A double helping of steam today, with the diesel assist due to the heat & lineside fire risk. The first service departs at 10.00 am from Oxenhope Station. 78022 BR Standard 2 will be joined by 20031 BR Class 20 and 75078 BR Standard 4 with D0226 'Vulcan'.

Traction this weekend, with some services, double-headed or Top n' tailed due to the heat and associated fire risk.

Saturday 17th June
▪️ 78022 & 20031 (Top & Tailed)
▪️ 144011

Sunday 18th June
▪️ 78022 & 20031 (Top & Tailed)
▪️ 75078 & D0226 (Doubleheader)

Second arrival for Keighley & Worth Valley Railway #kwvr #dieselgala safely tucked away in #Haworth #locodept 37403 'Isle of Mull'

Pre-Preservation

42770 Ex LMS Crab entering Oakworth Station, just before the level crossing with an Oxenhope to Morecambe Excursion, with the passing loop had been removed recently at Oakworth and the first visit of a crab on the Worth Valley Line.

📷 P Sunderland // 1956

🥳Friday Feeling🤩

This time next week, we will be drawing an end to the first day of The Diesel Gala, recreating scenes like this, hopefully with blue sky & sunshine too!

All being well, the final guest will be announced on Monday; keep an eye out!

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Good Morning!

A heavy downpour overnight gave the area a much-needed refresh; all is quiet in the yard today before preparations for the Diesel Gala get underway!

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🚂Monday Motivation 🚂

An Offical KWVR Press Photo from the 1970s with 45212 LMS Black 5 steaming through a wet Oakworth Station with the express service to Oxenhope.

One to be recreated later in the year....

📷1970s // KWVR Archive

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The Yorkshire Afternoon Tea service is underway today, but the real question is, how would you enjoy your scone?!

The final dates, Sunday 2nd, 9th & 16th July, still have some availability but are beginning to sell out, so don't miss out!

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🚂 Steamy Sunday!🚂

A double helping of steam today on the Blue Timetable, with the first service departing at 10.00 am from Oxenhope Station. 85 'Taffy Tank' and 75078 BR Standard 4 provide the day's traction, with 75078 on the Afternoon Tea Train and 85 with the On-Train Bar

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🚃 Mid-Week Service 🚃

A slight change to the original roster with our guest locomotive D9520 BR Class 14 'Teddybear' taking charge of today's service, hauling 4 round trips, with the first service departing at 10.00.

D9520 is in service due to the forecast of hot & dry weather

💚 The Saturday Session 💚

The perfect way to explore the Worth Valley. Along 5 miles of railway, with 6 stations & two museums to visit.

🚂 - 78022 BR Standard 2 & 20031 BR Class 20 🚃
🚃 - 144011 BR Class 144
💚 Green Timetable

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Did you know that you can save money and enjoy half-price travel for 12 months (and 10% off the on-train bar!) with a Local Residents Railcard.

The card's available to anyone living in BD20, BD21 and BD22; you can find out more on the website: kwvr.co.uk/local-resident…

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The Old Parcels Office at Keighley Station, Oakworth Tea Hut & The Buffet Car at Oxenhope are all open this weekend.

Enjoy Ice-Cream, Cake & Coffee at Oakworth, hot & cold sandwiches at Oxenhope with breakfast, main meals and a well-stocked bar at Keighley.

Just over a week away, and the working timetables are here. There is still a chance to book a ticket online in advance and enjoy 10% off a ticket

Download the timetables PDF; don't forget you'll get a printed copy on the day when you collect your ticket!

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Dare to venture into the woods along the Worth Valley this week?

You might be in for a Class 14 surprise!

Running Wednesday and Thursday!

#kwvr #kwvr diesels

⭐️Flashback Friday⭐️

Pre-preservation 65 years ago and 43924 LMS 4F runs through Gloucester Over Junction with the 09.15 am Yate to Gloucester Ballast,

📷 01/08/1958 // Mike Jackson // KWVR Archive

These useful details in our cars are more valuable than we ever knew.

The next gala visitor is coming as 37403 prepares to leave Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway this morning!

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Foxy Bob 💙💛🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿💙 No Context Brits Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Anyway if you have not been on a pacer you have missed out 😂

The Tea Hut at Oakworth Station is open from 10.00 am until 4.00 pm today, Saturday & Sunday. You don't need to be a train passenger; just pop in if you are passing

🍦Yorkshire Dales Ice Cream is being served, and the Rum & Raisin is exceptionally good (had to be tested!)

🚂Membership Monday!

Have you ever thought about joining us?

Benefits include:
Half-price travel on standard days
Discounts on selected special events

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