People living in the Brigg area who are looking for an enjoyable day out this weekend should consider paying the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway a visit. If you can't make this weekend, try other dates coming up later in the year, as outlined below.
Historic steam locomotives from the 1920s and Diesels built in the 1950s operate trains between Ludborough and North Thoresby with passengers seated in restored British Railways carriages.
On Saturday (August 31) and Sunday (September 1) the heritage line is hosting a 1940s Weekend, with trains running hourly from 10.45am to 4.45pm.
In line with the war-time and forces theme, Brigg Blog went on a recce (reconnaissance) on Bank Holiday Monday (August 26) when North Thoresby received a flypast from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight's Spitfire fighter plane, based at nearby RAF Coningsby.
The enjoyable and leisurely train trip through the countryside takes 15 minutes.
The first person we saw after buying a ticket on Ludborough station was Nick Willerton, from Brigg; he's a former Brigg Town cricketer who also volunteers at Brigg Heritage Centre.
Getting to the railway from Brigg: Take the A18 past Humberside Airport as far as the Laceby roundabout, then join the A16 heading south to Ludborough; alternatively, take the A1084 to Caistor and head through the Wolds until reaching the A16. Whichever route you choose, the railway is well signposted when you get within a few miles. Sat-nav users tap in DN36 5SH.
Approximate distance: 26 miles from Brigg (both routes).
Car parking: Lots available next to Ludborough station - £1 donation welcome in the bucket provided.
Child friendly: Youngsters born long after British Railways withdrew its final steam locos in the 1960s will enjoy their visit (judging by comments we've read online) and it's educational. There's a children's playground provided.
Dogs: Pooches are welcome, with water bowls provided. £1 fare payable if you take them on the train.
Tickets: No need to book in advance - buy them at Ludborough station when you arrive. Day Rover tickets (not aimed at dogs!) allow unlimited travel; ride the trains as many times as you like. Family tickets available for two adults and up to four children.
Departure times from Ludborough: 10.45am, 11.45am, 12.45am, 1.45pm, 2.45pm, 3.45pm. Trains return from North Thoresby 10 minutes after the hour from 11.10am to 4.10pm.
Toilets: Available on Ludborough station (with baby changing facilities).
Food: Take you own and use the picnic area; visit the Steaming Cafe Buffet in permanently-parked carriages at Ludborough; or use the excellent New Inn pub/restaurant with a large dining room, just a few yards from North Thoresby station. On Monday there was an ice cream van and fast food outlets within the Ludborough station car park.
Heritage: This stretch of line opened in 1848, being on a direct route from Grimsby to London via Louth and Peterborough. It closed in 1980 but Ludborough became the HQ for restoration, with North Thoresby being reached by the track-layers in 2009 (this year sees the 10th anniversary being celebrated). Work has now started to extend the line by a further three-quarters of a mile towards Louth.
Forthcoming operating days: Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1, 1940s Weekend, from 10.45am; Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15, Lincolnshire Heritage Weekend, from 11am; Sunday, September 29, Diesel Day, from 10.45am; Sunday, October 13, trains hourly from 10.45am; Sunday, October 27, Halloween Special with Ghost Train, 2.45pm to 5.45pm; Sunday, November 10, trains hourly from 2.45pm to 5.45pm; Sunday, November 24, Winter Warmer with roast lunches available on the train, 10.45am to 2.45pm, online booking required; December 14, 15, 21, 22, Santa Specials - advance booking required online.
Website link: www.lincolnshirewoldsrailway.co.uk
Email: contact@lincolnshirewoldsrailway.co.uk
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| Lincolnshire Wolds Railway volunteer Nick Willerton, from Brigg, on the platform at Ludborough on August Bank Holiday Monday 2019 |
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| A train arriving at North Thoresby station. |
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| Departing from Ludborough station - next stop North Thoresby. |
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| Currently the end of the line, in North Thoresby. Hopefully one day they will be able to remove the buffers are head north towards Tetney. |
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| A lineside banner promoting the 1940s Weekend on August 31 and September 1, 2019. |
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| The line from Ludborough is to be extended in the direction of Louth. Currently this is the southerly limit of tracks. |
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