I visited the Middleton Railway on 31 October 2021 and took a ride on a steam train. This post includes photos from the Railway and a YouTube video. If you love trains, the Middleton Railway is worth a visit.
I arrived just before the train was scheduled to leave so I jumped on the guards van.
At the end of the short journey, we got off for a short break before the return.
The engine was decoupled, reversed, and coupled to the van where I was standing for the return trip.
Here's a photo of the platform when we arrived at Middleton station.
I traded cameras with a passenger to get this photo.
You walk through the shed between the train and the entrance where there are a few engines.
This is the building you are looking for when you arrive. I walked from the nearest bus stop.
Here's a short edited video to give you a better feel for the experience.
From my YouTube Channel SuttonTravels https://youtu.be/D13IJPtojyQ
About the Middleton Railway
This railway is the oldest railway in continuous use in the world. It began in 1758 as a waggonway. Horses pulled wagon loads of coal to Leeds, which fueled their industries.
In 1812, the railway began using steam locomotives, which used a large rack wheel connected to cogs.
Their success led to the manufacture of steam locomotives in Leeds.
Notes
Most of the videos were taken with my Lumix 4K Digital Camera
Most of the photos were taken with my Google Pixel Phone
There's a collection of locomotives onsite.
You can buy books and souvenirs.
There are special events throughout the year.
Link to the Middleton Railway website
Google Map Middleton Railway
My website www.suttong.com
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