The How to find us Please note we are in Hunslet, not Middleton, The Railway is just two miles from the centre of Leeds. It was built as a colliery railway in 1758 Into Leeds on the M621 (south) from M1 (south) & requiring the first ever Railway Act of Parliament in order to M62 East From M1 follow “City” signs, leave M621 build it. Initially, carrying coals to the staithes near to the at Jct. 5 follow signs to the railway for a few river Aire, the motive power was horses. However, on the hundred yards. South out of Leeds on M621 & from 24th June 1812 Middleton became the first railway in the world to successfully employ steam locomotives M62 West Leave M621 at Jct. 6, at end of slip road commercially. They were designed by the Middleton go left, and next left, second exit at mini roundabout, colliery engineer John Blenkinsop, and built by Matthew we are a few hundred yards on left Murray at his Round Foundry in Holbeck, Leeds. Today the By Bus (Leeds City Centre) Railway runs from Moor Road Station to Park Halt on the From the Corn Exchange, Nos 12, 13 & 13A towards northern edges of Middleton Park, where evidence of the Middleton. Alight at the junction of Belle Isle Rd and early mining can be found in the form of old Bell Pits. Moor Rd, cross to Moor Rd and walk 10 mins almost Our building and trains are fully accessible, to the end, we are on the left with disabled parking spaces adjacent to the Check www.wymetro.com/bustravel/ building entrance. Baby change facilities are available. for latest travel information We welcome dogs on a lead. Sat Nav. SE 305 310 Educational visits are available most of the year. Postcode LS10 2JQ or Beza Street Please enquire via email for more information For up to date information please visit : [email protected] www.middletonrailway.org.uk The Railway is operated entirely by volunteers and telephone our visitor hotlines 0793 177 8843 or welcomes new recruits. There are always vacancies for a 0845 680 1758 (Weekdays 09.30 until 17.30) whole range of jobs including the following: On running days call 0113 271 0320 • operating the trains • the shop and booking office • restoring and servicing the locomotives, coaches and wagons • maintaining the track and stations • floral displays If you are interested, please enquire at the shop. Middleton Railway Trust Ltd The Station, Moor Road, Hunslet, Leeds LS10 2JQ Whilst every effort will be made to provide the advertised services, 0113 271 0320 The Middleton Railway Trust Ltd reserves the right to amend or cancel [email protected] any service without prior notice and accepts no liability whatsoever for any inconvenience loss or disappointment caused Registered Company No. 1165589 including travel expenses. Prices correct at time of printing Registered Charity 230387 Special Events 2019 Operating Days

th 13 April APRIL MAY JUNE JULY Community day S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F Come and see local groups 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 and maybe get involved? 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 20th, 21st & 22nd April 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Easter Bank Holiday 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Free Easter chocolate for children 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 4th, 5th & 6th May AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F Teddy Bears Special DISCOUNTS Bring your teddies to see the bluebells 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 and support Marie Curie for the 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 11AVAILABLE WITH LEEDS/BREEZE weekend. Children with a teddy travel free 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 CARDS* 15th - 16th June 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31 Fathers Day Weekend 28 29 30 Special offers for Fathers will be available 31 Standard Timetable Fares 22nd - 23rd June NOVEMBER DECEMBER Day Rover Tickets are valid on all trains on day of purchase Mixed Traffic Weekend S S M T W T F S S M T W T F A mix of steam and diesel locomotives 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 Day Rover: Adult £7.00, Child (aged 3 to 15 incl.) £3 and train formations 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Family Day Rover: £18.00 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 (2 Adults & up to 3 Children) CHILD ANNUAL 6th - 7th July 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 PASS AVAILABLE Steampunk Market Single Journey: Adult £3.50, Child £1.50 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 28 29 30 31 FOR £6 WHICH Trade fair, authors, artists and fashion (Moor Road to Park Halt or 30 & 1st Jan New Year’s Day GIVES CHILDREN A great event for all ages Park Halt to Moor Road) FREE ENTRY FOR 13th - 14th July Children under 3 and dogs travel free A YEAR *Discounts not available during special ticketed events. NOT INCLUDING Model Railway Exhibition SANTA SPECIALS See the models amongst the real things 18th August Site closed Steam service Diesel service Heritage diesel Special event Santa Leeds Classic Bus Runday Classic buses linking up local museums Standard Timetable - may not apply to some special events and 1st January WX 14th-15th September Moor Road Dep. 11.00 11.40 12.20 13.00 14.00 14.40 15.20 16.00 KIDS 4 A QUID Heritage Open Days Park Halt Arr. 11.08 11.48 12.28 13.08 14.08 14.48 15.28 16.08 WEDNESDAYS A chance to see and learn about aspects of Park Halt Dep. 11.15 11.55 12.35 13.15 14.15 14.55 15.35 16.15 the railway with a conducted tour DURING SCHOOL Moor Road Arr. 11.25 12.05 12.45 13.25 14.25 15.05 15.45 16.25 21st - 22nd September HOLIDAYS Works Outing WX - Does not run on Wednesdays If it works it gets an outing... The Moor Road Site opens at 10.00 and closes at 16.45 or 16.05 for WX days Follow us on Facebook or visit our website for further details on special running days. www.middletonrailway.org.uk

19th - 20th October Star Rails Sci-Fi Style event with displays and costumes

December Santa Specials Advance online booking starts in August 1st January 2020 Mince Pie Special See in the New Year with a free mince pie

Pricing may vary for all special events and all events are subject to change without notice, please see website for latest info 13th April Community day Come and see local groups and maybe get involved? 20th, 21st & 22nd April Easter Bank Holiday Free Easter chocolate for children 4th, 5th & 6th May Teddy Bears Special Bring your teddies to see the bluebells and support Marie Curie for the weekend. Children with a teddy travel free 15th - 16th June Fathers Day Weekend Special offers for Fathers will be available

22nd - 23rd June Mixed Traffic Weekend A mix of steam and diesel locomotives and train formations 6th - 7th July Steampunk Market Trade fair, authors, artists and fashion A great event for all ages 13th - 14th July Model Railway Exhibition See the models amongst the real things 18th August Leeds Classic Bus Runday Classic buses linking up local museums

14th-15th September Heritage Open Days A chance to see and learn about aspects of the railway with a conducted tour 21st - 22nd September Works Outing If it works it gets an outing...

19th - 20th October Star Rails Sci-Fi Style event with displays and costumes

December Santa Specials Advance online booking starts in August 1st January 2020 Mince Pie Special See in the New Year with a free mince pie

Pricing may vary for all special events and all events are subject to change without notice, please see website for latest info

Heritage Diesel Days 13th April, 11th May, 8th June, 10th August, 14th September and 12th October A chance to see our older Diesel Locomotives in action

Hire our Party coach Available on most operating days Santa and most special events excluded

murder on the middleton express By Front Room Productions A murder mystery set in the 1950s Why not take a walk in the park? Part-show, part-interactive mystery, part-musical. Middleton park has four marked trails to follow with a visitor centre by the lake Evenings that sells hot food. A children’s play area can also be found there. Check out the Friends Wednesday 22nd May to Sunday 2nd June of Middleton Park extensive programme for events happening in the park. For more details and to book please visit: www.fomp.co.uk www.frontroomproductions.co.uk Visitor centre, café and toilet opening hours Weekends: 9.00 to 16.00, Weekdays: 10.15 to 14.15 The Site The Site Birthday Parties

Discover the history of locomotive See our collection of industrial locomotives built in Why not hire a coach for your party? building in Leeds Leeds and beyond. The party coach is specially reserved and from 1812 to 1995. decorated for your exclusive use. Your children can enjoy their party with their friends whilst the train travels between Moor Road and Park Halt stations on our normal passenger service. Leave the train at Park Halt if you like and explore the Ancient Woodlands of Middleton Park, returning to the train when you wish. Watch the engine run round (change ends) at Park (within 2 hours of first boarding the train) Halt and Moor Road after each trip. Watch the crew undertake their duties, caring for the Climb onto the footplate and learn the controls locomotive and preparing it for your journey ahead. of a

Examine the inside of a boiler and learn how it works.

Relax in our cafe with a hot drink and a sandwich, You are welcome to bring your own have a go operating the model train food for consumption on the train or at Park Halt and let the children have fun in the play area. Hot and cold drinks and confectionery Explore our collection of historic patterns used to are available at the Moor Road shop. make new castings for old, missing and broken parts. If you wish we can provide food for your party, supplied by Megabites of Rothwell, from £6 per head. Please ask for further details.

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