Sunday 29th June 2008 - ‘THE WORTH VALLEY ANNIVERSARY EXPRESS’ Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the re-opening of the Keighley to Oxenhope branch in June 1968 Departing from: Stockport, Hathersage, Sheffield and Meadowhall

A new route has been adopted for this extra special train to Keighley to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway. The steam special from Stockport, will now call at Hathersage in the Hope Valley then Sheffield and Meadowhall, before travelling via the rare steam route through Barnsley to Altofts Jct and on to Keighley for the Gala event. The full route will take us through Hazel Grove, New Mills South Junction, Chinley North Junction, Dore West Junction to Sheffield where the locomotive will take water. From here the route will see a rare stop for passengers at Meadowhall (easily accessed from the M1) before the line through Chapeltown and Barnsley ( a particularly rare route for steam) for Altofts Juction and Wakefield Kirkgate and then Engine Shed Junction for the Aire Valley to Keighley. Hauled by Black Five No. 45407, the train will be steam-hauled all the way - a truly wonderful way to celebrate the occasion. Approximately four hours at the KWVR to view and enjoy the event.

A new fare structure from Sheffield and Meadowhall gives Standard class adult passengers the chance to ride this train for just £45 return, with First Class at £65. Worth Valley Gala tickets at a reduced price will be for sale to passengers on the train and will be available from the Buffet Car.

Trains times: A departure at 8am has been requested from Stockport with an arrival at Keighley for 11.30am. The return from Keighley is scheduled for 1700 hrs with a return at Stockport by around 2030hrs. Full accurate timings will be available a least a week before the train departs.

From Stockport and Hathersage the fares are:
Standard Class Adult £65, Child (15 yrs & under) £48
First Class Adult £95, Child (15 yrs & under) £78
Premier Dining Adult £140, Child (15 yrs & under) £125
LMS Club Car (limited to 20 seats) £170

From Sheffield and Meadowhall the fares are:
Standard Class Adult £45 Child (15 yrs & under) £28
First Class Adult £65 Child (15 yrs & under) £48

Guaranteed window tables for 2 are available in 1st class, Premier Dining & LMS Club Car Dining at a supplement of £15 per person.