Leafers at t’pit
Apedale Valley Light Railway Loomer Road, Chesterton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, United KingdomA gathering of Land Rovers – but only Leaf Spring Land Rover qualify! Lots of 4x4 nostalgia for everyone. The organising group operate a Facebook group, which is here. Steam trains will run from 1130 to 4pm on both days, with standard fares charged.
Classic Cars and Steam Trains day
Apedale Valley Light Railway Loomer Road, Chesterton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, United KingdomClassic Cars & Steam Trains day. Steam trains 1130-4pm. Standard fares apply. Chrome and old leather mixes with our gleaming steam engines! Fancy bringing your classic? You would be most welcome, and we are usually judged one of the friendliest and most welcoming venues on the "circuit". This year, we have the option of a […]
Autumn Steam Gala
Apedale Valley Light Railway Loomer Road, Chesterton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, United KingdomOur 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. We are delighted to announce that we will be hosting a unique vertical boiler locomotive "Taffy". Owned by Patrick Keef, this unusual loco will […]
Farewell, Hudswell
Apedale Valley Light Railway Loomer Road, Chesterton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, United KingdomIt 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 […]
Halloween Spooky Specials
Apedale Valley Light Railway Loomer Road, Chesterton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, United KingdomFrom 4pm on Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 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 8pm. There's no need to book in advance, just […]