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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240803T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240804T160000
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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
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240630T160000
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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:20260525T124516
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231014T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231015T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T124516
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230916T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230917T163000
DTSTAMP:20260525T124516
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230624T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230625T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T124516
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T184047Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230527T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230529T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T124516
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T200421Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221227T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221227T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T124516
CREATED:20211122T173517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T173525Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221105T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221105T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T124516
CREATED:20220815T202840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220815T203124Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221008T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221009T163000
DTSTAMP:20260525T124516
CREATED:20211122T173151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T173151Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220821T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220821T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T124516
CREATED:20220624T164602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220624T164602Z
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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:20260525T124516
CREATED:20211121T195819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T171450Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220806T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220806T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T124516
CREATED:20220524T193836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220721T164834Z
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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:20260525T124516
CREATED:20211121T201457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220612T170826Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220625T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220626T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T124516
CREATED:20211121T200424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220612T161154Z
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SUMMARY:Diesel Gala
DESCRIPTION:The weekend when the collection of internal combustion locos take over the site and the railway. The loco roster is now available here.  \nTrains will run from 1130 to 4pm on each day\, and each train will have a different loco (or locos…) from our extensive collection. There may also be a visiting loco\, details of which will be confirmed closer to the time. Please note that we will be dealing with some fairly temperamental old machinery – so whilst we will try our hardest to stick to both the timetable and the roster\, please understand that last minute changes may be necessary. Standard fares will be charged\, with Rover tickets available on the day; one coach will be dedicated to Rover ticket holders; passengers in the other coaches will be asked to vacate seats at the end of each journey. \nUpdate 12 June:- A minor change has been made to the loco roster for Sunday. The Mystery Lister remains mysterious\, because it has been replaced by Motor Rail 5213.
URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/diesel-gala
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220515T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220515T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T124516
CREATED:20211121T194739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220423T190034Z
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SUMMARY:Industry and Transport Day
DESCRIPTION:A special Sunday when we’ll host anything and everything – from classic buses to stationary engines and pretty much everything in between! We’ll be running steam passenger trains and demonstration freight trains on the Field Railway. The World War One Trench will be open for visits. \nIf you are interested in bringing an exhibit\, a booking form may be downloaded here. \nStandard fares will be charged\, and the event will run from 1100 to 4pm. Passenger steam trains will run from 1130 to 4pm. \nPlease note that this event replaces the previous “Preserved and Classic vehicle” event\, which has been cancelled by the organising group.
URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/industryday
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211227T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T124516
CREATED:20211004T170256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T170256Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Warmer Steam Trains
DESCRIPTION:Blow away the cobwebs! Escape the endless game of Monopoly! Come and enjoy a steam train ride at Apedale. Steam trains will run from 1130 to 4pm on Monday 27 and Tuesday 28th December.  We will be using the open-sided coaches for extra cobweb-removal power – but this does mean that wrapping up warmly is a must. There’s no need to book ahead – just turn up and ride. Standard fares will apply – adults £3.50\, children £1.50.
URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/winter-warmer-steam-trains
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211218T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211219T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T124516
CREATED:20211004T164954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T170355Z
UID:4941-1639821600-1639933200@avlr.org.uk
SUMMARY:Santa Specials - Second Weekend
DESCRIPTION:We welcome back Santa to the railway after his enforced absence in 2020. He’s spent the time making sure that Rudolph’s nose is especially bright and that the sleigh is especially well-loaded with gifts for all the boys and girls. \nThe Santa experience at Apedale will be a little different compared to previous years – almost all of the time will be spent out-of-doors\, so make sure to wrap up warm. The Santa trains are very popular\, and we very strongly recommend advance booking – if any tickets are available on the day\, they will be very limited in number. It’s also cheaper the earlier you book! Please visit www.santa.avlr.org.uk for booking and all details.
URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/santa-specials-second-weekend
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211211T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T124516
CREATED:20211004T164913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T170324Z
UID:4938-1639216800-1639328400@avlr.org.uk
SUMMARY:Santa Specials - First Weekend
DESCRIPTION:We welcome back Santa to the railway after his enforced absence in 2020. He’s spent the time making sure that Rudolph’s nose is especially bright and that the sleigh is especially well-loaded with gifts for all the boys and girls. \nThe Santa experience at Apedale will be a little different compared to previous years – almost all of the time will be spent out-of-doors\, so make sure to wrap up warm. The Santa trains are very popular\, and we very strongly recommend advance booking – if any tickets are available on the day\, they will be very limited in number. It’s also cheaper the earlier you book! Please visit www.santa.avlr.org.uk for booking and all details.
URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/santa-specials-first-weekend-2
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211030T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211031T190000
DTSTAMP:20260525T124516
CREATED:20210820T143822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210912T123357Z
UID:4867-1635609600-1635706800@avlr.org.uk
SUMMARY:Halloween Spooky Specials
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to announce the return of the Apedale Spooky Specials again. From 4pm on Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 October\, we will run our Spooky Specials. It’s a fun outing\, suitable for all ages – we aim to amuse rather than terrify. Our steam trains will run at frequent intervals\, finishing at with the last train at 7pm. There’s no need to book in advance\, just turn up. Adults £3.50\, children £1.50. We would advise that you wrap up warm and bring a torch – it’s dark in the carparking area\, especially on Sunday after the clocks change. There’s a chance (actually\, pretty much a certainty) you may get wet – so be prepared! \nFrom 1130 to 3pm on each day\, we will run the normal train service\, using a diesel locomotive.
URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/halloween-spooky-specials
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211002T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211003T163000
DTSTAMP:20260525T124516
CREATED:20210112T204112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210912T130701Z
UID:4427-1633172400-1633278600@avlr.org.uk
SUMMARY:Steam Gala
DESCRIPTION:Our annual railway gala; we are planning to have no fewer than six steam locos in operation. They will be residents “Stanhope”\, Hudswell Clarke 1238 and Hunslet 1215. They will be joined by Avonside “Ogwen” which will be making its debut (subject to the last few jobs being finished) plus “GP39” (Hudswell Clarke) and “Sybil Mary” (Hunslet quarry tank). The latter two locos are visiting courtesy of our friends at Statfold. As ever\, of course\, there is the chance of last minute mechanical hitches causing changes – we are dealing with 100 year old machines\, and they can be grumpy. \nOur loco shed will be open for visits\, and the WW1 Trench will be operating. \nAdmission will be £5 adults\, £2.50 children\, £12 family (2+2) and the admission ticket includes the first train rides – further rides can be purchased at our normal fares (adults £3.50\, children £1.50). Trains will run from 1100 to 4:30 on both days. \n 
URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/steam-gala
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210829T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210829T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T124516
CREATED:20210502T180805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210502T180809Z
UID:4646-1630234800-1630252800@avlr.org.uk
SUMMARY:Apedale Transport Show
DESCRIPTION:Buses\, emergency vehicles – all manner of classic road transport sure to interest everyone! And steam trains as well – what’s not too like?
URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/apedale-transport-show
LOCATION:Apedale Valley Light Railway\, Loomer Road\, Chesterton\, Newcastle-under-Lyme\, Staffordshire\, ST5 7LB\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210807T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210808T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T124516
CREATED:20210112T202802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210502T180923Z
UID:4417-1628335800-1628438400@avlr.org.uk
SUMMARY:Military Trains Weekend
DESCRIPTION:The Trust is famed for its collection of railway equipment used during the First World War. During this weekend\, both steam and internal-combustion locos from that period will be in operation\, hauling both passenger and freight trains.
URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/military-trains-weekend
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210710T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210711T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T124516
CREATED:20180107T201452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210112T204428Z
UID:248-1625916600-1626019200@avlr.org.uk
SUMMARY:Classic Diesel and Steam Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Trains will be hauled by both steam locos and members of the Trust’s huge collection of internal-combustion locos operate the trains. Watch for full details. \nIMPORTANT – Sadly\, all events may be subject to cancellation due to the pandemic. Please check back closer to the time in case of cancellation. \n 
URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/diesel-delights
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210626T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210626T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T124516
CREATED:20210518T165627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T165627Z
UID:4685-1624707000-1624723200@avlr.org.uk
SUMMARY:IFA Car Club Visit
DESCRIPTION:The Cold War comes to Apedale…..see flyer!
URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/ifa-car-club-visit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210612T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210613T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T124516
CREATED:20180107T195640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210521T173958Z
UID:4411-1623497400-1623600000@avlr.org.uk
SUMMARY:Teddy Bears Outing
DESCRIPTION:Teddy Bears Outing. Steam trains 1130-4pm. Standard fares apply. Kids travel for free if they bring a furry friend! \nNo need to pre-book – just turn up and travel. \nIMPORTANT – Sadly\, all events may be subject to cancellation due to the pandemic. Please check back closer to the time in case of cancellation.
URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/teddy-bears-outing-2020-spring-2-2
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210529T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210531T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T124516
CREATED:20210411T101732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210411T101732Z
UID:4609-1622287800-1622476800@avlr.org.uk
SUMMARY:Welcome Back Stanhope
DESCRIPTION:The flasghip of the Apedale steam fleet is “Stanhope”. Built in 1917 by Kerr\, Stuart\, this loco has been out of traffic under overhaul for the last couple of years. However\, this work is now nearly complete and we will welcome the loco back into traffic over the weekend of May 29-31st. Normal train times and fares apply.
URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/welcome-back-stanhope
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210508T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210508T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T124516
CREATED:20210411T100716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210411T100721Z
UID:4604-1620473400-1620489600@avlr.org.uk
SUMMARY:War Department Hunslet running day
DESCRIPTION:A real treat – we will be operating the First World War veteran Hunslet locomotive no. 303. Standard train times and fares apply. Uniforms and ration cards not required.
URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/war-department-hunslet-running-day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210501T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T124516
CREATED:20180107T195640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210112T202221Z
UID:2447-1619868600-1620057600@avlr.org.uk
SUMMARY:Teddy Bears Outing
DESCRIPTION:Teddy Bears Outing. Steam trains 1130-4pm. Standard fares apply. Kids travel for free if they bring a furry friend! \nIMPORTANT – Sadly\, all events may be subject to cancellation due to the pandemic. Please check back closer to the time in case of cancellation.
URL:https://avlr.org.uk/event/teddy-bears-outing-2020-spring-2
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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