Wensleydale celebrate a major infrastructure win

Success for the "Railway Revivial" team in Wensleydale as they celebrate a major infrastructure win.

Volunteers at the Wensleydale Railway have officially completed urgent bridge repairs at Stoop House Farm, just outside Leyburn. The stone structure had suffered significant water damage over the winter, threatening the start of the full 2026 season. A team of retired engineers and local volunteers worked through "brutal" weather conditions over the last five weeks to install a new waterproof membrane and relay the track. It means the line is now fully operational for the spring schedule.