Railway Related Links

Manning Wardle (E.B.Wilson and Co.) - a web site about the history and restoration of preserved Manning Wardle locomotive no. 1795 'E.B.Wilson'

Middleton Railway Trail - A walking route from Leeds City Station to Middleton Railway's Moor Road station. The route was devised by Middleton member, Kris Ward, and goes via several of the sites of the former Leeds locomotive building firms.

Steam Locos E-mail Group - Set up by Middleton member Kris Ward to facilitate discussion between steam locomotive enthusiasts

EM2 Locomotive Society - Owners of the Drewry Car RDB998901 (ex Overhead Line Inspection Vehicle)

Stoom Centrum, Maldegem, Belgium - Middleton Railway was formally twinned with this preserved railway in Belgium at a ceremony in 2000

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UK Heritage Railways - this site has links to other Heritage Railways in the UK

The Vintage Carriages Trust owns various locomotives and carriages including Manning Wardle 0-6-0ST No. 1210 'Sir Berkeley'. The Trust also owns and operates the Museum of Rail Travel at Ingrow near Keighley. The VCT web site includes the Preserved Carriage Database with 3,800 entries and 3,000 images.

The Leeds and District Traction Engine Club is open to anyone interested in the preservation and history of traction engines, steam road vehicles, fairground equipment and related subjects.

The Don Valley Railway Ltd is the name of a group dedicated to re-opening the railway line between Stocksbridge and Sheffield.

DC Kits & D&E Videos - Run by member Charlie Petty who can usually be found at the Tuesday evening socials at Moor Road

Other Links

AboutBritain.com - The premier online guide to Great Britain.

Belzona - A Harrogate based company which specialises in advanced polymer repair systems.

Creature Comforts - A York pet and aquatic retail centre run by Middleton member Tony Higgins and his wife Angela. Middleton Railway members enjoy a 10% discount.

The Yorkshire Traveller- this is a non-profit website created to help others to see our beautiful County.

The Friends of Middleton Park were formed in 2003 to promote local interest and involvement in the park and its woodland.

iKnow Yorkshire - Hotels, B&Bs and Cottages in Yorkshire.

Rail Holiday - Self- catering holiday accommodation for rail enthusiasts in Cornwall.

- A local guide to attractions and services in the LS postcode area of Leeds.

- Britain's What's On Events Guide

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