Middleton Railway, Leeds

Middleton Railway, Leeds Established in 1758,we hold the distinction of being the world’s oldest continuously working railway. The world's oldest continually operating Railway.
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Opened with an Act of Parliament in 1758 we also saw the world's first commercially successful use of steam locomotives in 1812. In June 1960 we became the first standard gauge railway to be preserved and operated by volunteers. We're still 100% volunteer run. Our running season is from April until October, and then our Santa Specials in December. We are usually open 10am until 4pm on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays Mondays, along with most Wednesdays during Leeds Council Schools holidays

This Weekend -Saturday 20th June: Free Talk - Matthew Murray by Paul Murray Thompson 14:00-15:00Saturday 20th/Sunday 21s...
16/06/2026

This Weekend -

Saturday 20th June:

Free Talk - Matthew Murray by Paul Murray Thompson 14:00-15:00

Saturday 20th/Sunday 21st June:

Green Xmas Celebrations
10:00-15:30

Sunday 21st June:

Naming ceremony of Hunslet 6981 (Salamanca)
Starts 12:30

Re enactors- His Majesty’s 33rd Regiment Of Foot (1812-1816 era) come and get hands on with some traditional 1812 kit and activities fun for all ages

RAILWAY BOOK SALE - LAST CHANCE TO BUYThis weekend sees the second (and final) two days of our sale of second hand railw...
11/06/2026

RAILWAY BOOK SALE - LAST CHANCE TO BUY

This weekend sees the second (and final) two days of our sale of second hand railway books. They come from a non smoking household and are all in, at least, very good condition.

They have all been checked and individually priced at sensible prices - starting at just £1. There are also a number of local and canal books. If you are particularly interested in narrow gauge or industrial railways then there are plenty of these. There are not a lot of diesel and electric books but pretty much everything else is covered railway wise!

The books are available for viewing and purchase from 10am to 3.30pm. We are operating a diesel service on Saturday and a steam service on Sunday. The current rostered locomotives are MDHB 45 (Saturday) and Slough Estates no.3 (Sunday).

Please spread the word to anyone you think may be interested.

What’s On June -Saturday 20th June: Free Talk - Matthew Murray by Paul Murray Thompson 14:00-15:00Saturday 20th/Sunday 2...
11/06/2026

What’s On June -

Saturday 20th June:

Free Talk - Matthew Murray by Paul Murray Thompson 14:00-15:00

Saturday 20th/Sunday 21st June:

Green Xmas Celebrations
10:00-15:30

Sunday 21st June:

Naming ceremony of Hunslet 6981 (Salamanca)
Starts 12:30

Re enactors- His Majesty’s 33rd Regiment Of Foot (1812-1816 era) come and get hands on with some traditional 1812 kit and activities fun for all ages

08/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to yesterday’s Classic Car Event we are looking forward to seeing you all again in 2027 for another amazing event.

BOOK SALE NEXT TWO WEEKENDSWe can't show you all 1,400 books individually, so here's an overview of what's available. Th...
04/06/2026

BOOK SALE NEXT TWO WEEKENDS

We can't show you all 1,400 books individually, so here's an overview of what's available. There are also a number of European and USA titles available. They are all priced to sell, but no reasonable offers refused.

Please spread the word!

As if this coming Sunday (7th) was not exciting enough already, with Classic Car Sunday and a massive second hand railwa...
04/06/2026

As if this coming Sunday (7th) was not exciting enough already, with Classic Car Sunday and a massive second hand railway book sale...
..following the completion of her "10 yearly" overhaul we can confirm that (subject to the usual operational caveats) 'Slough Estates no.3' is now the rostered steam locomotive for the day. A successful test run up the line yesterday is testament to the many, many hours of hard work by our volunteers.

See you on Sunday?

RAILWAY BOOK SALE!Following a bequest from a recently deceased member we have around 1,400 second hand railway books for...
03/06/2026

RAILWAY BOOK SALE!

Following a bequest from a recently deceased member we have around 1,400 second hand railway books for sale. They come from a non smoking household and are all in, at least, very good condition.

They have all been checked and individually priced at sensible prices - starting at just £1. There are also a number of local and canal books. If you are particularly interested in narrow gauge or industrial railways then there are plenty of these. There are not a lot of diesel and electric books but pretty much everything else is covered railway wise!

The books are available for viewing and purchase on the next two weekends (6th/7th and 13th/14th June) from 10am to 3.30pm. We are operating a diesel service on Saturdays and a steam service on Sundays.

Sunday 7th June is also our Classic Car Event with visiting cars at both Moor Road and Middleton Park Halt.

Please spread the word to anyone you think may be interested.

This is Volunteer Week and we have been 100% operated by unpaid Volunteers since June 1960 - that's 66 years!It provides...
02/06/2026

This is Volunteer Week and we have been 100% operated by unpaid Volunteers since June 1960 - that's 66 years!

It provides an opportunity to show this photo of Volunteers from last years Classic Car Sunday, and to remind you that this coming Sunday (7th June) is the 2026 event. For the first time cars will also be on display at Middleton Park Halt too!

If you would like to join our welcoming and happy band of volunteers then please see here:https://middletonrailway.org.uk/volunteer-opportunities/ It's a great way to meet new friends and gain new skills in retail, train operations, engineering and many, many more...

Address

The Station, Moor Road, Hunslet
Leeds
LS102JQ

Opening Hours

Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441132710320

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