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60th Anniversary Steam Weekend — Aln Valley Railway

Name: 60th Anniversary Steam Weekend — Aln Valley Railway
Start: 2026-06-20
Location: Aln Valley Railway, Lionheart Station, Alnwick, NE66 2EZ

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.

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Saturday, 20 June 2026All dayAln Valley Railway, Lionheart Station, Alnwick, NE66 2EZby 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.