Ann & Dora Special

Step aboard for an evening of steam, supper, and something a little different!

This special event brings together Ann and Dora — two locomotives rarely used on passenger trains — for a one-of-a-kind evening along the Worth Valley. Usually seen working during Galas, these locomotives will take centre stage as they haul passenger services for a memorable night out.

Your ticket includes:

  • A full line trip, from Oxenhope to Keighley and back
  • Multiple shuttle journeys to Oakworth
  • A hearty Sausage & Mash supper served during the evening
  • A Day Rover, for the day of your booking, to journey along the railway all day

The ‘Jubilee Bar’ will be serving throughout the evening, with plenty of hand-pulled real ale on board.

With steam in the air, delicious food on your plate, and the rare chance to travel behind Ann and Dora, this is an evening not to be missed!

DATES

Saturday 4th October
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1. Arrival at 17.00
Board at Oxenhope and pick your own seat, you can choose from a TSO, The Jubilee Bar or a Compartment (up to 6)—first-come, first-served.

2. Depart Oxenhope at 17.20
D2511 Hudswell Clarke Shunter will take the train to Haworth Loop, and Ann & Dora will join the rear of the train. The train will travel to Keighley Station.

3. Depart Keighley at 18:10
Ann & Dora will haul the train to Oxenhope with D2511 on the rear, a short pause at Damems Signalbox to close it.

4. Depart Oxenhope at 19:00
The first round trip to Oakworth Station, with supper ready when returning to Oxenhope. Supper will be served from the catering container in the station car park.

5. Depart Oxenhope at 20:00
The second round trip to Oakworth Station, returning to Oxenhope Station for approximately 2100.

EVENT INFORMATION

£30 – Ticket for one, including a Day Rover for the Day of Travel and an Evening with ‘Ann & Dora’, including supper.

£15 – Ticket for one Member, including a Day Rover for the Day of Travel and an Evening with ‘Ann & Dora’, including supper.

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Car parks are available at five of the KWVR stations, and for the benefit of satellite navigation system users, the KWVR station addresses & postcodes are:

  • KEIGHLEY – Keighley Railway Station, Station Bridge, Keighley, BD21 4HP
  • INGROW – Ingrow Railway Station, South Street, Ingrow, Keighley, BD21 5AX
  • OAKWORTH – Oakworth Railway Station, Station Road, Oakworth, Keighley, BD22 0DZ
  • HAWORTH – The Railway Station, Station Road, Haworth, Keighley, BD22 8NJ
  • OXENHOPE – Oxenhope Railway Station, Station Road, Oxenhope, Keighley, BD22 9LB

You can find more information about getting the railway in the dedicated travel section.

Due to the age and delicate nature of the carriages used for the Evening Special, dogs are not permitted to board.

We recognise that these dogs provide valuable assistance for the sight-impaired and those with hearing loss, epilepsy, diabetes, physical mobility problems and more. Assistance Dogs are welcome on ALL KWVR trains, for which no charge is made.

Our historic railway carriages are primarily restored to reflect their original construction; therefore, access is a step up from the platform and down to alight to board the train. This means that the carriages are unable to accommodate wheelchair passengers. We can provide a small ramp to aid with limited mobility, but all passengers will be required to walk to their seats along the narrow walkway.

We are unable to offer any dietary options other than Vegetarian for the Evening Special. We are unable to accommodate any other dietary restrictions or food intolerances.