The Keighley And Worth Valley Railway (Official)

Br Standard Class 4MT No 75078 Near Oxenhope 29/8/18 - Great shot by Chris King

It's competition time! Who would like to WIN a family ticket for our Santa Steam Specials? It's the perfect way to celebrate the festive season, with a magical steam train ride, a visit from Santa, presents and much more!
To get your hands on tickets for 2 adults & 2 children all you need to do is.. 🎄LIKE this post 🎅Share... 🎁 Tag someone who you'd like to bring with you!
Find out more about Santa Steam Specials here >> https://bit.ly/2uWyWHA
T's & C's apply: 2 adult & 2 child tickets only. Winners must be available to redeem prize on the 1st or 2nd December. Competition ends 07.09.18
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Today is your last chance to get 20% OFF Beer & Music Festival tickets!🍺🎶 Purchase your tickets here >> http://kwvr.co.uk/event/2018-beer-music-f estival/2018-10-18/

Enjoy a wonderful prosecco tasting experience accompanied with delightful afternoon tea on our Sparkle & Steam train 🥂🍰 Find out more here >> http://kwvr.co.uk/sparkle-steam/

Get 20% OFF our Beer & Music Festival tickets when you buy in August, which means you only have 2 days left to get this offer, don't miss out!🍺🎶 Purchase your tickets here >> http://kwvr.co.uk/event/2018-beer-music-f estival/2018-10-18/

Have you got your Santa Steam Special tickets yet? Get yours here >> http://kwvr.co.uk/eve…/2018-santa-steam -specials/2018-12-01/

There's only 3 days left to get 20% OFF Beer & Music Festival tickets! Find out more here >> http://kwvr.co.uk/event/2018-beer-music-f estival/2018-10-18/

Did you miss out on the Gin Express Experience? Check out this opportunity!

If you’d like show your support for the KWVR, then don’t forget to cast your vote for us as “Yorkshire’s Favourite Attraction 2018” #YAFave https://yorkshireattractions.org/yafave/< br>

An interesting read! ‘North East Steam’ is now on sale in our Station Shop at Haworth, perfect if you want to find out more about the end days of steam! #kwvr

Who is visiting us today to see the Class 25? Here we have a clip, submitted by Matt Lowcock, of the 25 leaving Keighley. What a day! Make sure you don’t miss out. Post your images/ videos on our social media channels and tag them #kwvr - we’d love to see them!

25 is the number magic number!
Tomorrow (25th August) will see another of our Diesel and Ale Saturdays!🍻 In service will be our very own Class 25- 25059 Not forgetting the on-train bar serving a selection of hand pulled real ales!🍺... Tag someone who you think should come and experience this! Photo credit to Ian Dixon
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We are looking for two new members of kitchen staff! Do you know someone who may be interested? Tag them below!
Click here to find out more & apply! >> http://kwvr.co.uk/kitchen-staff/

A huge congratulations to Mr & Mrs Kumpp! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your special day with us, it was our pleasure. (Photos by: Craig Szlatoszlavek)

Have you got your Beer & Music Festival tickets yet? Join us as we transform the railway into a 5 mile long festival! Get 20% OFF when you book in August! Find out more here >> http://kwvr.co.uk/event/2018-beer-music-f estival/2018-10-18/

Our very own Standard 2 runs for the first time after overhaul!

Thanks for your visit ladies, we are pleased to hear that you had a lovely time! Colne Citadel

Have you been on our Vintage Bus yet? Hop on at Haworth or Oxenhope station. It's FREE for Day Rover Ticket holders! Find out more here >> http://kwvr.co.uk/2018-bus-tours/

There are only a few weeks left of the summer holiday! Spend them wisely.
If you are visiting the KWVR make sure you stop off at Ingrow West. There are some wonderful museums as part of Rail Story at Ingrow.

a great place to visit and very well run railway well done everyone on the kwvr

Well worth it. Start at Oxenhope then go to Keighley and back. Back onto Haworth to stop off then back to Keighley for transport links home. So relaxing back in time.

We traveled on Santa’s steam train on the 9th December and absolutely loved it, despite the weather causing delays. It was pretty cold and the staff were amazing telling us to jump on the normal train service whilst we waited to keep warm.... this morning we received complimentary tickets for all of us as a way of an apology for the snow and delays, what a fabulous thing to receive and totally unexpected. Thank you worth valley railway �

Visited on the 16th of February to take a trip on a steam train from Keighley to Haworth. Lovely little journey, and you get to travel on a piece of history.

I revisited on the 9th of March to visit the Steam Gala just to stand on the platform and take photos. Some fantastic trains travelling in and out of Haworth station that day. Friendly staff on both days at Keighley and Haworth station.

I am very proud to say these railway lines keep to tradition, the trains are beautiful, the buildings do not look changed from the Victorian days, and outside Haworth station is an old Victorian post box (still used as a normal post box) and West Yorkshire Bus stop sign that have been preserved for all to see.

Sunday 10th December 2017 had a lovely afternoon on the Keighley Santa special steam train for my grandsons 4th birthday treat on Monday.... He was so excited throughout the journey... The snow was falling while we was on the train which made it look more Christmassy.. Was first time we’d been but Would defo go again and recommend it to any one who hasn’t been before...

SAY Video – KWVR 50th Anniversary Gala

June 2018 saw the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway celebrate its 50th Anniversary of hauling passenger services along the picturesque 5 mile route between Keighley and Oxenhope. The pioneering spirit of those early preservationists and of the achievements of the volunteers that have followed in their footsteps were celebrated in style with and 8-day Gala capturing the achievements of those 50 years.















Keighley & Worth Valley Railway 50th Anniversary DVD















First opened in 1867, the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway was built to serve the mill owners and small towns of the Worth Valley. The railway continued to run until the 30th December 1961 when British Railways withdrew passenger services, regular freight services continued to operate until the 18th June 1962.

Having closed to regular traffic, one final service ran on the 23rd June 1962 to celebrate the newly formed Keighley and Worth Valley Railway Preservation Society, whom chartered a special passenger train from Bradford to Oxenhope and return. After this train the section between Oxenhope and Ingrow Junction was completely closed. A preservation society was formed in 1962 of rail enthusiasts and local people which bought the line from British Railways and reopened it on 29th June 1968 as a heritage railway.



Keighley & Worth Valley Railway,

The Railway Station, Haworth,

West Yorkshire BD22 8NJ

Lovely little line great staff real atmosphere great fully recommend. The yards are fantastic really great coal fires in the

stations too

Loved coming as a child and still love it now especially when the train arrives at ‘Oakworth, Oakworth Station’. Great to visit where The Railway Children was filmed. A great day out!

Its a unique experience lovely helpful staff, lots of information given and a good time had by my grandchildren it runs up tge back of my old house and I remeber when there used to be a goods yard and another track below parkwood street.

Haworth Haddock - 2 June 2018 - what a great night! Staff, fish and chips and the Pretend Beatles were all marvellous. Great fun and good company. Prefect way to spend an early summer evening - can highly recommend it ���

Had a wonderful day today behind Royal Scot. Could have done with some ice cold drinks instead of the tea and coffee on such a hot day.

Great day out with my 4 kids under 12. Lots to keep them busy and interested on a wet day in the holidays.

Everything about the trip was perfect.

Cream teas were great.

Well worth every penny.

Certainly put effort in for events. Vast variety of museums to visit on site with interesting collections.



On a personal note, my girlfriend and I visited the 2017 beer festival and had a great, if a little crowded time. However, while boarding the train she slipped on a platform kerb stone and damaged her shoulder. The weather was shocking so this accounts for the slip. The staff as a result of this were brilliant with us, offering shelter and first aid care.



Cracking railway and superb staff

Been on many trips on thekeighley and worth valley Railwat all have been Fantadric with exellent food and service looking forward to April,when we will be going on the next Haddock

Absolutely brilliant! I came from Australia to see the Steam Gala and was not disappointed. A fantastic day out with friendly staff and and an amazing array of different trains and locomotives. Will definitely be back next time I'm in the UK!

20 of us travelled on the Haworth Haddock for my partner’s 50th Birthday, we all had a fantastic day! All the staff were so friendly and helpful (big shout out to Anita!) great food and drink and a brilliant atmosphere. I can’t recommend it enough...we’ll be back.

Very disappointed this year. We have been coming on this for 4 years but will not be bothering any more. After a mix up with presents (my 4 year old Son was given a 12 month olds present), which we managed to change but were made to feel ungrateful about it, then having to explain to him why he was given a pink teddy instead of a ‘boy toy’! Also chastised for asking for a mince pie for my Son even though we have paid the same for him as the adults! �

I been Keighley and worth valley railway one staff at Howarth was not very polite his whole manner was offensive and I spoke one of the staff at Oakworth who was very sorry Think he was station master but I have second thoughts about going again .

a great place to visit and very well run railway well done everyone on the kwvr

Well worth it. Start at Oxenhope then go to Keighley and back. Back onto Haworth to stop off then back to Keighley for transport links home. So relaxing back in time.

We traveled on Santa’s steam train on the 9th December and absolutely loved it, despite the weather causing delays. It was pretty cold and the staff were amazing telling us to jump on the normal train service whilst we waited to keep warm.... this morning we received complimentary tickets for all of us as a way of an apology for the snow and delays, what a fabulous thing to receive and totally unexpected. Thank you worth valley railway �

Visited on the 16th of February to take a trip on a steam train from Keighley to Haworth. Lovely little journey, and you get to travel on a piece of history.

I revisited on the 9th of March to visit the Steam Gala just to stand on the platform and take photos. Some fantastic trains travelling in and out of Haworth station that day. Friendly staff on both days at Keighley and Haworth station.

I am very proud to say these railway lines keep to tradition, the trains are beautiful, the buildings do not look changed from the Victorian days, and outside Haworth station is an old Victorian post box (still used as a normal post box) and West Yorkshire Bus stop sign that have been preserved for all to see.

Sunday 10th December 2017 had a lovely afternoon on the Keighley Santa special steam train for my grandsons 4th birthday treat on Monday.... He was so excited throughout the journey... The snow was falling while we was on the train which made it look more Christmassy.. Was first time we’d been but Would defo go again and recommend it to any one who hasn’t been before...

SAY Video – KWVR 50th Anniversary Gala

June 2018 saw the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway celebrate its 50th Anniversary of hauling passenger services along the picturesque 5 mile route between Keighley and Oxenhope. The pioneering spirit of those early preservationists and of the achievements of the volunteers that have followed in their footsteps were celebrated in style with and 8-day Gala capturing the achievements of those 50 years.















Keighley & Worth Valley Railway 50th Anniversary DVD















First opened in 1867, the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway was built to serve the mill owners and small towns of the Worth Valley. The railway continued to run until the 30th December 1961 when British Railways withdrew passenger services, regular freight services continued to operate until the 18th June 1962.

Having closed to regular traffic, one final service ran on the 23rd June 1962 to celebrate the newly formed Keighley and Worth Valley Railway Preservation Society, whom chartered a special passenger train from Bradford to Oxenhope and return. After this train the section between Oxenhope and Ingrow Junction was completely closed. A preservation society was formed in 1962 of rail enthusiasts and local people which bought the line from British Railways and reopened it on 29th June 1968 as a heritage railway.



Keighley & Worth Valley Railway,

The Railway Station, Haworth,

West Yorkshire BD22 8NJ

Lovely little line great staff real atmosphere great fully recommend. The yards are fantastic really great coal fires in the

stations too

Loved coming as a child and still love it now especially when the train arrives at ‘Oakworth, Oakworth Station’. Great to visit where The Railway Children was filmed. A great day out!

Its a unique experience lovely helpful staff, lots of information given and a good time had by my grandchildren it runs up tge back of my old house and I remeber when there used to be a goods yard and another track below parkwood street.

Haworth Haddock - 2 June 2018 - what a great night! Staff, fish and chips and the Pretend Beatles were all marvellous. Great fun and good company. Prefect way to spend an early summer evening - can highly recommend it ���

Had a wonderful day today behind Royal Scot. Could have done with some ice cold drinks instead of the tea and coffee on such a hot day.

Great day out with my 4 kids under 12. Lots to keep them busy and interested on a wet day in the holidays.

Everything about the trip was perfect.

Cream teas were great.

Well worth every penny.

Certainly put effort in for events. Vast variety of museums to visit on site with interesting collections.



On a personal note, my girlfriend and I visited the 2017 beer festival and had a great, if a little crowded time. However, while boarding the train she slipped on a platform kerb stone and damaged her shoulder. The weather was shocking so this accounts for the slip. The staff as a result of this were brilliant with us, offering shelter and first aid care.



Cracking railway and superb staff

Been on many trips on thekeighley and worth valley Railwat all have been Fantadric with exellent food and service looking forward to April,when we will be going on the next Haddock

Absolutely brilliant! I came from Australia to see the Steam Gala and was not disappointed. A fantastic day out with friendly staff and and an amazing array of different trains and locomotives. Will definitely be back next time I'm in the UK!

20 of us travelled on the Haworth Haddock for my partner’s 50th Birthday, we all had a fantastic day! All the staff were so friendly and helpful (big shout out to Anita!) great food and drink and a brilliant atmosphere. I can’t recommend it enough...we’ll be back.

Very disappointed this year. We have been coming on this for 4 years but will not be bothering any more. After a mix up with presents (my 4 year old Son was given a 12 month olds present), which we managed to change but were made to feel ungrateful about it, then having to explain to him why he was given a pink teddy instead of a ‘boy toy’! Also chastised for asking for a mince pie for my Son even though we have paid the same for him as the adults! �

I been Keighley and worth valley railway one staff at Howarth was not very polite his whole manner was offensive and I spoke one of the staff at Oakworth who was very sorry Think he was station master but I have second thoughts about going again .

a great place to visit and very well run railway well done everyone on the kwvr

Well worth it. Start at Oxenhope then go to Keighley and back. Back onto Haworth to stop off then back to Keighley for transport links home. So relaxing back in time.

We traveled on Santa’s steam train on the 9th December and absolutely loved it, despite the weather causing delays. It was pretty cold and the staff were amazing telling us to jump on the normal train service whilst we waited to keep warm.... this morning we received complimentary tickets for all of us as a way of an apology for the snow and delays, what a fabulous thing to receive and totally unexpected. Thank you worth valley railway �

Visited on the 16th of February to take a trip on a steam train from Keighley to Haworth. Lovely little journey, and you get to travel on a piece of history.

I revisited on the 9th of March to visit the Steam Gala just to stand on the platform and take photos. Some fantastic trains travelling in and out of Haworth station that day. Friendly staff on both days at Keighley and Haworth station.

I am very proud to say these railway lines keep to tradition, the trains are beautiful, the buildings do not look changed from the Victorian days, and outside Haworth station is an old Victorian post box (still used as a normal post box) and West Yorkshire Bus stop sign that have been preserved for all to see.

Sunday 10th December 2017 had a lovely afternoon on the Keighley Santa special steam train for my grandsons 4th birthday treat on Monday.... He was so excited throughout the journey... The snow was falling while we was on the train which made it look more Christmassy.. Was first time we’d been but Would defo go again and recommend it to any one who hasn’t been before...

SAY Video – KWVR 50th Anniversary Gala

June 2018 saw the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway celebrate its 50th Anniversary of hauling passenger services along the picturesque 5 mile route between Keighley and Oxenhope. The pioneering spirit of those early preservationists and of the achievements of the volunteers that have followed in their footsteps were celebrated in style with and 8-day Gala capturing the achievements of those 50 years.















Keighley & Worth Valley Railway 50th Anniversary DVD















First opened in 1867, the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway was built to serve the mill owners and small towns of the Worth Valley. The railway continued to run until the 30th December 1961 when British Railways withdrew passenger services, regular freight services continued to operate until the 18th June 1962.

Having closed to regular traffic, one final service ran on the 23rd June 1962 to celebrate the newly formed Keighley and Worth Valley Railway Preservation Society, whom chartered a special passenger train from Bradford to Oxenhope and return. After this train the section between Oxenhope and Ingrow Junction was completely closed. A preservation society was formed in 1962 of rail enthusiasts and local people which bought the line from British Railways and reopened it on 29th June 1968 as a heritage railway.



Keighley & Worth Valley Railway,

The Railway Station, Haworth,

West Yorkshire BD22 8NJ

Lovely little line great staff real atmosphere great fully recommend. The yards are fantastic really great coal fires in the

stations too

Loved coming as a child and still love it now especially when the train arrives at ‘Oakworth, Oakworth Station’. Great to visit where The Railway Children was filmed. A great day out!

Its a unique experience lovely helpful staff, lots of information given and a good time had by my grandchildren it runs up tge back of my old house and I remeber when there used to be a goods yard and another track below parkwood street.

Haworth Haddock - 2 June 2018 - what a great night! Staff, fish and chips and the Pretend Beatles were all marvellous. Great fun and good company. Prefect way to spend an early summer evening - can highly recommend it ���

Had a wonderful day today behind Royal Scot. Could have done with some ice cold drinks instead of the tea and coffee on such a hot day.

Great day out with my 4 kids under 12. Lots to keep them busy and interested on a wet day in the holidays.

Everything about the trip was perfect.

Cream teas were great.

Well worth every penny.

Certainly put effort in for events. Vast variety of museums to visit on site with interesting collections.



On a personal note, my girlfriend and I visited the 2017 beer festival and had a great, if a little crowded time. However, while boarding the train she slipped on a platform kerb stone and damaged her shoulder. The weather was shocking so this accounts for the slip. The staff as a result of this were brilliant with us, offering shelter and first aid care.



Cracking railway and superb staff

Been on many trips on thekeighley and worth valley Railwat all have been Fantadric with exellent food and service looking forward to April,when we will be going on the next Haddock

Absolutely brilliant! I came from Australia to see the Steam Gala and was not disappointed. A fantastic day out with friendly staff and and an amazing array of different trains and locomotives. Will definitely be back next time I'm in the UK!

20 of us travelled on the Haworth Haddock for my partner’s 50th Birthday, we all had a fantastic day! All the staff were so friendly and helpful (big shout out to Anita!) great food and drink and a brilliant atmosphere. I can’t recommend it enough...we’ll be back.

Very disappointed this year. We have been coming on this for 4 years but will not be bothering any more. After a mix up with presents (my 4 year old Son was given a 12 month olds present), which we managed to change but were made to feel ungrateful about it, then having to explain to him why he was given a pink teddy instead of a ‘boy toy’! Also chastised for asking for a mince pie for my Son even though we have paid the same for him as the adults! �

I been Keighley and worth valley railway one staff at Howarth was not very polite his whole manner was offensive and I spoke one of the staff at Oakworth who was very sorry Think he was station master but I have second thoughts about going again .

a great place to visit and very well run railway well done everyone on the kwvr

Well worth it. Start at Oxenhope then go to Keighley and back. Back onto Haworth to stop off then back to Keighley for transport links home. So relaxing back in time.

We traveled on Santa’s steam train on the 9th December and absolutely loved it, despite the weather causing delays. It was pretty cold and the staff were amazing telling us to jump on the normal train service whilst we waited to keep warm.... this morning we received complimentary tickets for all of us as a way of an apology for the snow and delays, what a fabulous thing to receive and totally unexpected. Thank you worth valley railway �

Visited on the 16th of February to take a trip on a steam train from Keighley to Haworth. Lovely little journey, and you get to travel on a piece of history.

I revisited on the 9th of March to visit the Steam Gala just to stand on the platform and take photos. Some fantastic trains travelling in and out of Haworth station that day. Friendly staff on both days at Keighley and Haworth station.

I am very proud to say these railway lines keep to tradition, the trains are beautiful, the buildings do not look changed from the Victorian days, and outside Haworth station is an old Victorian post box (still used as a normal post box) and West Yorkshire Bus stop sign that have been preserved for all to see.

Sunday 10th December 2017 had a lovely afternoon on the Keighley Santa special steam train for my grandsons 4th birthday treat on Monday.... He was so excited throughout the journey... The snow was falling while we was on the train which made it look more Christmassy.. Was first time we’d been but Would defo go again and recommend it to any one who hasn’t been before...

SAY Video – KWVR 50th Anniversary Gala

June 2018 saw the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway celebrate its 50th Anniversary of hauling passenger services along the picturesque 5 mile route between Keighley and Oxenhope. The pioneering spirit of those early preservationists and of the achievements of the volunteers that have followed in their footsteps were celebrated in style with and 8-day Gala capturing the achievements of those 50 years.















Keighley & Worth Valley Railway 50th Anniversary DVD















First opened in 1867, the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway was built to serve the mill owners and small towns of the Worth Valley. The railway continued to run until the 30th December 1961 when British Railways withdrew passenger services, regular freight services continued to operate until the 18th June 1962.

Having closed to regular traffic, one final service ran on the 23rd June 1962 to celebrate the newly formed Keighley and Worth Valley Railway Preservation Society, whom chartered a special passenger train from Bradford to Oxenhope and return. After this train the section between Oxenhope and Ingrow Junction was completely closed. A preservation society was formed in 1962 of rail enthusiasts and local people which bought the line from British Railways and reopened it on 29th June 1968 as a heritage railway.



Keighley & Worth Valley Railway,

The Railway Station, Haworth,

West Yorkshire BD22 8NJ

Lovely little line great staff real atmosphere great fully recommend. The yards are fantastic really great coal fires in the

stations too

Loved coming as a child and still love it now especially when the train arrives at ‘Oakworth, Oakworth Station’. Great to visit where The Railway Children was filmed. A great day out!

Its a unique experience lovely helpful staff, lots of information given and a good time had by my grandchildren it runs up tge back of my old house and I remeber when there used to be a goods yard and another track below parkwood street.

Haworth Haddock - 2 June 2018 - what a great night! Staff, fish and chips and the Pretend Beatles were all marvellous. Great fun and good company. Prefect way to spend an early summer evening - can highly recommend it ���

Had a wonderful day today behind Royal Scot. Could have done with some ice cold drinks instead of the tea and coffee on such a hot day.

Great day out with my 4 kids under 12. Lots to keep them busy and interested on a wet day in the holidays.

Everything about the trip was perfect.

Cream teas were great.

Well worth every penny.

Certainly put effort in for events. Vast variety of museums to visit on site with interesting collections.



On a personal note, my girlfriend and I visited the 2017 beer festival and had a great, if a little crowded time. However, while boarding the train she slipped on a platform kerb stone and damaged her shoulder. The weather was shocking so this accounts for the slip. The staff as a result of this were brilliant with us, offering shelter and first aid care.



Cracking railway and superb staff

Been on many trips on thekeighley and worth valley Railwat all have been Fantadric with exellent food and service looking forward to April,when we will be going on the next Haddock

Absolutely brilliant! I came from Australia to see the Steam Gala and was not disappointed. A fantastic day out with friendly staff and and an amazing array of different trains and locomotives. Will definitely be back next time I'm in the UK!

20 of us travelled on the Haworth Haddock for my partner’s 50th Birthday, we all had a fantastic day! All the staff were so friendly and helpful (big shout out to Anita!) great food and drink and a brilliant atmosphere. I can’t recommend it enough...we’ll be back.

Very disappointed this year. We have been coming on this for 4 years but will not be bothering any more. After a mix up with presents (my 4 year old Son was given a 12 month olds present), which we managed to change but were made to feel ungrateful about it, then having to explain to him why he was given a pink teddy instead of a ‘boy toy’! Also chastised for asking for a mince pie for my Son even though we have paid the same for him as the adults! �

I been Keighley and worth valley railway one staff at Howarth was not very polite his whole manner was offensive and I spoke one of the staff at Oakworth who was very sorry Think he was station master but I have second thoughts about going again .