Middleton Railway

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Location: Leeds

Accessibility: Accessible en fauteuil roulant

Fee: Yes

Address: The Station, Moor Road, Leeds LS10 2JQ

Website: http://middletonrailway.org.uk

GPS coordinates: 53.77510,-1.53860

Latest update: December 22, 2025 16:39