Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway

Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway running through the stunning Yorkshire Dales

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🦖 Dinosaurs have now taken over the railway this February Half Term! 🚂

🎟️ We still have some availability for Thursday and Friday this week, but places are limited and these events always sell fast!

Book now: https://t.co/IpklOa2SWp

#DinoWeek #DinosaurFun #SteamRailway

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Seen during our 2008 Gala, D1524 is privately owned and has sadly deteriorated in recent years due to a lack of funds.
£3,000 would fund a high-quality protective cover — making the difference between future restoration or terminal decline.
Can you help? https://t.co/668B7Knirl

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🚃 Southern Railway Brake Van
Currently under restoration in our Embsay workshops, alongside two other wooden-bodied coaches. Behind-the-scenes work like this keeps our heritage rolling stock alive.
Get involved 👉 https://t.co/Y1AIAqnQXh

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From the archives: Monckton No. 1.
A familiar gala sight in 2008, and today patiently awaiting its turn in the restoration queue.
Help keep heritage alive 👉 https://t.co/Y1AIAqnQXh

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A welcome return 📸
Darfield, once a resident locomotive on the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway, returned for a second spell and featured in our 2008 Gala.
Interested in being part of moments like this? 👉 https://t.co/ZbZlFzfU1H

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Holywell Halt 🚉 One of the most scenic locations on our line — volunteer-maintained and a Site of Special Scientific Interest, with the Craven Fault visible nearby.
Help look after stations like this by joining our Direct Works volunteers 👉 https://t.co/Y1AIAqnQXh

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#OnThisDay (2008) 🚂 Our September Gala delivered perfect weather and unforgettable traction — including D49 Morayshire from the Scottish Railway Preservation Society, one of our most high-profile visitors ever.
Want to be part of events like this? 👉 https://t.co/Y1AIAqnQXh

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These photographs highlight D5600 at our 2008 Gala, now under restoration in the workshops. Photographer unknown.

If you’d like to help preserve and operate our heritage railway — we’d love to hear from you: 👉 https://t.co/Y1AIAqnQXh

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🦕🚂 Dino Week is back!
Steam trains, dinosaur shows, goody bags and prehistoric fun this February Half Term at Bolton Abbey Station.

🎟️ Book now – places are limited and these events always sell fast!
https://t.co/IpklOa2SWp

#DinoWeek #HalfTermFun #KidsEvents #Yorkshire

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🌅🚂 As dawn breaks and steam rises into the winter sky, our Polar Express services to the North Pole start again. We’re running every day right through Christmas Eve, bringing festive magic and Christmas cheer to families young and old. ❄️🎄✨
👉 https://t.co/sbZrKUx55H

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✨ That’s a wrap! ✨
The Polar Express is heading back to be stabled at North Pole Junction, having completed its 100th magical journey for 2025 today 🚂❄️

👉 https://t.co/sbZrKUx55H
#ThePolarExpress #NorthPoleJunction #AllAboard #ChristmasMagic #FamilyTraditions

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🎄✨ All aboard! ✨🎄
The Polar Express™ is on its magical journey, steaming through the stunning Yorkshire Dales as it heads towards the North Pole ❄️🚂
🎟️ Book your tickets now: 👉 https://t.co/sbZrKUx55H
#ThePolarExpress #Believe #ChristmasMagic #YorkshireDales

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🎥 37 294 heading up an ECS movement to Bolton Abbey on Saturday 13/12/25, showcasing this iconic Class 37 in action on the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway.
#RailwayHeritage #Class37 #YorkshireDales #Preservation #EmbsayRailway 🚆

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🎤 Get ready to laugh out loud at Comedy Nights! 😂 Join us for an evening of hilarious stand-up, witty hosts, and unforgettable vibes at Comedy Nights — the perfect night out with friends! 🙌
https://t.co/m5E11Sk6MC

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🚂✨ The Polar Express is rolling into Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway.

From twinkling lights to that first whistle in the winter air, this is a Christmas experience the whole family will never forget.

🎄❄️ 🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to join us: https://t.co/sbZrKUx55H

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🎄✨ Here’s NELPG’s P3 storming through North Pole Junction with The Polar Express in tow—whistle echoing, lights glowing, and the magic returns… at night ✨
🎥 Video by David Hanney
🎟️ Ready to make it a Christmas to remember? Book now: https://t.co/sbZrKUx55H

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🚂✨ THE POLAR EXPRESS is on the move!

✨🎄 Watch NELPG’s P3 charge through North Pole Junction hauling the Polar Express

🎥 Video by David Hanney

🎟️ Book your seats now: https://t.co/sbZrKUx55H

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🚂✨ POLAR EXPRESS UPDATE ✨🚂
Wow — you’ve absolutely smashed it! Due to huge demand, we’re now fully booked until Thursday. 🎟️❄️ If you’ve been hoping to join us, Thursday is the next available date — and spaces are limited, so book ASAP.
👉 Book here: https://t.co/sbZrKUx55H

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We’re all set and ready to welcome you back tomorrow for The Polar Express! Will you be joining us?
There are just a couple of Premium tables left for the 11:30 departure — and then we’re fully booked!
https://t.co/sbZrKUx55H
#PolarExpress #ChristmasMagic #AllAboard 🎅🏼❄️

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Who’s ready for another day of The Polar Express? 🚂✨ PJs on, hot chocolate at the ready, and plenty of festive magic waiting at the station! 🎄❄️
🎟️ Book your tickets here: https://t.co/sbZrKUx55H
⏰ Availability:
1 table available on the 9:45
1 table available on the 1:15pm