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We take a look at the history of Middleton Railway in time for its re-launch

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Stan Holdsworth, Andrew Gill and Steve Roberts busy preparing for the reopening of the Middleton Railway

Established in 1758, the Middleton Railway is now considered to be the oldest working railway in the world. With the help of volunteers and funds raised by the Middleton Railway Charity, many of the steam and diesel trains built in and around Leeds in the 19^th and 20^th centuries have been fully restored and now make many more trips between Moor Road and Park Halt stations.

The grand re-opening of Middleton Railway will take place on 27^th March and promises to be a fun-filled day of events, with audio-visual presentations, talks from the Middleton Railway volunteers and the chance to explore a selection of the restored steam and diesel locomotives. The Middleton Railway engineers are particularly proud of the renovation of ‘Matthew Murray’ - a steam engine built in Manning, Wardle in 1903 and there will be an opportunity to learn more about it at the re-opening.

The trains at Middleton Railway take the 25 minute trip between Moor Road and Park Holt up to nine times at the weekends and return tickets, which include unlimited travel on the day of purchase and admission to the Engine House Museum, cost £2.50 per child, £4.50 per adult or £12 per family. After a ride on the train, visitors can explore the Engine House, where they can discover more about the trains at Middleton. You can even hire out a coach in one of the trains for a party! Prices start at £65 for up to 25 party goers and £95 for up to 40.

Open from 27 March 2010. For full listings, visit www.middletonrailway.org.uk

Posted on Tuesday 16th March 2010
Rosie Bryan-Adams

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