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60th Anniversary Steam Weekend — Aln Valley Railway

Marking 60 years since the final steam-hauled passenger train on the Alnmouth to Alnwick branch line. Steam locomotive Renishaw hauls goods wagons by day, with evening photographers' specials on Saturday.

Date

Saturday, 20 June 2026

Time

All day

Location

Aln Valley Railway, Lionheart Station, Alnwick, NE66 2EZ

Organised by Aln Valley Railway

About This Event

Aln Valley Railway marks the 60th anniversary of the final steam-hauled passenger train on the Alnmouth to Alnwick branch line. Steam locomotive Renishaw will haul goods wagons during the day to evoke the branch line's working history, and a limited number of ticket holders can ride in the directors' coach. The weekend also celebrates diesel locomotive Shirley's 75th birthday.

Weather for Saturday 20 June

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