News
News, events and updates from the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway, from our team of volunteers.
Steam with us on New Years Day
Steam with us on New Years Day Start 2022 with a trip back to the age of steam with a visit to the only standard gauge Heritage Steam Railway in Lincolnshire. We are open New Years Day. First train de
Join us onboard our Santa Express
Join us onboard our Santa Express. A warm welcome everyone….Christmas is not so far in the distance and Santa is getting prepared to visit the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway. Join us as you steam along on
Back to the 1940’s
Back to the 1940’s Sat 11th & Sun 12th Sept 2021 – Join us on a journey back in time at our biggest event of the year, with 40’s music, song and dance plus a whole host of other attractions! Sat 11th
All Day Travel Tickets Return !!
All Day Travel Tickets Return !! Come & Visit the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway – The Only Standard Gauge Heritage Steam Railway in Lincolnshire. Following the latest government lifting of restrictions,
#LoveYourRailway Campaign
‘Love Your Railway’ Campaign I would like to announce that Lincolnshire Wolds Railway is honoured to be part of the UK Wide Campaign “LoveYourRailway” & we would love your involvement. The campaign la
Visiting Guest Loco
Guest Loco – J94 Hunslet Austerity 0-6-0 No22 The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway is excited and proud to have guest locomotive J94 Hunslet Austerity 0-6-0 No22 running from Sunday 4th July throughout the
Cream Tea Experience
Visit our Heritage Steam Railway. Sit back, Relax and Enjoy a Cream Tea as you steam along !! Enjoy a delicious scone, served with jam and cream, accompanied with a refreshing tea or coffee…. Cream Te
Fish & Chip Special
Enjoy a traditional Grimsby Fish & Chip Supper served with Wine, Beer or a Soft Drink on board the special train departing at 5.30pm. £25 adults, £20 children. Menu choice includes a soft drink Adults
Reopening Soon – 2021
Re-opening for 2021 We are so excited to announce that we will be reopening 30th May 2021. We have missed all our guests so much, we hope you will all visit us, as we welcome you back to the LWR. Our
Weekend of Steam!
Join us on our long weekend of steam on the south coast from Friday 17th to Monday 20th April, when we will be visiting two of Britain’s best-loved heritage lines – the Bluebell and Romney, Hythe & Dy
British Railways Steam Miscellany
Cine Films from the 1960’s from the Jim Clemens Collection, presented by Michael Clemens. 7.30pm, Thursday 12th March 2020 at Sturton by Stow Primary School, School Lane, Sturton by Stow, LN1 2BY. Foo
Help keep our railway on the move!
Come along to our Open Day on Sunday 15th March and see the work our volunteers do and the type of jobs that are on offer. This is an exciting time for the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway because we have s
50 years too late?
In the year that we are commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the closure of the bulk of East Lincolnshire’s railway system, the Government have just announced a fund of £500m as the first step in reo
Mother’s Day Special
The 2020 running season kicks off at the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway with a special event on Mothers Day. Steam trains will be running hourly from 10.45am to 3.45pm on Sunday 22nd March at Ludborough s
Oyez, Oyez, Oyez – I name this train ELR50!
2020 is the 50th Anniversary of the closure of most of the East Lincolnshire’s railway routes, which left many communities miles from the nearest station. Later this year a festival titled ‘East Linco
New Year’s Day Special
Pop along to the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway on Wednesday 1st January 2020 for a ride on the heritage steam train, which will be running hourly from 10.45am to 2.45pm. While you are there call into the
Find out more about the LWR
The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway now has its own mini mobile exhibition which has been created by Society member Rod Morris and his team. The eye-catching display, which has lots of useful information a
Cheers Graham!
Lincolnshire Wolds Railway Society life member Graham Larn is doing his bit to help spread the word about our heritage line. Graham is also an active member of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) and, f
Zebedee gets new tanks!
Those of you who have visited our engine shed at Ludborough will have no doubt seen the restoration work that has been taking place over the past few years on 0-6-0 Tank No. 7597 ‘Zebedee’. The loco w
Dream ticket for steam lovers
If you’re looking for a Christmas gift idea that’s a little bit different, then the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway has just the thing – a ride in the cab of one of our steam locomotives. We are offering t
Ideal gift for railway lovers
If you know someone who is interested in Lincolnshire’s railway history then your local heritage line has the perfect Christmas stocking filler. In the early part of the 20th century the eastern part
Book now for Santa!
Join us on board one of our Santa Special steam trains this December and enjoy a magical Christmas treat like no other! On the journey there are lots of fun activities and each child gets a specially
Work on extension moves forward
Things are moving on nicely with the LWR’s new line to Pear Tree Lane, with numerous materials and equipment being purchased and delivered. These have been unloaded and moved to the areas where they w
All aboard the Halloween Special!
Prepare to be scared when you ride on our Halloween Special steam train on Sunday 27th October! There will be lots of spooky entertainment on the train (watch out for the spirits on board – they have
Archive Film Favourites
1979 – RAILWAYS REMEMBERED – 2019 Introduced by Rob Foxon 7.30pm, Thursday 14th November at the Memorial Hall, Grimsby Road, Cleethorpes, N.E. Lincs, DN35 8AH ‘Railways Remembered’ film shows, introdu
Appearing at a library near you
The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway now has its own mini mobile exhibition which has been created by Society member Rod Morris and his team. The eye-catching display, which has lots of useful information a
Winter Warmer
Winter may seem a long way off but now is the time to book for a special meal train that the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway is running on Sunday 24th November, when passengers can enjoy a delicious Roast
Learning the lines
In the early part of the 20th century Lincolnshire had a comprehensive railway system and there were very few communities more than a few miles from the nearest train station. Sadly, nearly all these
Just the ticket!
Shoppers at Louth’s Co-op Supermarket in Northgate are now far more aware of what the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway has to offer, thanks to a small group of dedicated Society members. Rod Morris and his
A journey back in time
The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway is winding the clock back to the 1940’s for its biggest event of the year! The LWR will be holding its popular 1940’s Weekend on Saturday 31st August and Sunday 1st Sept
Hawaiian Sunday – 4th August
Get on your Hawaiian Shirts and Grass Skirts and join in the fun and games! Themed music and entertainment on the train! Try Limbo Dancing on the platform! It’ll be hot, hot, hot but there’ll be plent
Teddy Bear’s Day – Sunday 11th August
The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway is offering free travel on its steam train for children who bring their favourite teddy bear to Ludborough station. We’re holding the special ‘Teddy Bear’s Day’ on Sunda
Anniversary Celebration
On August Bank Holiday Monday this year the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway will be celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the first public train to run on its restored line between Ludborough and North Thore
Live that dream!
Give someone special a day they will remember! Steve Dixon’s childhood dream came true after riding in the cab of the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway’s steam locomotive. The footplate ride was a surprise b
The rail thing
The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway is cracking on with the line extension southwards towards Louth! Our fundraising appeal recently topped the £50,000 mark, which has enabled us to purchase 30 lengths of
On track for Louth
Its all systems go with the first phase of the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway’s plan to extend its line to Louth. The LWR currently runs steam trains between Ludborough and North Thoresby on the route of
Red Hatters visit steam railway
A group of ladies who call themselves the ‘Seaside Sizzlers’ met for a fun day out at the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway on Sunday 7th July. The ‘Seaside Sizzlers’ are members of the Sutton-on-Sea chapter
Tractor Run calls at Ludborough station
On Sunday 30th June the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway station at Ludborough was host to over 60 farm tractors that were taking part in the annual Grainthorpe & Conisholme Village Association Tractor Run.
New York school children visit Ludborough
Pupils from New York Primary School near Coningsby visited the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway on 6th June for a ride on our heritage train and to discover more about how the railways changed the way of li
Tenth Anniversary Celebration
On August Bank Holiday Monday this year the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway will be celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the first public train to run on its restored line between Ludborough and North Thore
Heading south
The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway’s quest to extend its line southwards towards Louth has moved a step closer following the announcement that its fundraising appeal has topped the £50,000 mark. The LWR o
Walkers take the train
On Bank Holiday Monday 75 people, along with 12 dogs, took part in a special walking event held at the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway. The 5½ mile walk along the eastern edge of the Wolds started from Lud
Fathers Day Special
Steam along to the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway on Fathers Day, Sunday 16th June, and treat the best dad in the world to a delicious Hog Roast served in a special reserved carriage on the 12.45 pm train
Lovely Job!
Another refurbished coach has been rolled out by the team in the LWR’s carriage & wagon workshops. Over the past year this Mk II TSO (Tourist Second Open) Coach No. 5158 has undergone a major refurbis
‘Making Tracks for Louth’ Update
The vital upgrade of the existing track and point work in Ludborough yard to enable passenger trains to use the extension towards Louth has now been completed and work will re-start on track laying on
Steaming north of the border
Each year, for the past seven years, the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway Society has organised coach trips to other heritage railways throughout the UK. This year’s trip was a four day outing to Scotland,
Steam and Cream
Steam along to Ludborough station for a special treat this Summer where the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway will be serving Cream Teas on board the train. Passengers can enjoy a homemade scone, clotted cre
Car Boot Sale at Ludborough station
The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway Society will be holding another Car Boot Sale in the parking field at Ludborough station on Sunday 22nd September. Our car boot sales have become extremely popular so th
Spring Bank Holiday Steampunk Event
Come and meet Pete – the Steampunk Tyrannosaurus Rex on Saturday and Sunday! The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway will be holding a special three-day Steampunk-themed event from Saturday 25th to Bank Holida
Family Fun Weekend. 4th-6th May
The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway has a fun-packed three day Western-themed event for all the family this coming Bank Holiday Weekend! We will be open on Saturday 4th, Sunday 5th and Monday 6th May and t
The Railway Walk – Monday 27th May
The Lincolnshire Wolds Walking Festival is back for its 15th year, offering 16 days of walking this Spring across an area of outstanding natural beauty. The Walking Festival remains one of the largest
Making tracks for Louth Day
The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway is encouraging visitors to give their support on Sunday 7th April when all income that day will go towards our ambitious expansion plan to extend the line. The LWR’s lon
The Railway Children
Children from Utterby Primary Academy had a visit behind the scenes at their local steam railway on Thursday 21st March. The group of four to six year old’s spent the day at the Lincolnshire Wolds Rai
Ludborough box gets a makeover
The LWR maintenance team has just completed the much-needed refurbishment of the exterior of the Great Northern Railway style signal box at Ludborough station. The Winter weather has taken its toll on
Another coach restoration nears completion
Down in the Carriage & Wagon Workshops at Ludborough the restoration of our MKII TSO coach No. 5158 is nearing completion. The coach went into the workshop last year for what was intended to be a few
Easter Special
The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway is promising a fun-packed weekend for steam train lovers of all ages at Ludborough station this Easter. We will be open all four days over the Easter weekend from Good F
Coming soon – East Lincolnshire Railways 50!
On October 5th 1970 most of the railways in the east and centre of Lincolnshire were closed as part of the ‘Reshaping of British Railways’ planned by Dr Richard Beeching – the infamous Beeching Report
All aboard the Fish & Chip Special!
Everyone knows that Grimsby fish & chips are the best in the world and now the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway is offering passengers the chance to enjoy a traditional Grimsby fish and chip supper, served
Talk on Lincolnshire’s lost railways
The towns and villages of Lincolnshire were once served by a network of railway routes that crossed the county but by 1970 most of the branch lines and even some of the main lines had been closed. Loc
Can you help run our railway?
Then come along to our Open Day at Ludborough station on Sunday 24th March and see the work the volunteers do and find out all about the type of jobs that are on offer. The running, restoration and ma
Mothers Day Special
Treat the best Mum in the world to High Tea on the train on Sunday 31st March! £17 adults. £10 children. Sorry – all seats on the dining train are now sold.
Pauline hangs up her apron!
Pauline Neal served her last customer at the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway’s popular Steaming Kettle Buffet when she bowed out as Manager on Sunday, 16th December. Pauline has been a volunteer at the LWR
Didn’t they do well!
Two 18-year-old volunteers at the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway became runners-up in the finals for a prestigious national award given by the Heritage Railway Association. Conner Thornton and Matt Riley,
Up, up and away!
This picture, taken from a drone on a crisp and clear Sunday 16th December, shows the course of the trackbed south of Ludborough station, where work has started on the 3/4 mile extension to Pear Tree
Great gift idea for railway lovers!
Looking for a Christmas gift idea that is a little bit different? If you know someone who likes railways then we have the perfect present! The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway Society has produced a number
Great gift idea for railway lovers!
Looking for a Christmas gift idea that is a little bit different? If you know someone who likes railways then we have the perfect present! The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway Society has produced a number
Santa’s arrived!
The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway Santa Special trains got off to a flying start today! Stephanie Coulbeck from Holton le Clay and children Kimberley, Freddie, Hermione and Isabella joined in the festive
Making history fun
A group of children from Greenwich House School in Louth recently visited Ludborough station to experience a working steam railway at first hand. The five to seven year old’s are studying a history pr
The perfect Christmas gift for steam lovers
If you’re looking for a Christmas gift idea with a difference, then the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway has just the thing – a ride in the cab of one of its steam locomotives. Steam lover Bethany Taylor re
2018 Draw Winners
Congratulations to the winners in the LWRS 2018 Annual Draw and thank you to everyone who supported us by buying tickets. All the proceeds from the draw will go to the ‘Making Tracks for Louth’ fund t
Full English Breakfast on New Year’s Day!
Come along to Ludborough station on Tuesday 1st January for a ride on our steam train and enjoy a Full English Breakfast in the popular Steaming Kettle Buffet for only £5, including a drink. Trains wi
Book now for Santa!
With Christmas not far away the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway is advising people to book now for its Santa Special steam trains because they are so popular. The railway will be running the Santa Special
Railway signals the way forward
The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway has recently embarked on an ambitious expansion plan to extend its line and is now looking for an experienced person to look after the maintenance of its signalling and
Line extension is on track
Lincolnshire Wolds Railway volunteers have started laying sleepers on the 3/4 mile extension to Pear Tree Lane – the first phase of an ambitious plan to take the railway back to Louth. Work is now on
Railway book launch
A new book that tells the story of how Grantham developed into one of the county’s most important railway centres is being launched at the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway station at Ludborough station on F
Little and large
Did you know that Ludborough station is home to one of the smallest standard-gauge diesel shunting locomotives ever built? This dinky little ‘Yardmaster’ loco number 5308 was built in 1960 at the Huns
Winter Warmer
The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway will be running steam trains again at Ludborough on Sunday 18th November. While you are there call in at the station’s popular Steaming Kettle Buffet, which will be serv
Line extension work gathers pace!
The picture above shows the current end of the line just south of Ludborough station, but it won’t be for much longer! The drainage work on the course of the track bed to Pear Tree Lane has now been f
New book on the railways of Grantham
Grantham has always been an important place for travellers. It stands astride one of England’s greatest highways, the Great North Road, as well as having a station on one of the most important railway
Sunday 14th October is Jacket Potato Day!
Come and ride on our steam train on Sunday 14th October and while you are at Ludborough station call in at the Steaming Kettle Buffet and enjoy a delicious Jacket Potato. The price is only £4.50 and t
Diesel Day
Sunday 30th September. The one day in the year when we switch from steam to diesel traction, giving fans the chance to travel behind locos from our heritage diesel fleet. This Sunday will see the debu
‘Railways Remembered’ Film Show
‘Railways Remembered – British Railways & Nationalised Transport’ 7.30pm, Thursday 15th November at the Memorial Hall, Grimsby Road, Cleethorpes, DN35 8AH. Grimsby-born film archivist and railway enth
Halloween Event
Prepare to be scared when you ride on our Halloween Special on Sunday 27th October! There will be lots of spooky entertainment on the train (watch out for the spirits on board – they have a habit of j
Book early for Santa!
Christmas may seem a long way off but the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway is advising people to book early this year for the Santa Special steam trains because they are so popular. Bookings will start bein
Halloween Event
Prepare to be scared when you ride on our Halloween Special on Sunday 28th October! There will be lots of spooky entertainment on the train (watch out for the spirits on board – they have a habit of j
Pear Tree Lane Extension Update
The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway is pushing on with extending its running line another ¾ mile to the Pear Tree Lane crossing and a bulldozer has been hard at work this week levelling the track bed ready
Perfect gift for steam lovers
The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway is giving steam lovers the opportunity to fulfill a childhood dream, with a ride in the cab of one of its locomotives. One fan of steam, Bethany Taylor, from Brant Broug
Another step up the ladder
Its full steam ahead for two young volunteers who have just qualified as Firemen at the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway. Conner Thornton (left) and Matt Riley, who are both 18, spend most of their spare ti
Making tracks for Louth
The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway is driving forward with work on extending its running line another ¾ mile southwards towards Louth. The section between Ludborough station and Pear Tree Lane has now bee
Railway steams ahead
The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway has received a boost in its ratings as a visitor attraction following a recent inspection by one of Visit England’s Quality Assessors. The LWR, which has recently starte
Car Boot Sale cancelled
Please note that the Car Boot Sale planned for Sunday 23rd September has been cancelled due to the adverse weather conditions forecast for that day.
Steam on Fathers Day
Treat dad to a ride on a real steam train at the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway on Fathers Day. Trains will be running hourly at Ludborough station from 10.45am to 3.45pm. Day rover tickets are £8 for adu
Weekend of steam in South Devon
A coach party of 50 steam lovers has just returned from an enjoyable long weekend visiting two of Devon’s most popular heritage railways. Stopping at the Anchorage Hotel, Babbacombe, the four-day trip
Passengers rescued in training exercise
Humberside and Louth Fire and Rescue crews are better prepared for dealing with a real life rail disaster following a joint training exercise at the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway. Picture the scenario: a
Railway signs up new volunteers
The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway has signed up a number of new recruits following a successful open day held on Sunday 25th March to attract more volunteers to help run the operation. We are always look
Steampunk Extravaganza
The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway will be holding a special three-day Steampunk-themed event at Ludborough station from Saturday 26th to Bank Holiday Monday 28th May. “Steampunk is all about mixing old a
Work on extension continues
The extreme weather today didn’t stop a hardy group of Lincolnshire Wolds Railway volunteers erecting a new fence at Pear Tree Lane, where work continues on clearing the trackbed in preparation for ou
Easter Cracker!
Friday 30th March – Monday 2nd April The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway is promising a fun-packed weekend for steam train lovers of all ages this Easter. For the first time we will be open all four days o
Bonus for members at steam railway
The charity that supports the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway is offering new members three days free travel on the line’s steam trains and 25% off fares on most other open days. The Lincolnshire Wolds Rai
Groundworks start on line extension
Volunteers at the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway have started work on clearing undergrowth and scraping the trackbed on the three-quarter mile stretch from Ludborough station to Pear Tree Lane Crossing. T
Railway Talk at AGM
The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway Society Annual General Meeting will be held at 2 pm on Sunday 25th February 2018 at Fulstow Village Hall, Main Street, Fulstow, Lincolnshire, LN11 0XG. The meeting is op
Railway talk at Mablethorpe Library
Come along to Mablethorpe Library at 3.00pm on Thursday 22nd February, 2018 to hear an illustrated talk by local author and historian Alf Ludlam about the railways of Louth. Situated on the East Linco
Volunteer’s Day, Sunday 25th March
Then come along to our Volunteer’s Day on Sunday 25th March and see what we do! Not many people realise that the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway is staffed entirely by volunteers. Volunteering gives you th
Railway Talk at New Bolingbroke
Every summer weekend up to the 1960s hundreds of steam-hauled ‘trip trains’ used to bring people from all over the Midlands for a jolly day out at the Lincolnshire seaside resorts of Skegness, Mableth
Isn’t she lovely!
Volunteers at the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway’s Carriage & Wagon Department are celebrating the completion of the restoration of a rare MKI BSK coach at its Ludborough workshops. Built by Charles Rober
Annual Draw Winners
Congratulations to the winners in the 2017 LWRS Annual Draw and thank you to everyone who supported us by buying tickets. The winners were: £100, Paul Reavley, Sutton on Hull £75, Stephanie Mellow, Br
Mother’s Day Special
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Railway talk at Mablethorpe Library
Come along to Mablethorpe Library at 3.00pm on Thursday 22nd February, 2018 to hear an illustrated talk by local author and historian Alf Ludlam about the railways of Louth. Situated on the East Linco
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas from Pauline and the team in the Steaming Kettle Buffet – we look forward to seeing you on New Year’s Day!
LNER Grain Van restored
A London and North Eastern Railway Bulk Grain Van that worked on the East Lincolnshire line between Grimsby and Louth’s Malt Kiln has been fully restored to its former glory by volunteers at the LWR.
Santa comes to Ludborough!
Pictured here are Lacey Stringer and Skye Healey from Spilsby with Father Christmas in his grotto after their ride on the Santa Special steam train at the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway on Saturday 9th De
Louth – a Lincolnshire Railway Centre
Steam on down to Louth Library at 2.00pm on Thursday 25th January 2018 to hear an illustrated talk by local author and historian Alf Ludlam about the Lincolnshire Railway Centre of Louth. Situated on
Join us for breakfast on New Year’s Day!
Steam trains will be running on Monday 1st January at the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway and visitors can start the day with a delicious Full-English breakfast for only £5 including a drink of your choice
Come in from the cold!
The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway will be open on Sunday 19th November and the popular Steaming Kettle station buffet will be having a ‘Winter Warmer’ menu with Soup and a Roll for £3.50 followed by Appl
Great Christmas Gift Idea!
Looking for a Christmas gift idea that is a little bit different? If you know someone who likes reading about railways then we have the perfect present! The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway Society has prod
Railway talk in Grimsby
Local railway author and historian Alf Ludlam will be giving an illustrated talk on railways to the Lincolnshire seaside at the Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre, Alexandra Dock, on Saturday 11th Novemb
Making tracks for Louth
The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway has taken the first step in its quest to run steam trains from Ludborough southwards towards Louth. The LWR owns the trackbed as far as the industrial estate at Louth –
All set for the second day!
Our 1940s Weekend continues on Sunday 3rd September! Step back in time at our biggest event of the year! 1940s music with singer Marlaina Ruby and ‘Banjo Billy’ performing throughout the day at Ludbor
Open house at Ludborough station
Visitors will have the chance to see behind the scenes when the trains aren’t running and discover all about the area’s railway history during the Lincolnshire Heritage Open Days event in September. T
Bank Holiday Weekend Special
The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway will be running steam trains this coming Bank Holiday Weekend and there will be a classic and vintage car show at Ludborough station. It’s a great place to take the fami
The bear essentials
The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway is offering free travel for children who bring their favourite teddy bear to the station! The LWR is holding the special ‘Teddy Bear’s Day’ at Ludborough on Sunday 11th
Steaming this Sunday!
LWR open this Sunday – steam trains running 10.45am to 3.45pm. Family Day Rover ticket costs only £18 for two adults and up to four children!
1940s Weekend
Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd September 2017 Step back in time at our biggest event of the year! Forties music, song and dance Re-enactors Vintage vehicles Hot food and refreshments Lancaster flypast on S
Steaming ahead of the competition
The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway has attained a much-coveted national award for its publicity from the Heritage Railway Association, which represents the interests of preserved railways all over Britain
Car Boot Sale at railway
The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway Society will be holding a Car Boot Sale in the front parking field at Ludborough station on Sunday 20th August from 1pm to 4pm. Open 12 noon for sellers (no food vendors
Summer Special
Sunday 30th July 2017 Pimm’s & Canapés served to you on the 1.45pm train A glass of Pimm’s or soft drink and a selection of sweet & savoury canapés Adults £10. Children £7 (including picnic box). Adva
Pick up a bargain at our car boot sale!
The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway Society will be holding a Car Boot Sale in the front parking field at Ludborough station on Sunday 11th June from 1pm to 4pm. Open 12 noon for sellers (no food vendors)
Book now for our fish & chip special!
Everyone knows that Grimsby fish & chips are the best in the world and this summer the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway is offering passengers the chance to enjoy a traditional Grimsby fish and chip supper,
Rare artifact donated to railway museum
The museum at Ludborough station has acquired a very rare Great Eastern Railway police truncheon which belonged to James Brown Rostron of New Waltham. Born in 1878 in County Durham, James Brown Rostro
Steam and Steam Punk
Steam along to Ludborough this coming Bank Holiday weekend where the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway will be holding a special two-day ‘Steampunk’-themed event. The heritage line will be open on Sunday 28t
Carriages go for wheel turning
Three of our carriages are off to Leeds this week to have their wheels turned at the Freightliner maintenance depot. This is the first carriage being manoeuvred onto the low-loader vehicle ready to be
Veteran cars visit the LWR
Veteran Car Club members stopped off at Ludborough station on Sunday 14th May and displayed their vehicles in the parking field while they lunch on the train.
Veteran Car Event at Ludborough
An amazing range of cars dating from the early 1900s will be on show at the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway on Sunday 14th May when members of the Veteran Car Club visit Ludborough station during a weekend
Wissington arrives at the LWR!
Our guest steam loco ‘Wissington’ arrived at Ludborough station on Tuesday morning on a special low loader lorry. Wissington will be spending a month-long stay at the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway and vi
Easter Bonnet Winner
Congratulations to four year old Arianna Dulieu who was the winner of the LWR Easter Bonnet Competition on Easter Monday and thank you to everyone else who took part!
Steaming this Sunday!
The LWR will open this Sunday 2nd April with steam trains running hourly from 10.45am to 3.45pm. Ticket prices have been held at 2016 rates with a family day rover ticket for two adults and up to four
Steaming again!
The 2017 running season kicks off at the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway with a special event on Mothers Day. Steam trains will be running hourly from 10.45am to 3.45pm on Sunday 26th March at Ludborough s
Steampunk Weekend
Sunday 28th and Bank Holiday Monday 29th May Come and experience our Steampunk weekend under the event name of “Nanty Narkin”, which is Victorian slang meaning “great fun”. Victorian vagabonds will be
Like Grandad, like Grandson
Becoming an engine driver used to be every young boy’s childhood dream. Now that dream has come true for 23-year old Tom Jones from Alford. Tom has just qualified as a driver at the LWR, where he was
East Lincolnshire Branch Lines
An illustrated talk by Grimsby railway author and historian Alf Ludlam from the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway Society. Sheffield RCTS, Monday 9th January, 2017. Sheffield Scouts HQ, Trippett Lane. Sheffi
‘Down the Line’ – new DVD
The new Lincolnshire Wolds Railway video is now in stock at Ludborough station shop. ‘Down the Line’ tells the story of a Lincolnshire railway steeped in history and comes in DVD and Blu-Ray format. Y
Railway Memories
Many people will remember the days when Mablethorpe still had its own railway station, the level crossing in the High Street and the ‘Trip Trains’ which used to arrive in the town on Summer weekends f
Warm welcome for coach party
A coach party of 48 retired employees from the John Lewis Partnership, Cambridge enjoyed a day out at the LWR on Sunday 17th August. After riding on the train and stopping off for refreshments in the
MP visits the LWR
Victoria Atkins, MP for Louth and Horncastle, visited the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway with her family on Spring Bank Holiday Monday and took a ride on the train to North Thoresby and back. Victoria met
Railway nameboard returns
A historic railway sign from North Thoresby has been returned to a site close to where it was located up until the village station was closed in 1970. The newly-restored nameboard, which came from the