Stainmore Railway Company
Stainmore Railway Company
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We are a volunteer run heritage railway established in 1997 and open to the public since 2011. We are open to the public Easter - December at weekends 10am -4pm (mainly Sundays with some Saturdays for events). We are currently run trains on special event days, have a museum, restored Station Master's Office and plenty of rolling stock including historic the Victorian locomotive 910 which is part of the National Collection. We have a fully stocked shop with a wide range of model railway items, books, children's toys, Gibsons puzzles and much more. Tours of our workshop and maintenance facility are available but not suitable for those with limited mobility or wheelchair users Our catering facility in our 1930s buffet car is available on event days (see website for details). We have a disabled access ramp and our website includes an accessibility guide. Work on our disabled toilet and baby change facility is yet to start and we are sorry that we cannot provide this at present.
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Graham R
Honiton, UK384 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
The Stainmore Railway Company is based at Kirkby Stephen East Station. It wasn't a running day when I attended so there was no charge. However, a donation was appreciated. There was a good selection of rolling stock, including two industrial steam locomotives. The museum has a range of interesting exhibits and there is some useful information on former Station Masters. The shop houses a good selection of railway related merchandise, including some second hand books. The staff were volunteers and they were friendly and helpful. There is ample parking.
Written 21 April 2024
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Thank you for your visit and review. We are operating trains 13th & 14th July (1940s weekend) and end of July (Westmorland Dales Festival)
Written 11 July 2024
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Andy D
Hinckley, UK22 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
We went to the 40’s themed day with our three daughters (7,6,3). This was great day out with very friendly staff/volunteers. We rode up and down the rail in different coaches and classes, the guard even let the older girls help him out. They also got to sit in a variety of WW2 military vehicles as well as the learning about the steam train from the driver.
There were lots of people and displays and plenty to learn and see. They also had live music from the period.
We had a great day and would highly recommend.
There were lots of people and displays and plenty to learn and see. They also had live music from the period.
We had a great day and would highly recommend.
Written 14 July 2024
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Thank you for your visit and glad you had a good day. Will pass your comments to the volunteers involved, Hope to see you again some time in the future
Written 16 July 2024
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Steve G
21 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
Another great day. Went for the railwayana fair. Loads of really good things to buy. Buffet car was open for sandwiches etc. Steam loco running with an original teak carriage.
Written 13 August 2022
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Thank you Steve for your review and repeat visit
Written 25 May 2023
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kate m
Berkshire, UK191 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
What a fabulous little railway this is. Very obvious the volunteers work hard restoring and running this living history. Everyone very friendly. Train rides are short but priced accordingly. Great little shop. On the day we visited additional stalls which added. Bonus I got to meet Barras the cat.
Written 12 April 2023
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Thanks for your visit and review. Lookng forward to welcoming you again
Written 15 April 2023
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Steve G
21 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
As always you get a great welcome. Things have been difficult with Covid etc but starting to get back to normal. All the staff and volunteers have worked really hard while sticking to the regulations.
The shed tours are very informative whether you are an expert or just interested.
The shed tours are very informative whether you are an expert or just interested.
Written 27 July 2021
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Thank you for your repeat visit and review.
Look forward to seeing you again soon
Written 28 July 2021
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Graham B
Durham, UK90 contributions
Mar 2023 • Family
I try to visit at least a couple of times a year. This is a great little railway. The buffet is cheap and tasty and the staff are always friendly and polite. I usually try and visit for the Railwayania event which see lots of dealers.
The ride is only short but don’t let that detract from your visit. Highly recommended.
The ride is only short but don’t let that detract from your visit. Highly recommended.
Written 6 August 2023
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Many thanks for your review and repeat visit
Written 9 August 2023
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Andy P
1 contribution
Jun 2022
a place full of charm. Such lovely warm and friendly volunteer staff, deeply knowledgeable, and kind. We had a shed tour too which was frankly awesome and a great behind the scenes insight. if you enjoy smaller calmer railways rich in story and heritage you should go for a visit.
We visited during a Model railway show which added a whole extra element for my son. they have a good deal of special events so look them up.
We visited during a Model railway show which added a whole extra element for my son. they have a good deal of special events so look them up.
Written 21 June 2022
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Thank you so much for your review and visit.
I will pass your comments onto our Shed tour team and look forward to seeing you again soon.
Written 4 July 2022
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Radar-uk-2013
Durham, UK182 contributions
Apr 2017 • Family
Its been 15 years we have come to visit with the Easter rally event and so much work has been done here and everytime we have had a warm welcome and just relax and take in the scenery and let your mind wander back to the good old years, more so today as of smell and sound of those little model steam engines displayed this weekend.
The early years of coming here, and seeing what now has evolved is really amazing, I do think the volunteers have done an amazing job, we have come and always put a few coins in the box to help things along, maybe have a tea and a cake, in the carriage and always win something on the raffle (this event only).
Its nice to see those lads up to the naffs doing what they love doing and making everyone welcome and there humour between each other is nice to see
Looking in today and I see a few more projects on board that look as if the hard work is still to continue with those carriages
Really do enjoy a wander in here and so much to see and explore about the history of the old railway line
Hazel and the team .... Brilliant keep up the good work see you next year
The early years of coming here, and seeing what now has evolved is really amazing, I do think the volunteers have done an amazing job, we have come and always put a few coins in the box to help things along, maybe have a tea and a cake, in the carriage and always win something on the raffle (this event only).
Its nice to see those lads up to the naffs doing what they love doing and making everyone welcome and there humour between each other is nice to see
Looking in today and I see a few more projects on board that look as if the hard work is still to continue with those carriages
Really do enjoy a wander in here and so much to see and explore about the history of the old railway line
Hazel and the team .... Brilliant keep up the good work see you next year
Written 17 April 2017
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Thank you for your kind review and we look forward to seeing you again.
Written 18 April 2017
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Maharg22
Carlisle, United Kingdom4 contributions
Sept 2013 • Solo
I visited the other weekend and it was fantastic. Well done to all involved for such a wonderful and friendly place to visit.
In fact I was so impressed I took shares out and will definitely be back to volunteer. Good luck for the future folks.
In fact I was so impressed I took shares out and will definitely be back to volunteer. Good luck for the future folks.
Written 9 September 2013
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thanks for your visit and share purchase. look forward to seeing you at KSE soon
Written 13 September 2013
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Beth B
York, England, United Kingdom108 contributions
Jun 2013 • Family
We went as a party of 6 adults with one 3 year old, and we all found something interesting to look at. The volunteers are really friendly and helpful, toys were produced for our child, and there is a little exhibition as well as static engines on display. The shop is basic, but has some nice things in it and there is plenty of parking too. Worth a look if you are passing.
Written 17 June 2013
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Thank you for your visit and it was great to see three generations getting along and enjoying themselves.
Hope that you will come back when we are runnning trains
Written 24 June 2013
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I know it is only open at weekends but are there any engines to see, even from a small distance when the museum is not open?
Written 23 October 2019
All are inside the building. There is a working party on a Wednesday so if you came that day you could look round if volunteers were free
Written 23 October 2019
Donna M
Pontefract, United Kingdom
Hi 1st how far from Masham are you? do you do a steam train driving experience in March 12th to the 14th so ideally 13th March would be great this is his 60th birthday, my husband deserves a treat, a childhood dream, i would love to fulfill as he looks after me so doesn't get much time for himself. 07873322490 my number, Donna
Written 1 June 2015
Hi Donna,
We are about an hour's drive from Masham. Unfortunately we do not start operating steam trains until Easter, which next year is 25th - 26th March and that weekend will be our Classic Commercial Vehicle Rally. We do however offer footplate rides during operating days. The dates for the footplate courses for 2016 will be planned in the Autumn.
Best wishes Sue Jones Retail Director
Written 3 June 2015
We answered this question via our Facebook on 11th April.
We always pleased to see well behaved dogs on leads (our station cats get spooked if they are not). We have a dog watering station near the mess room and dogs are welcome to travel for free on trains accompanied by a fare paying owner on operating days.
Written 28 April 2015
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