Stainmore Railway Company
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Stainmore Railway Company

Stainmore Railway Company
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Temporarily closedClosed until Apr 18, 2025
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We are a volunteer run heritage railway established in 1997 and open to the public since 2011. We are open to the public Easter - December at weekends 10am -4pm (mainly Sundays with some Saturdays for events). We are currently run trains on special event days, have a museum, restored Station Master's Office and plenty of rolling stock. We have a fully stocked shop with a wide range of model railway items, books, children's toys, Gibsons puzzles and much more. Tours of our workshop and maintenance facility are available but not suitable for those with limited mobility or wheelchair users Our catering facility in our 1930s buffet car is available on event days (see website for details). We have a disabled access ramp and our website includes an accessibility guide. Work on our disabled toilet and baby change facility is yet to start and we are sorry that we cannot provide this at present.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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DazFare
Falfield, UK33 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 • Solo
Spent a very pleasant morning at the Stainmore Railway Comoany at Kirby Stephen in Cumbria . I checked to see if they were open before travelling up with my disabled father. They told me they were open but no trains running that day . We arrived and was pleasantly surprised how well the station platform has been repaired. In the platform was 3 locos and buffet carriage which sadly was closed . As we were looking around one of the volunteers offered to take myself , father Brian and my wife Leanne around the shed We gladly accepted the offer followed behind , the shed is currently difficult to access in a wheel chair but we managed. The gentleman spent a good 45mins , explaining the history of the line , and status of current projects , which was very interesting .I thoroughly recommend a visit , and even better if they have trains running . Admission to the station was free, but I encourage you to leave a donation to help them improve and extend the railway , very interesting visit .Darren Fare
Written November 28, 2022
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Thanks for your visit and it was great to me you and your family. Hope to see you all again when we are running trains next year
Written December 1, 2022
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Andy D
Hinckley, UK22 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Family
We went to the 40’s themed day with our three daughters (7,6,3). This was great day out with very friendly staff/volunteers. We rode up and down the rail in different coaches and classes, the guard even let the older girls help him out. They also got to sit in a variety of WW2 military vehicles as well as the learning about the steam train from the driver.

There were lots of people and displays and plenty to learn and see. They also had live music from the period.

We had a great day and would highly recommend.
Written July 14, 2024
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Thank you for your visit and glad you had a good day. Will pass your comments to the volunteers involved, Hope to see you again some time in the future
Written July 16, 2024
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Graham R
Honiton, UK382 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • Solo
The Stainmore Railway Company is based at Kirkby Stephen East Station. It wasn't a running day when I attended so there was no charge. However, a donation was appreciated. There was a good selection of rolling stock, including two industrial steam locomotives. The museum has a range of interesting exhibits and there is some useful information on former Station Masters. The shop houses a good selection of railway related merchandise, including some second hand books. The staff were volunteers and they were friendly and helpful. There is ample parking.
Written April 21, 2024
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Thank you for your visit and review. We are operating trains 13th & 14th July (1940s weekend) and end of July (Westmorland Dales Festival)
Written July 11, 2024
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djpend
Preston, UK1,052 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Friends
The new car park had been opened that day. We were given a guided tour. Lots of work in progress to a very high standard of authenticity. Some coaches had eight coats of paint. The new buiding kept the coaching stock under cover and finally concreting the floor is an urgent next project. There is a colour film of the history of the line. Catering was good and reasonable prices.
Written July 14, 2023
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Many thanks for your visit and your review.
Written July 16, 2023
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Blueskycoast
Poulton Le Fylde, UK3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2020 • Family
We went on a booked tour of the sheds and current carriage restoration projects. It was lovely to be able to go round again and even lovelier to catch up with all that has been going on. Staff are so welcoming, knowledgeable and genuinely passionate about the railway. What makes it is their desire to share this railway with all those who visit rather than seeing them as an annoying requirement. We look forward to seeing you all again soon 😀
Written September 24, 2020
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Thanks you for your visit it was great to have people on site again and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future.
Written September 25, 2020
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Steve G
21 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • Couples
Another great day. Went for the railwayana fair. Loads of really good things to buy. Buffet car was open for sandwiches etc. Steam loco running with an original teak carriage.
Written August 13, 2022
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Thank you Steve for your review and repeat visit
Written May 25, 2023
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kate m
Berkshire, UK190 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Couples
What a fabulous little railway this is. Very obvious the volunteers work hard restoring and running this living history. Everyone very friendly. Train rides are short but priced accordingly. Great little shop. On the day we visited additional stalls which added. Bonus I got to meet Barras the cat.
Written April 12, 2023
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Thanks for your visit and review. Lookng forward to welcoming you again
Written April 15, 2023
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Steve G
21 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021 • Couples
As always you get a great welcome. Things have been difficult with Covid etc but starting to get back to normal. All the staff and volunteers have worked really hard while sticking to the regulations.
The shed tours are very informative whether you are an expert or just interested.
Written July 27, 2021
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Thank you for your repeat visit and review. Look forward to seeing you again soon
Written July 28, 2021
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Graham B
Durham, UK90 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Family
I try to visit at least a couple of times a year. This is a great little railway. The buffet is cheap and tasty and the staff are always friendly and polite. I usually try and visit for the Railwayania event which see lots of dealers.

The ride is only short but don’t let that detract from your visit. Highly recommended.
Written August 6, 2023
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Many thanks for your review and repeat visit
Written August 9, 2023
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Andy P
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022
a place full of charm. Such lovely warm and friendly volunteer staff, deeply knowledgeable, and kind. We had a shed tour too which was frankly awesome and a great behind the scenes insight. if you enjoy smaller calmer railways rich in story and heritage you should go for a visit.

We visited during a Model railway show which added a whole extra element for my son. they have a good deal of special events so look them up.
Written June 21, 2022
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Thank you so much for your review and visit. I will pass your comments onto our Shed tour team and look forward to seeing you again soon.
Written July 4, 2022
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