Where is Elsecar Heritage Railway?

Elsecar Heritage Railway is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S74 8HJ), in the parish of Barnsley, unparished area.

How do I get to Elsecar Heritage Railway?

The nearest railway station is Rockingham, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode S74 8HJ.

Who owns Elsecar Heritage Railway?

Elsecar Heritage Railway is owned by Elsecar Heritage Railway Ltd.

How do I get to Elsecar Heritage Railway?

The nearest railway station is Rockingham, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S74 8HJ.

Museums · East Midlands

Elsecar Heritage Railway

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year: Year-round
Nearest railway station: Rockingham · 0.0 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Wheelchair accessible

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Elsecar Heritage Railway, the nearest railway station is Rockingham, located 0 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is S74 8HJ. The site is wheelchair accessible.

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The Elsecar Heritage Railway (EHR) was located on the southern part of the former South Yorkshire Railway freight-only branch which ran from Elsecar Junction on its Mexborough to Barnsley Line. The Elsecar Heritage Railway operated an out and back tourist train ride on a 1 mile (1.6 km) section of the branch using steam and diesel locomotives, previously running between Rockingham station (at the back of the Elsecar Heritage Centre) and Hemingfield Basin. The railway was operated using a variety of different preserved rolling stock. The EHR had planned to eventually operate the line into Cortonwood, with a new halt at Hemingfield, doubling the length of the line to two miles (3.2 km).

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Official information

Elsecar Heritage Centre is a historical site in Barnsley, showcasing the area's rich industrial heritage. Visitors can explore various shops, cafes, and exhibitions while enjoying the unique atmosphere of this heritage site.

From the Wikipedia article

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

The line was built to serve Earl Fitzwilliam's collieries and ironworks, which he leased out to local ironmasters. It opened in 1850 as part of the South Yorkshire Railway, known as the Elsecar Branch. Following assorted mergers the line finally became part of the LNER upon formation of the Big Four. The whole infrastructure was nationalised after the Second World War, with the mines becoming part of the National Coal Board in 1947 and the railway becoming part of British Railways in 1948. The Elsecar branch closed in 1984 following closure of the final colliery on the line. Restoration began in 1994 as a project of Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, and the line reopened as a heritage…

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Coordinates: 53.4937, -1.4193
District: Barnsley
Parish: Barnsley, unparished area
Postcode: S74 8HJ
Parliamentary constituency: Barnsley South
Phone: +44 1226 740203
Nearest railway station: Rockingham — 0 km
Opening: Monday - Sunday 10am - 4pm; closed 25 Dec, 26 Dec, 1 Jan
Official site: www.elsecar-heritage.com

Sources

wikipedia: Elsecar Heritage Railway (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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