Steam Trains

Railway history can be found on the East Lancashire Railway, the longest heritage line in North West England. Trains run every weekend, and some weekdays in summer, mainly steam hauled but also with some heritage diesel engines. Catch the train at Heywood station and travel through 12 miles of countryside to Bury and Rawtenstall. Special events, dinner and lunch trains also run, and there’s even a Rail Ale Trail for history buffs who like to combine nostalgia with a pint of good local beer. Stations are at Rawtenstall, Irwell Vale, Ramsbottom, Summerseat, Burrs Country Park, Bury and Heywood.  Eastlancs railway

Built to serve the local mill trades in the late 19th Century, the Railway is just over 4 1/2 miles long but yet still manages to pack six stations in. The line runs through stunning scenery From Keighley to Howarth and Oxenhope a powerful reminder of the Industrial Heritage of the 19th Century. As well as running steam engines and vintage carriages the Worth Valley Railway has many special events throughout the year. Please see their website for up to date prices and timetable as well as details of their special events http://kwvr.co.uk/.

 

For more information about Howarth and the famous Brontes see Local History and Local walks