000 DTSTAMP:20260412T151112 CREATED:20251214T151234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251214T151234Z UID:7072-1798358400-1798390800@avlr.org.uk SUMMARY:Winter Warmers Steam gala - 2027 DESCRIPTION:Blow away the winter cobwebs with out Winter Warmers gala – one day only\, Sunday December 27th. Further details will be added during 2026. URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/winter-warmers-steam-gala-2027 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 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR