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ALL
ABOARD!
SPECIAL
EVENTS
Experience a magical day out in beautiful surroundings when
you step on board our vintage steam railway.
Enjoy a packed programme of events throughout the year
for families, adults and enthusiasts.
For dates and further information about any of our events
please visit www.kwvr.co.uk/events
Scenic views of the Brontë Hills
The Railway runs like a ribbon though Brontë
Country and along the way you can expect to
take in some of the most breathtaking scenery
and famous landscapes in the world. Explore miles
of pathways and rich wildlife - expect to see wild
plants and animals, stiles and sheep, stone ruins
and trails - and not forgetting the stunning
Brontë Waterfall.
Haworth is the epitome of Emily Brontë’s legendary
Wuthering Heights. There’s an enchanting mystique
to the wild and rugged moors that surround
this beautiful village - prepare to fall in love with
Haworth and its living, breathing past. During the
Winter months the wonderful rolling mists cloak
the landscape, making it easy to lose yourself in the
famous Brontë Parsonage and immerse yourself in
the history of its historic graveyard.
The Railway Children
Step back in time and relive the famous story of
The Railway Children. Stand on the bridge and
watch the vintage steam trains puff their way up and
down the valley, or jump aboard and imagine you’re
in The Railway Children as you travel to the
Edwardian Oakworth station - the location for the
famous 1970s film. The Keighley and Worth Valley
Railway and the surrounding towns and villages
were used extensively in the 1970 film The Railway
Children and several of the railway’s steam
locomotives also featured.
The Museum of Rail Travel, located at Ingrow,
is home to five of the carriages which were used in
the film. Make sure you get off the train and explore
by foot one of the many Railway Children Walks.
East Riddlesden Hall
A 17th century manor house with romantic,
intimate gardens - a great day out for all the family.
For generations, the East Riddlesden Hall estate
was a hive of farming activity; producing enough
milk, cheese and bread to adequately supply the
household and its workers.
Today, their friendly room guides bring the house
to life and share the fascinating stories that have
made this special place an award winning visitor
attraction. Going into the Hall feels like walking
through someone’s home; it has a cosy lived-in feel,
and creates a relaxing atmosphere where visitors
can feel at ease examining the exquisite
embroideries and blackwork, oak furniture
and pewter.
Brontë Parsonage Museum
Pay homage to the world famous Brontë Parsonage
Museum, as the original home of the famous literary
family, it has been lovingly preserved and is packed
with personal possessions as well as a changing
programme of exhibitions and events.
The Brontë Parsonage Museum is maintained by
the Brontë Society in honour of the Brontë sisters -
Charlotte, Emily and Anne - in their former home,
the parsonage in Haworth, West Yorkshire, an area of
England surrounded by moorland. It is popular with
those seeking to find the source of the sisters’
inspiration, and is of particular interest as the Brontës
spent most of their lives here and wrote their famous
novels in these surroundings.
The Brontë Parsonage Museum is beautifully
maintained and packed full of family memorabilia,
original furniture and facts and information for visitors
to guide themselves around.
Vintage Trains & Cream Teas
with The Old Gentlemen
23 & 30 June. 7, 14, 21 & 28 July
Sit back and relax on the famous Victorian Saloon,
star of the film The Railway Children. Our frock
coated ‘Old Gentlemen’ provide an enlightening guide
to the film while you are served a delicious cream tea.
Railway Children Weekend
4-6 May
Haworth Haddock & Dining Trains
Go to www.kwvr.co.uk or contact
us on 01535 645214 for 2013 dates
Enjoy a mouth-watering fish and chip supper as well
as live entertainment at Keighley. Discover the
glamour of the glorious days of steam-hauled dining
as you travel in style in our period carriages.
Steam Galas
1-3 March & 11-13 October
Haworth Village
1940s Weekend
18 & 19 May
Haworth comes alive with locals and visitors alike
dressed to the nines in 40s get-up. Highlights include
a spitfire flypast, vintage vehicle parade and, of course,
a nostalgic trip on one of KWVR’s vintage carriages.
Beer & Music Festival
24-27 October
Diesel Weekend
26-28 April
The KWVR’s annual Diesel Gala hosts visiting diesel
locomotives from around the country. Don’t miss
this fantastic event, where enthusiasts can see these
rare diesel locos enjoying full run of the Keighley
& Worth Valley line.
Christmas Specials
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An action packed weekend for young and old!
Ride in coaches which appeared in the film and see
the story re-enacted with performers in period
costume. Enjoy a guided tour of the sites used in
the film, and see photos taken during filming.
Join us for a big noisy adventure where all the toys
come out to play. A great day out for all the family.
Whether you’re a train enthusiast or just looking for
something a bit different to do - you will be sure to
have a memorable day out.
Join us for our annual four day event with over
100 real ales, great food and entertainment at
both ends of the line! Enjoy more than twenty
live music acts at locations across the railway
and much more.
Our Santa Specials welcome Santa and his helpers
on board our specially decorated carriages, delivering
presents to our younger passengers and sherry to
the grown ups! The Mince Pie Specials conjure the
magic of Christmas with festive music and mince pies.
OPEN AIR
STEAM
ADVENTURE
Step back in time on the Railway Children’s Railway in the
heart of Brontë Country, a perfect day out for all the family!
Immerse yourself in the history of the railways and experience
a really big, noisy adventure.
Get outdoors
For those who like the great outdoors the Railway
has plenty of spectacular walks and nature trails.
Try the Top Withens Walk - this walk takes you out
of Haworth, the village where the Brontë sisters
lived and wrote, along pathways they walked and
through the moorland that inspired them.
Brontë Hills
On 13th April 1867 the Keighley & Worth Valley
Railway was opened connecting Haworth to
Keighley. A windswept land of heather and wild
moors, it is hardly surprising that this region
became the inspiration for the classic works of
the Brontë sisters, Charlotte, Emily and Anne.
Did you know?
The Keighley and Worth Valley Railway is the only
complete preserved standard gauge line anywhere
in the world! Damems is also the smallest full sized
station in Britain.
Marvel at the museums
Get off at Ingrow West and you will find two award
winning transport museums. The Ingrow Museum
of Rail Travel has several incredible Victorian and
Edwardian carriages. Sound and video presentations
help to bring the past to life. The Ingrow Loco
Museum is housed in the former Midland Railway
goods warehouse. It has several locomotives as
well as displays, exhibits and archive film.
Opening times
The Railway is open all year round. The trains run every
weekend throughout the year and daily in summer and during
school holidays. See our timetables for full information.
Booking and enquiries
We’d love to hear from you, if you have any questions we’d
be happy to answer them. You can also book certain special
event tickets online or over the telephone. Please contact
Haworth Station, Keighley, West Yorkshire BD22 8NJ.
Telephone 01535 645 214 or email admin@kwvr.co.uk
Check www.kwvr.co.uk for the latest news and events
Tickets
To make the most of your visit, we recommend the
purchase of a Rover or Full Line Return ticket. You can
also jump on board at any station, where single and
return tickets are available.
Rover Ticket: £15
Our Rover tickets are perfect for exploring most of what
Brontë Country has to offer! Not only does it allow a full
day travelling up and down the line but also access to the two
Museums at Ingrow West. With a Rover ticket you can hop
on and off our trains as you explore the towns, villages and
country walks that surround the line. Don’t forget
to pay a visit to East Riddlesden Hall, Brontë Parsonage
Museum and the free Exhibition shed at Oxenhope.
Family Ticket: £35
This ticket is the same as the Rover Ticket, ideal for families
travelling together. It offers unlimited travel for a whole day
- allowing you to break your journey and travel about as you
please. Valid for 2 Adults and up to 3 Children.
Concessions Rover: £12.50
Full Line Return: £10.00 (Adult)
£5.00 Children (5-15)
Free Travel is available to Children aged under 5.
Family friendly
There is no doubt that children love trains, KWVR promises
to be a fun day out for all the family. More than just a train
ride, the steam railway is an experience waiting to be had.
Children can get up close to sounds and smells, meet the
train drivers and explore the different stations. There’s plenty
to keep you entertained. Check the website for our family
friendly events.
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YORKSHIRE
DALES
A59 Harrogate
Skipton
Ilkley
A59
A658
Wetherby
A629
A65
KEIGHLEY
Otley
A64
Clitheroe
M65
Haworth
Saltaire
Leeds
Bradford
Blackburn A671
Todmorden
A56
Halifax
Hebden Bridge
Pontefract
Mirfield
A666
Wakefield
M66 Rochdale
Huddersfield
A1
Bolton Bury
Holmfirth
M61
Barnsley
M56
Manchester
Burnley
M60
A628
A57
Sheffield
PEAK
DISTRICT
Rotherham
Disabled facilities
All stations, excluding Damems, have level access with no
steps. A specially designed Disabled Toilet is available at
Haworth Station, and the toilets at other stations all have
step free access.We also have a specially adapted carriage
on our trains to accommodate wheelchair access.
Getting here
If you’re travelling by train we are approximately 30 minutes
from Leeds and Bradford railway stations and 90 minutes
from York, Manchester and Sheffield railway stations.
If you’re travelling by car you can follow the M62, then the
M606 for Bradford. Follow the brown tourist information
signs marked Brontë Country then Worth Valley.
We are 20 minutes from Skipton, 50 minutes from Leeds
and 90 minutes from Preston, York and Sheffield.
You can also get to us by bus. Service 500 connects Oxenhope
Station with train services from Lancashire and the North West
at Hebden Bridge Station. Keighley has direct services from
Leeds, Bradford, Burnley and Pendle, Skipton and Ilkley.
Eat, drink and shop
We have plenty of refreshments available including a fully
stocked bar on board most of our steam trains. Enjoy a pint
of real ale or sit back and relax with a sandwich and a cup
of tea. Visit our vintage buffet carriage on the platform
at Oxenhope for a delicious bite to eat in authentic
surroundings. Make sure you save time to visit Haworth
Station’s Souvenir Shop open every day (except Christmas
Day) with a huge range of all the latest transport books and
DVDs, along with a range of toys and souvenirs for all the
family. We also stock Bachmann, Farish & Hornby Models.
School visits
The Railway welcomes school visits and can accommodate
large groups of 20 or more, we can also arrange guided tours
– for more information please contact 01535 645 214
York
A19
Selby
A63
Doncaster
AMAZING
ADVENTURES
Visitor Guide & Timetable 2013
WELCOME
Journey through history aboard a vintage train. Experience
the magic and wonder of our fantastic collection of stunning
engines, wagons and carriages. Enjoy a snapshot of the
railway’s glory days. A reminder of an age when railway
travel was a glamorous adventure.

DISCOVER TIME TRAVEL!
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VISIT ONE OF THE GREATEST
WORKING STEAM RAILWAYS
AND ENJOY A STEAM FILLED
ACTION-PACKED DAY OUT
FOR ALL THE FAMILY
Take a ride on our collection of amazing
vintage locomotives and carriages.
Loads of things to do, experts to
talk to and hands on fun.
Experience Britain’s last remaining
complete heritage branch line
along a rich seam of cultural heritage.
Steam and diesel trains run throughout
the year and daily in school holidays.
Visit a living film set. In 1970
filming of The Railway Children took
place at the railway.
Discover the home of the famous
Brontë sisters. Make sure you get off the
train and explore the surrounding area.
Engage in some fantastic family fun
and activities during the holidays.
Special events and exhibitions running
throughout the year
Discover our special delicious trips.
Enjoy fantastic food on the move.
Here at Keighley & Worth Valley Railway
there is more to do than at first meets
the eye. It’s so much more than just
a train ride.
KEEP IN TOUCH
We need your help!
We continue to collect funds to secure the future of the Railway.
These funds help us carry out any necessary repairs including
ongoing works to our famous bridges - the place where
The Railway Children waved their red petticoats to stop the train
in the classic 1970s film. We also need your support to bring three
of our engines back to life. If you think you can help, or for more
information email admin@kwvr.co.uk.
Don’t miss out
Be the first to find out what’s happening with our regular email
updates! We will tell you about new and exciting events and any
special offers which may benifit you and the whole family.
Go to www.kwvr.co.uk/register to sign up.
We will not share your information with any third parties.
A JOURNEY FULL OF DISCOVERY
Keighley
Keighley is the northern terminus of the Worth Valley branch
line where it connects with the mainline. The line opened in
1867 with its main purpose being to provide coal to the local
mills. Platform 4 has an original canopy providing shelter from
the weather and giving the atmosphere of a traditional British
Railways station. The turntable situated opposite was originally
located at Garsdale on the famous Settle to Carlisle line and
the Signalbox (undergoing major restoration) once operated
at Shipley station.
Also to see at Keighley:
East Riddlesden Hall: An excellent example
of a 17th Century National Trust manor house.
Cliffe Castle: A free museum full of local history.
Ingrow west
When the line re-opened in 1968, the original station
was beyond repair so Ingrow operated as an unmanned halt.
In the 1980s a successful appeal raised enough funds to
purchase the old station at Foulridge (on the Skipton to
Colne line) and, stone by stone, the station was re-erected
at Ingrow, giving the station we have today.
Ingrow is the home to two museums:
Ingrow Loco: Locomotives, displays, exhibits and archive
film combine to create a story of the steam locomotive.
Museum of Rail Travel: Over 60 TV and film
productions have featured restored railway
carriages from this multi-award winning museum.
Damems
Pronounced Dam-ems this is the smallest full sized station in
the UK. Used for the BBC series Born and Bred as Ormston,
it is one of two level crossings on the Railway. Damems is a
request stop and those wishing to alight here should inform
the Guard and travel in the front coach (usually the one
immediately next to the engine).
OAkworth
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Oakworth still retains its Edwardian splendour and is kept
as near as possible to the condition it would have been in
1905-1914. Undoubtedly Oakworth is the most famous stop
on the Railway, having been used as the station in the 1970 film
The Railway Children.
Haworth
Haworth has been regarded as the headquarters of the line
ever since opening in 1968 and remains so today with the
administration office, accommodation block and locomotive
works of the line still situated here. There is a picnic and
viewing area overlooking the loco works. Haworth station
is home to the Railway’s main Gift Shop, which is open all
year round (apart from Christmas Day) and is well worth
a browse during your visit. In the summer, why not hop on
board the vintage bus to get a different view of the line
(may operate at other times, check website for details).
Haworth’s Main Street is famous for its authentic feel
with many shops, restaurants, cafes and pubs.
Also to see at Haworth:
Brontë Parsonage Museum: Brontë family’s former
home fully restored with an exhibition about
their lives. Parish Church: Final resting place
for many members of the Brontë family.
Oxenhope
Oxenhope is the original terminus of the line at 660ft above sea
level and is a good starting point for many of the Railway walks.
Here there is a platform buffet as well as a small gift shop in
the station building. Oxenhope is the home to our Carriage
& Wagon department where our rolling stock is maintained and
is also where most of the carriages are housed when not in use.
The Exhibition Shed across from the station building is well
worth a visit, housing a collection of locomotives and rolling
stock where you can take a closer look and take photos.
It is FREE to enter and has disabled access.
Skipton
Settle
INGROW
MUSEUM OF
RAIL TRAVEL
Bradford
Leeds
An award winning museum with displays,
exhibits and archive film to entertain the
whole family. A fantastic monument to the
majestic steam age and well worth a visit.
Open daily from 11am. Last admission 4pm.
Closed 25th December.
Admission: £2.50 adults, £2.00 seniors,
£1.50 children. A family ticket is £7 (2 adults
and up to 3 children or senior citizens).
Admission is FREE with a KWVR
Rover ticket!
Find out more at
www.vintagecarriagestrust.org
Vintage Carriages Trust
Charity Registered in England no 510776
Don’t miss out
Timetables 2013
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STEP two CHOOSE YOUR train
BLUE TIMETABLE
D D B D B S B S B S/N
Oxenhope dep 09:00 10:15 11:00 11:50 12:40 13:30 14:20 15:10 16:00 16:50
Haworth dep 09:05 10:20 11:06 11:56 12:46 13:36 14:26 15:16 16:06 16:56
Oakworth dep 09:08 10:23 11:09 11:59 12:49 13:39 14:29 15:19 16:09 16:59
Damems req 09:13 10:28 11:13 12:03 12:53 13:43 14:33 15:23 16:13 17:03
Ingrow dep 09:16 10:31 11:18 12:08 12:58 13:48 14:38 15:28 16:18 17:08
Keighley arr 09:25 10:40 11:25 12:15 13:05 13:55 14:45 15:35 16:25 17:15
PINK TIMETABLE
D D B D B S B S S/N
Keighley dep 09:40 11:00 11:50 12:40 13:30 14:20 15:10 16:00 16:50 17:35
Ingrow dep 09:45 11:06 11:56 12:46 13:36 14:26 15:16 16:06 16:56 17:41
Damems req 09:48 11:09 11:58 12:49 13:39 14:29 15:19 16:09 16:59 17:44
Oakworth dep 09:52 11:15 12:05 12:55 13:45 14:35 15:25 16:15 17:05 17:50
Haworth dep 09:55 11:20 12:12 13:02 13:52 14:42 15:32 16:22 17:10 17:55
Oxenhope arr 10:00 11:25 12:18 13:08 13:58 14:48 15:38 16:28 17:15 18:00
GREEN TIMETABLE
D D B B B B DX B/N
Oxenhope dep 09:00 10:15 11:00 12:30 14:00 15:30 16:15 17:00
Haworth dep 09:05 10:20 11:06 12:36 14:06 15:36 16:21 17:06
Oakworth dep 09:08 10:23 11:09 12:39 14:09 15:39 16:24 17:09
Damems req 09:13 10:28 11:13 12:45 14:15 15:45 16:28 17:15
Ingrow dep 09:16 10:31 11:18 12:50 14:20 15:50 16:33 17:20
Keighley arr 09:25 10:40 11:25 12:55 14:25 15:55 16:40 17:25
D D B B B B DX N
Keighley dep 09:40 11:00 11:45 13:15 14:45 16:15 17:00 17:45
Ingrow dep 09:45 11:06 11:51 13:21 14:51 16:21 17:06 17:51
Damems req 09:48 11:09 11:54 13:24 14:54 16:24 17:09 17:54
Oakworth dep 09:52 11:15 12:00 13:30 14:57 16:28 17:15 17:57
Haworth dep 09:55 11:20 12:05 13:35 15:05 16:33 17:20 18:05
Oxenhope arr 10:00 11:25 12:10 13:40 15:10 16:40 17:25 18:10
D B B B B
Oxenhope dep 10:05 11:25 13:00 14:35 16:10
Haworth dep 10:10 11:32 13:07 14:42 16:17
Oakworth dep 10:13 11:35 13:10 14:45 16:20
Damems req 10:15 11:37 13:12 14:47 16:22
Ingrow dep 10:20 11:40 13:15 14:50 16:25
Keighley arr 10:25 11:50 13:25 15:00 16:35
D B B B B
Keighley dep 10:35 12:10 13:45 15:20 16:55
Ingrow dep 10:40 12:16 13:51 15:26 17:01
Damems req 10:43 12:18 13:53 15:28 17:03
Oakworth dep 10:45 12:21 13:56 15:31 17:06
Haworth dep 10:50 12:28 14:03 15:38 17:13
Oxenhope arr 10:55 12:35 14:10 15:45 17:20
Travel on the ‘Days Out’ bus and explore everything our preserved 5 mile branch line has
to offer, together with scenic vintage bus trips over the Brontë moors and to the top of
Haworth’s famous Main Street. The service is entirely free of charge to holders of KWVR Day
Rover tickets. With so much to see and do, the KWVR provides the ideal all weather day out!
ORANGE TIMETABLE
D B Bus B Bus B Bus B Bus
Oxenhope dep 10:05 11:25 11:25 13:00 13:00 14:35 14:35 16:10 16:10
Top Main St arr 11:35 13:10 14:45 16:20
Haworth dep 10:10 11:32 11:40 13:07 13a14 14:42 14:50 16:17 16a24
Oakworth dep 10:13 11:35 13:10 14:45 16:20
Damems req 10:15 11:37 13:12 14:47 16:22
Ingrow dep 10:20 11:40 11a50 13:15 14:50 15a00 16:25
Keighley arr 10:25 11:50 13:25 15:00 16:35
D Bus B Bus B Bus B Bus B
Key
All trains are steam hauled
unless shown otherwise.
arr: Arrival times.
req: need to request
stop at Damems.
S: Steam hauled 29 March
to 1 April and throughout
May to September.
Heritage Diesel Train
on all other dates.
D: Diesel Train. On Bank
Holidays the 11:50 from
Oxenhope and 12:40 from
Keighley are steam hauled.
DX: Only runs on Saturdays
in January, February and
November.
Bus: Vintage Bus.
Free travel for Day Rover
Ticket holders.
B: Buffet car available.
N: Does not run
November to February
RED: SPECIAL
EVENT DATES
Please see
website or overleaf
for more details.
Keighley dep 10:35 12:10 13:45 15:20 16:55
Ingrow dep 10:40 12:16 12:16 13:51 15:26 15:26 17:01
Damems req 10:43 12:18 13:53 15:28 17:03
Oakworth dep 10:45 12:21 13:56 15:31 17:06
Haworth dep 10:50 11:00 12:28 12:35 14:03 14:10 15:38 15:45 17:13
Top Main St dep 11:05 12:40 14:15 15:50
Oxenhope arr 10:55 11:18 12:35 12:53 14:10 14:28 15:45 16:03 17:20
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