Middleton Railway, Leeds

20/10/2026

Sunday 25 October is the last regular running day of 2026 at Middleton Railway in Leeds, and Brookes No.1 is in steam to see the season out. 🍂

Brookes No.1 was built by the Hunslet Engine Company here in Hunslet in 1941 and spent its working life at Brookes Chemicals near Halifax. It was the last of its type Hunslet ever built, and it's the only one left. Ride behind it through the autumn colours, hop off at Park Halt for a walk in Middleton Park, then catch a later train back to Moor Road.

Our next regular trains won't run until spring 2027, so if you've been meaning to visit, this is the weekend.

🗓️ Sunday 25 October
Doors open 10:00am // First train 10:30am // Last train 3:30pm // Doors close 4:30pm

🎟️ Book online through the link in our bio, or pay on the door on the day.

Please note: We always do our best to run the loco advertised, but occasionally circumstances beyond our control mean a different loco takes its place.

16/10/2026

🚂 Steam's back on Sunday 18 October, and Brookes No.1 is doing the honours after passing its steam test this week. 🥳

Only two Steam Sundays are left before our regular running season ends on 25 October, so it's a good excuse for an autumn day out. 🍁

🗓️ Sunday 18 October
Doors open 10:00am // First train 10:30am // Last train 3:30pm // Doors close 4:15pm

🎟️ Book online through the link in our bio, or pay on the door on the day.

We always do our best to run the loco we advertise, but occasionally circumstances beyond our control mean a different one takes its place.

10/10/2026

🚂 This Sunday, Hudswell Clarke No.1544 ‘Slough Estates Ltd No. 3’ will be in steam at the Middleton Railway.

Hudswell Clarke built locomotives at their Railway Foundry in Hunslet, just down the road from our line, so this is a proper Leeds-built engine working on home ground. Come and ride behind her on the world's oldest continuously working railway, with the city skyline as a backdrop. 💨

🗓️ Sunday 11 October
Doors open 10:00am // First train 10:30am // Last train 3:30pm // Doors close 4:15pm

🎟️ Book online at https://middletonrailway.org.uk/etn/regular-steam-running-day-11-10-26/, or pay on the door on the day.

We always do our best to run the loco we advertise, but occasionally circumstances beyond our control mean a different one takes its place.

03/10/2026

Sunday's looking like a good one. 🌤️ The forecast says dry and mild, and fan favourite Slough Estates No. 3 is in steam all day. 🚂

Ride from Moor Road through the tunnel to Park Halt. Hop off for an autumn walk in Middleton Park, then catch a later train back. 🍁 At Moor Road there's the museum, where you can climb into locomotive cabs, plus the café and shop. Dogs are welcome too. 🐶

🗓️ Sunday 4 October
Doors open 10:00am, first train 10:30am
Last train 3:30pm, doors close 4:15pm

🎟️ Book online at https://middletonrailway.org.uk/etn/regular-steam-running-day-4-10-26/ or pay on the door on the day.

We always do our best to run the loco we advertise, but occasionally circumstances beyond our control mean a different one takes its place.

29/09/2026

🎟️ Tickets selling fast !! 🎟️

🚂 All Aboard the Spell Train! 🧙‍♀️

Get ready for a magical, spooky (but not-too-scary) adventure this October! The Spell Train is pulling into the station, and we need brave young witches and wizards to help us brew a powerful potion.

Will your spell be strong enough to turn creepy ingredients into tasty treats? Join us for a day of steam, spells, and shadows at the Railway.

For tickets & more information visit our website:

https://middletonrailway.org.uk/etn/the-spell-train-2026/

19/09/2026

08/09/2026

It's happening...
Santa is coming!!

R**t, listen up! If tha’s after a proper Christmas treat that won’t cost an arm an’a leg, we’ve got just t’ticket for yer!

Get ready for festive magic when Santa returns to Middleton Railway this December! The much-loved Santa Special train rides are back for 2026, with decorations, gifts, and family fun all along the track.

Starting on Saturday 5th December, we will be running on Saturdays and Sundays of the 5th & 6th, 12th & 13th, and 19th & 20th, Wednesday 23rd and then finally on Christmas Eve (Thursday 24th).

For more info and tickets visit :
https://middletonrailway.org.uk/santa-2026/

02/09/2026

STOP SCROLLING! It's an end of summer ticket sale at the Middleton Railway, Leeds!

You can have a day out of a fiver. Five of your find Great British Pounds for all day travel at the Middleton Railway this weekend.

LS10 2JQ for your satnav, and we can't wait to see you. Been planning on coming down, while now is your chance!

SATURDAY 5th: https://middletonrailway.org.uk/etn/regular-diesel-running-day-5-9-26/
SUNDAY 6th: https://middletonrailway.org.uk/etn/regular-steam-running-day-6-9-26/

Say goodbye to summer and make back-to-school season an adventure with a visit to the historic Middleton Railway! Before the new term gets into full swing, bring the whole family to experience the magic, sounds, and nostalgia of the world’s oldest continuously working railway. Whether you’re a l...

02/09/2026

Today's focuses on No.385, the Hartmann locomotive undergoing restoration at the Middleton Railway. Built in 1895 in Chemnitz, Germany, 385 has always been a firm favourite with the crew, with the water tank tucked between the frames and everything easily accessible, there's no crawling underneath in hot, wet damp, head banging cramped spaces!

Sadly, a crack in the tank's well took this quirky little loco out of service, and that is going to be one of the many challenges to fix during this restoration and overhaul.

Fancy helping to restore it? Now is a great time to get involved and really get to understand a steam locomotive, by taking it apart!

Recently retired and looking for something to fill your time? Or just have the odd Saturday afternoon free and want to learn some new skills? We accept volunteers from as young as 14, so drop us a message. Volunteering days are Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, at times between 9am and 5pm, though you can come the whole day or part of the day.

You can volunteer as much or as little as you like, and we even have tea and biscuits.