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Plenty of variety for early-season Weardale Railway diesel operations

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THE Weardale Railway (WR) heritage service began on March 23 and runs through to November 3. 

Trains run from the junction with Network Rail at Bishop Auckland station. The 15½-mile County Durham line rises 320ft along its length with a maximum gradient of 1-95.

Weardale Railway Trust Class 108 DMU Nos. M52054 and M50980 have been receiving attention over the winter months at Wolsingham, ready for the new season. The set arrived from the Bodmin & Wenford Railway in March 2018. JOHN ASKWITH 

The annual diesel gala is on April 12-14 and features five members of the BARS-owned Class 31 fleet, and maybe a couple of surprises as well.

No. 31190 makes its first gala appearance in its golden ochre livery and will be supported by Network Rail-yellow No. 31465 and blue-liveried pair Nos. 31106 and 31459. 

Read more in the April 2019 issue of The RM – on sale now!

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