Run entirely by volunteers, the Middleton Railway is recognised as the world’s oldest continuously working railway. Established in 1758, it’s at the heart of Leeds’ industrial heritage and today operates as a popular heritage attraction.
This Easter Sunday, the historic railway will open for the season, with its first locomotive of the year transporting curious visitors along the more than 260‑year‑old track.
Yorkshire Evening Post photographer Gerard Binks visited the depot to capture the last‑minute preparations ahead of today’s departure:
13. Middleton Railway opens for the first day of the season
The Hudswell diesel locomotive ready for its first journey of the season | Iconic Photo: Gerard Binks
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