60th Anniversary Steam Weekend — Aln Valley Railway
Marking 60 years since the final steam-hauled passenger train on the Alnmouth to Alnwick branch line. Steam locomotive Renishaw hauls goods wagons by day, with evening photographers' specials on Saturday.
Saturday, 20 June 2026
All day
Aln Valley Railway, Lionheart Station, Alnwick, NE66 2EZ
Organised by Aln Valley Railway
About This Event
Aln Valley Railway marks the 60th anniversary of the final steam-hauled passenger train on the Alnmouth to Alnwick branch line. Steam locomotive Renishaw will haul goods wagons during the day to evoke the branch line's working history, and a limited number of ticket holders can ride in the directors' coach. The weekend also celebrates diesel locomotive Shirley's 75th birthday.
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