Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway
© Steve Jones
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The origins of the railway date back to 1968 when the Embsay and Grassington Preservation Society was formed to save the Grassington Branch from Skipton. This line remained open for freight traffic and a change in direction, literally, saw the group move to preserving part of the Embsay to Ilkley line which had recently closed.
Track lifting on the branch was well advanced, but the group took over the Embsay site and managed to save 880 yards of track to plan the site around. As the site was developed, further extensions have seen the line expand to the Bolton Abbey area, which was opened in 1998 by Sir William McAlpine.
| Directions by Road | Parking is available at Embsay and Bolton Abbey stations, guideline directions are listed below. From the East Leave the A1(M) motorway at J47 and head westbound on the A59. Stay on the A59 through Knaresborough and around the north side of Harrogate. Heading westbound, still on the A59 you will passs through Blubberhouses before you get to Bolton Abby. To reach Embsay continue on the A59 and join the A65. Leave the A65 at the junction with the A6131 near Skipton and after about 2/3 mile turn right into Skipton Road, from here the railway should be signposted. From the West From the M6, leave at J29 and head east on the M65 until it ends on the outskirts of Colne. Pass through Colne on the A6068, then take the A56 north towards Skipton. Join the A59 near Skipton and follow the signs to the Embsay Steam Railway. |
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| Directions by Public Transport | By Train The closest mainline stations are Ilkley and Skipton. For full Train timetable information please use the National Rail website. By Bus Bus services run from Skipton and Ilkley to Embsay, full bus timetable information please use the Travel Line website. |
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| Loco | Arrived | Status |
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| 37294 | 25/03/2009 | Available |
Note - Locos that show as resident may be based here but loaned to other sites, click on 'Loco' to view the most recent location
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