The Railway Children 40th Anniversary Events
Edith Nesbit's famous story The Railway Children first appeared in serialised form in The London Magazine in 1905 and was published in book form the following year.
Although the book has remained in print, it is probably fair to say that most people remember the story thanks to the classic 1970 film directed by Lionel Jeffries and starring Bernard Cribbins and Jenny Agutter.
The Keighley and Worth Valley Railway and the surrounding towns and villages were used extensively in the 1970s film The Railway Children and several of the railway's trains also featured.
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of this classic film the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway will be hosting Railway Children 40 (1st - 3rd May) a series of events over the May Bank Holiday. Events include guided tours, cream teas on the trains used in the film, re-enactments, music and entertainment.
Unless otherwise stated, all pictures are from K&WVR archives or from the personal collections of KWVR members.
Railway Children 40
The Railway Children 40 will be a fun packed weekend celebrating the 40th anniversary. Join a guided tour (pre-booking required), enjoy a cream tea on the Old Gents Saloon as you journey up the line and enjoy entertainment and music.
The Railway Children
Find out more about the railway and how it was used in the film. Other locations were used throughout Bronte Country including the Bronte Parsonage Museum which was used as Dr Forrest's surgery and Oxenhope and Oakworth stations.......
Railway Children Tours
Join a guided tour on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway and discover the places you've seen in the film. Visi the Three Chimneys and see the site of the famous landslide.
Day Rover Tickets
A Day Rover ticket is an excellent way to get around Bronte Country. Unlimited travel on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway as well as free entry to the Ingrow Museum of Rail Travel and the Ingrow Loco.
