Take a journey back in time on the

WORLD’S OLDEST RAILWAY

Take a journey back in time on the World’s Oldest Railway

Join us for an unforgettable journey on a vintage steam train with unique Victorian carriages and lovingly restored locomotives. Enjoy a six mile round trip through beautiful rolling countryside and a spectacular wooded valley.

Steam trains run every Sunday & Bank holiday until the end of October.

Afternoon Tea on the train is available until late October.

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Operating Days

21
August
Sunday

Summer Running

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21
August
East Tanfield Station
Sunday

Afternoon Tea on the train

East Tanfield Station | New Front St, Tanfield Lea, Stanley DH9 9UY
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25
August
East Tanfield Station
Thursday

Tanfield Tunes at East Tanfield station

East Tanfield Station | New Front St, Tanfield Lea, Stanley DH9 9UY
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28
August
Sunday

Summer Running

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04
September
Sunday

Summer Running

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11
September
Sunday

Summer Running

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18
September
Sunday

Summer Running

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24
September
Saturday

Special Event

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25
September
Sunday

Special Event

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15
October
Saturday

Special Event

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16
October
Sunday

Special Event

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29
October
Saturday

Special Event

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Experiences

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AFTERNOON TEA

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon tea on board a Victorian carriage!

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Volunteering

Help Keep YOUR HERITAGE alive for generations to come!

History

Dating back to 1725, Tanfield celebrates its 300th anniversary in 2025!

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Help our dedicated volunteers continue to preserve and develop the Tanfield Railway.

Operated and maintained by volunteers. Preserving North East industrial railway heritage.