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Updated 31/12/2009
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COMMUNITY RAIL LANCASHIRE
now has its own website
Items, which previously appeared on the RVR website, should be available for viewing on
this new website.
For a direct link to this well-designed, attractive and informative site
click here or on the above photograph
ACoRP Information
To visit the website of ACoRP click photo
ACoRP Awards for 2009
(Presented at a Gala Dinner held in Carlisle on Friday 25th September)
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Additional Guided Walks
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Community Rail Day - 17th May 2008
Photos
To view a selection of photos taken during
Community Rail Day 17 May 2008,
Photographic Competition
Click here to see the results.
To view the first six winning entries, click here.
Report by Northern Rail on the Community Rail Day
After the very successful weekend, Ribble Valley Rail was pleased to receive a copy of Northern's comprehensive report, written by Dr. Paul Salveson, and extracts, relevant to Lancashire, may be read by clicking here.
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Programme of Events
for Community Rail in NORTH WEST ENGLAND
To view the very well-produced and informative leaflet, which gave full details, click here
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Rail Ramblers - The Home of Lancashire Rail Ramblers
now have their own website, which is very well-laid out, most informative and well-worth a visit even by non-ramblers
There is also reference to the RVR website viz.
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Watch This Space Below
Select a picture, and then double-click on the arrow at its centre
Above and below are very brief extracts from RVR's series of DVD Cab Rides.
For further information, and how to purchase any of these DVDs,
please click here.
FROM THE ARCHIVES
Community Rail Day on the Ribble Valley Line - 19 May 2007
Clitheroe Festival Weekend
17 and 18 May 2008
To view the exceptionally attractive leaflet published by Cltheroe The Future, which contained full details of the very extensive programme of events,
please click here
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Community Rail Day Blackburn & Clitheroe Stations Saturday 19th May 2007 ************** A montage of photos of some of the activities, which were held on the day, can now be viewed by **************
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Community Rail Weekend 2008
Photographic Competition
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Steam on the Royal Train crossing Ribblehead Viaduct
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Father & Two sons watching Class 47 at Preston
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Lord Nelson at Bentham
by Wendy Smith |
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Mother & son on Keighley & Worth Valley Railway
by Ken Roberts |
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Princess Elizabeth at Langwathby
by Matt Clarke |
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Santa Services 2007
by Nigel Kirby |
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Sunday 13 July 2008 |
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RVR was one of many similar organisations invited to join one of three specially-chartered trains to Keighley ( click here for timings ). A small contingent travelled from Ribble Valley Line stations to join at Bolton their allocated special (four immaculate 156s) where they were cordially greeted by Northern Staff, and subsequently provided on board with very edible and enjoyable snacks, a quiz and attractively-produced Commemorative Literature. On arrival at Keighley, guests were entertained to a delightful Buffet Lunch, to the strains of the melodious Harrogate Brass Band, and then allowed the freedom of the Worth Valley Railway for the day. On the return journey, water and wine were provided, both beverages being most welcome on a relatively-rare warm and sunny day, along with individual copies of the DVD "Northern - A Community Railway", detailing a few examples of their commitment. I am sure that all guests were highly impressed with Northern's organisation of the event, which would have involved extensive planning at various levels and stages, sheer hard work and professionalism, so much in evidence on the day itself, and which, in turn, helped to promote a most convivial atmosphere. Grateful thanks, therefore, are extended to Northern, and also the Worth Valley Railway, as good as ever, for their hospitality, providing everyone with a splendid and quite memorable day-out, and whose joint efforts are so very much appreciated. NBK |
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RVR Chairman, Peter Moore, conversing with Northern's MD, Heidi Mottram. |
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A Northern Skipton - Leeds EMU calls at Platform 1 |
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