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GOODS TRAIN DAYS

On Goods Train Days a 2-train service operates with a GOODS TRAIN running in addition to the normal steam-hauled service.

This means that you can still ride on the steam-hauled train, but there is also the opportunity to travel in the guard’s van on a Goods Train behind a historic diesel locomotive as we offer a more frequent service.

There are very few opportunities to experience travel on a goods train anywhere in the world, and we are delighted to be able to offer this on Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway.

Feel the warmth of the guard’s stove; hear the clattering of the wagons in your train; see the Railway from a different perspective!

To ride in the Guard’s brake van on the goods train, you will need to purchase a special supplementary ticket on the day (from the ticket office). They are sold on a first-come-first-served basis for each train, and are subject to conditions. £5 per person per single journey.

Come and ride in the brake van! Join the Guard for a unique rail experience on the Goods Train!

2019 dates:

– 27th April
– 22nd June
– 27th July
– 28th September

TICKETS

  • Book your tickets online before travelling to the railway, to minimise contact and distance between staff, volunteers and visitors
  • Standard day services: at the moment we are selling return tickets which entitles you to one round trip lasting approx. 1 hour.
  • You will be allocated your own seats on the train once you have purchased your tickets, all seating is socially distanced.
  • Standard and First Class return journeys are all boarded from Embsay Station
  • Please arrive half an hour before departure, we have sheltered areas, cafes and open air lawns with seating provided for waiting.
  • The train will be cleaned fully before you board- please allow us time between trains to ensure this is done properly.
  • Toilets are located at both stations, we have no toilets on the trains
  • Masks need to be worn in designated areas such as the shops and cafes
  • Hand sanitiser points are dotted around the station
  • Our staff are always on hand to assist you, and always happy to help with any specific requests.
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