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Elsecar Heritage Railway

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*Picture of the Mardy Monster locomotive at Elsecar.

About the group

The Elsecar Railway is run and operated by the Elsecar Heritage Railway, who are a group of dedicated volunteers involved in the running of the train service at Elsecar as well as the restoring of a variety of rolling stock and general track work. New volunteers are always welcome. No previous experience required and the running of the railway involves a variety of duties ranging from manual to more administrative tasks, so there is something for everyone..

On site training is offered for volunteers wishing to develop more specific skills, eg train driving, guarding, etc.

How do I become a member?

To become a member of the Elsecar Heritage Railway contact them for further information on 01226 746746.

The group hold regular meetings to discuss railway services, events and development activities. There are opportunities for a wide range of volunteering roles which may be undertaken both weekdays and weekends.

Leaflets

Elsecar Steam Railway Leaflet and timetable available from 01226 746746.

Operating Days 2008

The Elsecar Heritage Railway currently operates a service that runs between Rockingham Station at the Elsecar Heritage Centre, through some extremely historic and scenic countryside alongside the Dearne and Dove Canal, to the present terminus next to the canal basin at Hemingfield.

Trains, either Diesel or Steam, operate a passenger service for the general public on every Sunday through the year at 12 noon, 1300, 1400, 1500 and 1600. The Heritage Railway also operate special event days, weekends, through the year such as Day Out With Thomas the Tank Engine, Halloween Ghost Trains and Santa Specials in December. Please see the Elsecar Heritge Centre Event page for further details and dates or alternatively contact the Heritage Railway on 01226 746746 or see the Elsecar Heritage Railway website.

Please contact the Heritage Railway direct on 01226 746746 to confirm running days, times and type of service, Diesel/Steam, before setting off on your journey.

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*Diesel engines at the Elsecar Railway.