The Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, the only railway in the country that features a complete branch line has enjoyed another fruitful year during 2011.
The five mile railway that runs from the town of Keighley to the village of Oxenhope has held many events during 2011 including their annual gala events, war weekends, vintage services and much more.
February saw the railway hold their usual annual steam gala which had a high presence of LMS 'Black 5's'. Visiting the railway was LMS 5MT No.44871 famous for its role in the final steam hauled service under BR and LMS 5MT No.44767 'George Stephenson' famous for its unique valve gear. The event featured a wide collection of passenger, vintage and freight services. Also in service was 90733, 80002, 47279, 41241, 957 and 1704.
2011 saw the end of LMS 3F No.47279, a popular engine on the Worth Valley over the past 10 years however the engine's boiler ticket expired in July. Returning to steam for the first time in 24 years was LMS 4F No.43924, ready to replace the 'Jinty'. The engines did manage to run together providing the sight of two Fowler engines together, an enjoyable sight for any LMS fan! To celebrate the return of the 4F both the 4F and 3F ran parallel up Keighley bank.
LMS 5MT No.45212 another engine famous for its role in the End of Steam was returned to the Keighley & Worth Valey Railway after nine years on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. The engine ran on several occasions before been withdrawn during October 2011 for overhaul. To celebrate the 43rd Anniversary of the 'End Of Steam' the engine was able to run trains up and down the Worth Valley branch.
October 2011 saw GWR 28XX No.2807 visit the railway for the first time, the engine which is normally based on the Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Railway visited the railway and volunteers and passengers enjoyed an extended stay as the engine also stayed for the annual Beer and Music Festival.
Footage is also included from the Santa Special services, Vintage train services, Haworth War weekend, the railways beer and music festival and much more.
The Worth Valley Railway has witnessed many engines running up and down the branch some of which included:
- LMS 2MT No.41241
- LMS 3F No.47279
- LMS 4F No.43924
- LMS 5MT No.44767 'George Stephenson'
- LMS 5MT No.44871
- LMS 5MT No.45212
- BR 4MT No.80002
- BR 8F No.90733
- GWR 28XX No.2807
- Lancashire & Yorkshire 'Ironclad' No.957
- Hudswell Clarke No.1704 'Nunlow'
As footage has been captured throughout the year, our DVD takes you through footage from all outlooks of the railway taking you through the breathtaking autumn colours, the bare, cool wintry scenes and the stunning greenery available throughout the spring and summer months.
Trackside footage is also covered throughout the DVD which is an aspect not usually available to the general public.
The DVD is expected to last approx. 124 Minutes and is available in PAL DVD 16:9 Widescreen format only. The DVD is priced at £10.96 which includes free P&P to all customers.
Copies will also be available directly from the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway and Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway from early 2012.
Below is a short five minute trailer, however please note the quality of the trailer may appear reduced. This is due to upload limits to the internet.
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