02/06/2026
We are pleased to announce that the Crossing Cafe at Alston has a hygiene rating of 5!
South Tynedale Railway
Welcome to the South Tynedale Railway. Enjoy a scenic ride along the valley.
Running northwards from Alston in Cumbria, England's highest market town, the narrow gauge South Tynedale Railway crosses into Northumberland to a temporary terminus at Lintley. Its heritage steam and diesel trains run through lovely valley scenery with the high moors of the Pennines on either side. Very soon we will start to rebuild the tracks onwards from Lintley to the Northumbrian village of S
02/06/2026
We are pleased to announce that the Crossing Cafe at Alston has a hygiene rating of 5!
31/05/2026
Tickets available today online at www.south-tynedale-railway.org.uk or at the ticket office.
30/05/2026
Welcome to the South Tynedale Railway.
Take a ride on one of our trains through our beautiful countryside and arrive at Slaggyford and taste some of our delicious Jersey Ice Cream.
29/05/2026
We are still running this weekend however, it will be with BE and Diesel.
You can purchase your tickets at www.south-tynedale-railway.org.uk or in the ticket office.
27/05/2026
We are pleased to announce that throughout June Children aged 3-17 years are able to travel for £1 when accompanied by an adult purchasing a full priced ticket.
Children aged 2 and under travel free.
Get your tickets online at www.south-tynedale-railway.org.uk or at the ticket office.
26/05/2026
Congratulations to Eleanor Carter who won the free Ice Cream today.
Keep your eyes open for our next give away.
25/05/2026
Please note there will be no train services on Tuesday 26th May.
Normal services will resume on Saturday 30th May.
25/05/2026
Get your tickets and join us for a fun packed pirate themed day.
Tickets available at www.south-tynedale-railway.org.uk or at the ticket office.
The Crossing Cafe at Alston is open 10am-3pm and the Jersey Ice Cream Parlour and buffet car at Slaggyford are open 10am-4pm
24/05/2026
Ahoy there!! Come and join us tomorrow for our first ever pirate day!!
There will be treasure hunts, steam rides and pirate themed fun. Find the hidden golden doubloons to win free ice cream!!
Book your tickets online at www.south-tynedale-railway.org.uk or purchase them in the ticket office at the station.
The Crossing Cafe at Alston will be open 10am-3pm and the Jersey ice cream parlour and buffet car at Slaggyford will be open 10am-4pm.
24/05/2026
Come join us today on the South Tynedale Railway