Middleton Railway - site of the first steam trains

Middleton Railway is where steam railways were invented! Starting in 1812, the Leeds locos hauled 90-100 tonnes of coal into the city (without breaking the track - a problem that beset other, earlier attempts). We even have a bit of track from 1812 to show you. There are of course many other nuggets of information to learn. To find out more, come and hear (and see) our illustrated talk. Although entry to the museum and the talk are free, you will need to buy a ticket if you want a ride on this, the world's oldest continuously-operating railway. Architecture: the front of our Engine House is a replica of that of Hunslet Engine Company

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:

1000, 1200, 1300 & 1500

Sunday 14 September:

1000, 1200, 1300 & 1500

Saturday 20 September:

1000, 1200, 1300 & 1500

Sunday 21 September:

1000, 1200, 1300 & 1500

Location & directions

Moor Road, Hunslet, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 2JQ

Directions:

Buses 12 and 13 go along Balm Rd / Belle Isle Rd which is 10 mins walk away along Moor Rd

Contact on day:

Middleton Railway

Telephone number:

+441132710320

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

30

Est. tour duration:

0 hour(s) 25 minute(s)

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