In 2025 we will be celebrating our 150th anniversary. We’re not building a railway, but we are renewing the track (or part of it) every winter, to keep the “La’al Ratty” (‘la’al’ meaning ‘small’) alive. Echoing the work of a century-and-a-half prior, today Katie has been moving materials for this winter’s track renewals in Mill Wood. Rails have been moved from Ravenglass, and sleepers from Murthwaite, for work scheduled to take place in January. The unloading has been assisted greatly by some of

27K views · 697 reactions | Step into history and stay in a Pullman coach this weekend in Ravenglass! ❄️ You can explore the picturesque coastline, hike to the nearby Muncaster Castle, or visit the remains of a Roman Bath House just a short walk from the station.   Book now for next week with a last-minute discount! 15th to 19th December: https://bit.ly/48LzanN 19th to 22nd December: https://bit.ly/4iJAJqR | Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway Co.Ltd | Facebook

Sunshine and steam! 🌞🚂 | Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway Co.Ltd

Preparing a steam engine for departure! 🚂💨 | Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway Co.Ltd

Our Santa trains returned today! 🚂😍🎅 | Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway Co.Ltd

A closer look at Whillan Beck... 🚂 Whillan Beck is owned by the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway Preservation Society. She was built in 1929 by Krauss of Munich for the Ibero-American Exposition in Seville where she was named “Pinta”. After nearly 90 years out of action the R&ERPS acquired her and tasked specialist contractors to restore her for use here at the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway. Since 2018, she has been seen out hauling trains in Eskdale. Her distinctive blue livery makes her a firm fav

43K views · 2.3K reactions | River Esk leaves Ravenglass with one of the Three Peak Trains this morning. | Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway Co.Ltd | Facebook