South Tynedale Railway

South Tynedale Railway South Tynedale Railway

Welcome to the South Tynedale Railway. Enjoy a scenic ride along the valley.

Running northwards from Alston in Cumbria, England's highest market town, the narrow gauge South Tynedale Railway crosses into Northumberland to a temporary terminus at Lintley. Its heritage steam and diesel trains run through lovely valley scenery with the high moors of the Pennines on either side. Very soon we will start to rebuild the tracks onwards from Lintley to the Northumbrian village of S

laggyford. We hope that eventually the railway will once again go all the way to its original junction with the main line at Haltwhistle. There is a lineside footpath from Alston to Lintley and the path continues from there along the old trackbed. At Alston station you will find a cafe, gift shop, discovery centre, viewing workshops and free parking for cars and coaches.

25/08/2026

Just a reminder that due to circumstances beyond our control we will not be operating trains on Wednesday 26 August. The Crossing Cafe at Alston WILL be open from 10a.m to 3p.m as normal.

Trains are running today Tuesday 25th August. The cafes are open and so is our mezzanine gallery, so don't forget to pop...
25/08/2026

Trains are running today Tuesday 25th August. The cafes are open and so is our mezzanine gallery, so don't forget to pop up and find out about the history of the railway and have a look down into our engineering workshop, it's included in your ticket!
Book online or just turn up.

Steam loco Naklo will be in service on Saturday 22nd August with departures at 10:30, 13:00 and 15:00 from Alston and 11...
20/08/2026

Steam loco Naklo will be in service on Saturday 22nd August with departures at 10:30, 13:00 and 15:00 from Alston and 11:30, 14:00 and 16:00 from Slaggyford. We are having problems wth our website, if you can't get booked online please just turn up!

Apologies that we still have poorly crew members and we are unable to run trains on Wednesday 19 August. Services will o...
17/08/2026

Apologies that we still have poorly crew members and we are unable to run trains on Wednesday 19 August. Services will operate tomorrow Tuesday 18 as normal. Book in advance or just turn up.
Saturday's services ( 22 August) will be steam hauled but with one loco instead of two as previously advertised. Thanks everyone for your patience and understanding.

As a volunteer run organisation there are times where we just don't have enough volunteers to do all of the things which...
14/08/2026

As a volunteer run organisation there are times where we just don't have enough volunteers to do all of the things which need doing on an operational day. Tomorrow, Saturday 15th August there will be no trains running and our refreshment facilities will be closed. On Sunday 16th however, trains will be running and hot and cold drinks and snacks will be available at Slaggyford; the Crossing Cafe at Alston will remain closed. Thanks very much for your support and patience.

14/08/2026

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Please note there will be no trains running on Saturday 15th August due to crew illness.
We will be running trains on Sunday 16th August at 10.30am, 1pm and 3pm.

* anyone with pre booked tickets for Saturday 15th August will have been contacted via email.

Join us for Teddy Bear Day today 🧸🧸🧸.10.30am service is nearly full however spaces on the 1pm and 3pm.The Crossing Cafe...
12/08/2026

Join us for Teddy Bear Day today 🧸🧸🧸.

10.30am service is nearly full however spaces on the 1pm and 3pm.

The Crossing Cafe at Alston will be open 10am-3pm

The Buffet car at Slaggyford is open 10am-4pm

Please note the Jersey ice cream parlour is closed today due to volunteer shortages.

Trains are running today and tomorrow at 10.30am, 1pm and 3pm.The Crossing Cafe at Alston will be open 10am-3pm serving ...
11/08/2026

Trains are running today and tomorrow at 10.30am, 1pm and 3pm.

The Crossing Cafe at Alston will be open 10am-3pm serving sausage baps alongside our normal offering.

The Jersey Ice cream parlour and buffet car at Slaggyford will be open 10am-4pm.

Take advantage of our pensioner special Tuesday and Wednesdays where you travel all day for £14.

Family rover available for up to 2 adults and 3 children for £40 (not available on Teddy Bear day)

Trains running 8th & 9th August 🚂🚂Trains will be running at 10.30am, 1pm and 3pm The Crossing Cafe at Alston will be ope...
06/08/2026

Trains running 8th & 9th August 🚂🚂

Trains will be running at 10.30am, 1pm and 3pm

The Crossing Cafe at Alston will be open 10am-3pm

The Jersey Ice cream parlour and buffet car at Slaggyford will be open 10am-4pm

Get your tickets at www.south-tynedale-railway.org.uk or at Alston/Slaggyford stations.

* Family rover ticket is available allowing travel all day for 2 adults and up to 3 children for £40 *

Address

The Railway Station
Alston
CA93JB

Telephone

+441434338212

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