Middleton Railway, Heritage railway in Leeds, England.
Description
Middleton Railway is a heritage line in Leeds, England, running through residential and green areas on a preserved track. The site includes platforms, engine sheds, and an exhibition building housing local railway artifacts.
History
The line originated in the mid-18th century to haul coal from pits south of the city to the River Aire. It later adopted steam power and eventually became a preserved railway after the mines closed.
Culture
Volunteers maintain and operate the locomotives, often sharing technical details with visitors during running days. The site preserves working methods from the age of industrial coal transport in northern England.
Practical
The main station sits on the southern edge of the city and can be reached by car or bus, with parking available on site. The short route suits families and older visitors, as the track runs on level ground.
Did you know?
The line claims the title of the oldest continuously operating railway in the world, though it now runs leisure trips rather than freight. Some locomotives were built in workshops that once stood only a few kilometers away.
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