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
forCommunity 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
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 theDVD"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
Arrival at Keighley
RVR Chairman, Peter Moore, conversing with Northern's MD, Heidi Mottram.
The excellent Harrogate Brass Band, and trips in a brake van, provided additional entertainment.
Awaiting the arrival of a Worth Valley train on Platform 4.
Peter Moore, surrounded by three RVR members, Heather Fairclough, Marian Fox & Kathleen Sharples, all enjoying their refreshments.
Peter Moore now joined by senior Northern staff, Tricia Riley, Area Director North and Wayne Dixon, Area Station Manager North
Awaiting departure for Oxenhope
Ken Roberts in a dual role as a member of both RVR and the Worth Valley Railway.
RVR stalwarts, Brian Haworth, Brian Race, joined by Ken Roberts, outside the well-patronised Buffet Car.
RVR Hon. Sec. and current Worth Valley chairman, Peter Eastham, joined by Dr. Paul Salveson, MBE and Phil Mills from Northern.
RVR member, Dean Weaver, accompanied by his grandson, and who both thoroughly enjoyed their day-out on the trains.
Another prominent RVR member, Byron Littlewood, pictured on the ramp to Platform 4, en-route to join a Worth Valley Line train.
A Northern Skipton - Leeds EMU calls at Platform 1
A NorthernCarlisle-bound train passing under the road bridge at Keighley but the rail journey would be truncated at Settle due to engineering work on the S&C