- A local guide to attractions and services in the LS postcode area
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Railway Related Links
Britrail Pass - Train travel in Europe made easy. Book your Eurail Pass, Britrail & Eurostar passes and tickets, country, youth passes or point-to-point tickets online through Britain on Rail.
The Don Valley Railway Ltd is the name of a group dedicated to re-opening the railway line between Stocksbridge and Sheffield.
EM2 Locomotive Society - Owners of the Drewry Car RDB998901 (ex Overhead Line Inspection Vehicle)
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.
Model Depot is a local model railway shop (based at 317 Hunslet Road, Leeds) which stocks Hornby, Bachmann, DC Kits, Lenz, Eckon, Knightwing, Graham Farish, Airfix, Ravell, and Humbrol items. It also offers a locomotive repair service and a weathering service.
Rail Holiday - Self- catering holiday accommodation for rail enthusiasts in Cornwall.
Steam Locos E-mail Group - Set up by Middleton member Kris Ward to facilitate discussion between steam locomotive enthusiasts
Stoom Centrum, Maldegem, Belgium - Middleton Railway was formally twinned with this preserved railway in Belgium at a ceremony in 2000
For more than a century, The Railway Magazine has been at the heart of the railway scene. It provides in-depth coverage of all aspects of the scene - from steam through to modern developments - and is aimed at enthusiasts, professionals and the industry's leading decision makers.
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.
Other Links
AboutBritain.com - Tourist information.
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 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.
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.
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