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Welcome
(Supporting the Ravenglass 3 Peaks Race Team)
Welcome to my Photosite dedicated to the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, a 15inch gauge railway located in the Lake District, Cumbria, halfway between Barrow-in-Furness and Whitehaven.

Ever thought about volunteering on our railway? New volunteers are always welcome*, (*certain restrictions apply)

Don't forget to check out the Preservation Society website on the links list.

!PLEASE NOTE! - If some pictures do not appear on the index page - you must turn off the pop-up blocker function on your computer.

(This site is an independant site and not part of the R&ER company)
Ian.

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Latest Update
Tuesday 3rd November 2009


If you click on the words "Flag Counter" at the top of the page you will get...... well I will let you see for yourself!
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Trains run at WEEKENDS ONLY** untill, and including, Sunday 20th Dec 2009.
(**Note NO trains on Sat 21st & Sun 22nd November due to the volunteers track maintenance fortnight, 16th-27th Nov).

Trains will then run DAILY between Boxing Day and Sunday 3rd January 2010

Remember! Buy a "combined" British Rail/Ravenglass & Eskdale Rly ticket from any UK station or conductor and save £3 per adult (£1-50 per child) on the joint fare. Note - not available on Sundays.

Don't forget to check out the other links in the links-list.

Thankyou for visiting my pages - Regular updates throughout 2009
Ian.

Total photographs - 3,125

Volunteer Vacancies!
Ever wanted to be a Station Master or a Guard?
The R&ER are always looking for volunteers to man a station or train as a guard, also train preparation teams which is ideal for a family group, or even assist the track gang maintaining the track!
Certain restrictions apply regarding age limits and mobility.
Click on the link to the Preservation Society for more information.
(Supporting the Ravenglass 3 Peaks Race Team)
Recent Changes
2009-11-03 06:39:28
1 image added to October 2009
2009-10-17 18:22:16
3 images added to October 2009
2009-10-14 07:13:24
25 images added to October 2009
2009-10-08 10:37:34
Added new collection October 2009 (1 image)
2009-09-30 07:24:56
13 images added to September 2009
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    26th Jun 2009Three Peaks Race By Rail June 26th 2009 (21 images)
    Photos taken at Ravenglass during the visit of the Three Peaks Race By Rail in aid of the Railway Children Charity.
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    8th May 2009Ratty's Neighbours (20 images)
    There is some fantastic places to visit within walking distance from the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway. Late April and early May is the time for the Bluebells. This gallery contains pictures of the stunning Bluebell display at Muncaster Castle together with other pictures of the flora and fauna in and around Eskdale
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    Spring-time on the Ratty
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    Pictures from Christmas 2008
    16th Dec 2008December 2008 (35 images)
    Santa once again visits Ravenglass and helps me take some fantastic pictures.
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    The River Mite in Ravenglass engine shed being prepared for the evening ghost train
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