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Welcome to the "One of Britain's 10 Best Train Trips" - The Sunday Times
Step back in time and enjoy a train ride through the heart of Brontë country. Most services are operated by steam trains, but the railway also serves the local community, with many people using the morning diesel railcar services to do their shopping in Keighley.
The steep gradient up the Worth Valley from the Keighley terminus has been a challenge for locomotives ever since the line opened on 15th April 1867. The sound of a steam engine tackling this climb echoes from the steep sides of the valley, while great clouds of steam and smoke add drama to the scene. Many of the woollen mills that once stood close to the line have been demolished, but a few remain as reminders that the textile industry was the reason why the line was built. Like the railway, the mills relied on coal, and the trains were able to bring hundreds of tons up the valley each week to keep the looms working by steam power. The five mile journey is a powerful reminder of our industrial heritage, as well as being a unique way of enjoying the beautiful countryside immortalised by Charlotte, Emily and Anne Brontë.
The railway is justifiably proud that its painstaking attention to detail pays off so handsomely. It is a railway for all seasons, where winter visitors can see the stations bathed in gaslight and warm themselves in front of the coal fires in the waiting rooms. In summer, the station gardens are alive with blooms. Kingfishers, herons and dippers can be seen in the adjacent streams. Locally brewed real ale provides welcome refreshment in the on-train buffet car - more info here
The KWVR's first public timetable from 1968 - note the name "The Bronte Line"
The Railway has come a long way since 1968 and continues to thrive thanks to the efforts of many dedicated volunteer staff. If you want to learn more about becoming a volunteer on Britain's finest heritage railway - click here
Haworth Village is just a short walk away from the Railway station. The area is rather hilly and the easiest pedestrian route to the Parsonage and Old Village is to go out of the station, over the railway footbridge and straight up the cobbled lane. If you don't fancy the walk, there's a regular bus service to Haworth Main Street which stops just opposite Haworth Railway station by the Spar store. On certain summer Sundays and Bank Holidays, a special bus links Haworth station forecourt with Haworth village, Stanbury and Ponden Mill.
Car Parking There are several pay & display car parks within easy reach of Haworth Village:
Please take care as some visitors to Haworth have had their visit spoiled because they overstay the time on their ticket and are subsequently clamped
Accommodation, Restaurants & Pubs, Walks, Local History and more Up to date information from the Haworth Village Website - click here
Bus & Train Services Information on local public transport services - click here
Taxi Services Bronte Taxis are based just a few hundred yards from Haworth railway station and may be contacted on 01535 644442.
Live Haworth WebCam See what's happening on Haworth's famous Main Street - click here Keighley to Oxenhope in just 23 seconds Images courtesy of Haworth Village Website - click here KWVR Staff Website - sign in
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Updated - 2.15pm Thursday 2nd July 2009 Steam Trains Every Day With several supermarkets right on our doorstep, why not travel into town by train. There's no parking problems or traffic jams and you can even enjoy a pint in the on-train bar. Full timetable details HERE. What's On This Weekend Keighley Festival of Transport This coming Sunday, 5th July, the KWVR hosts the annual Keighley Festival of Transport. With Vintage Trains running, a display of heritage road vehicles, and vintage bus rides, this is a spectacular day out. Full details are available HERE.
This Weekend's Real Ales Beers available from the on-train bar this weekend will be selected from the following range: Naylors Brewery 'Pinnacle Mild' - 3.4% Sharps Brewery 'Doom Bar' - 4% Salamander Brewery 'Glitterati' - 4% Copper Dragon Brewery 'Best Bitter' - 3.8% Local Village Galas Keighley, Denholme and Oakworth will all be holding Galas this Saturday so it will be busy in town. Why not travel by train to avoid the traffic jams. Summer 'Push & Pull' Now Available The Summer issue of the Railway's magazine Push and Pull is now on sale and has been distributed to members. For a preview, click here Haworth Hoppa Returns Keighley & District's popular Bronte Scenic Tour bus service now runs every Sunday throughout June, July and August. Timetable here Exclusive Luxury Guided Tours
Dining Trains - Latest Availability Most of this year's dining trains are fully booked, but you can still secure a place on our Victorian themed White Rose Pullman on Saturday 31st October. More here Diesel Locomotive & Railcar Updates
Updated Version of Train Simulator
Bachmann 'KWVR' Locomotives The KWVR Trust has commissioned a limited edition OO gauge model of the War Department Austerity steam locomotive No. 90733 to commemorate the Railway's 40th Anniversary and the rebuilding of this unique locomotive.
They are selling very quickly and are sure to become collectors items. The package also includes replicas of the 'Remembrance' nameplates (see above) which the full size locomotive carried while in service on Remembrance Sunday. Download an order form here Bachmann has also produced a limited edition of the Ivatt tank No. 41241 in its unique 1968 livery and including a replica of the re-opening headboard.
These are currently available to KWVR MEMBERS ONLY from Haworth shop at the special price of £60.
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This new version of the KWVR Add-On for the Microsoft Train Simulator features Bradford, Halifax and associated branches, including the Halifax High Level and the Bradford City Goods Branch. To order your copy please phone 01535 645214. To view some sample screen shots click 
