A Northumberland heritage railway is kicking off a programme of events to celebrate its 10th anniversary this Easter weekend.
Since opening to the public in 2012, a small team of volunteers has built, restored and 'lovingly' created the Aln Valley Railway, a heritage railway with the eventual aim of connecting Alnmouth Station and link to the East Coast mainline. And with the recent completion of the new halt at Greenrigg, the railway is roughly halfway to Alnmouth Station, following the old Alnwick branch line, which has extensive views across the countryside and crosses Cawledge Viaduct.
Over the last decade, the railway has continued to grow, expand its facilities, membership and visitor numbers. Its popularity has increased so much that Michael Portillo was inspired to visit for his recent TV documentary Great Coastal Railway Journeys, where the former MP explored much of Northumberland's railway network, including the Tyne Valley Line and the Metro.
