East Yorkshire's only Heritage Railway Attraction!

Brake Van Launch – 17 September 2023

It is with much excitement that we announce that the brake van will be officially launched into traffic on Sunday 17 September 2023 with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11.30.…
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Driver Experiences

Due to exceptional demand, our Driving Experiences for 2023 have now SOLD OUT! We are currently working on getting dates together for 2024, so please keep checking back for updates.…
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Events!

We post all details of our events on our event page by clicking here! Our next event, Quiz and Chips, will be on Thursday 29 June! Please visit the event…
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#loveyourrailway

Our wonderful #volunteers are what “make” the YWR. We could have all the locomotives, track, and infrastructure available, but without the dedicated team being available to look after it all,…
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2023 Operating Season

The YWR is now only a few days away from reopening! We will be running trains* and opening the visitor centre every Sunday and Bank Holiday from Easter until the…
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2023 Model Railway Show – 18 March

Returning for 2023! Join us at the Rix Pavilion on Driffield Showground on Saturday 18 March from 10-4 to marvel at the miniatures on display. Visitors can expect to see…
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Hard at Work!

Our Permanent Way team (Pway) along with many departments at the YWR are all working hard in preparation for us to reopen on Sunday 9 April. Regardless of the weather,…
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