Overview

The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway was originally built in 1873 and was commercially opened on 24th May 1875. Its main purpose was to transport the iron ore that was mined in the hills above the village of Boot down to Ravenglass. On arrival at the coast, the iron ore was transferred to the Furness Railway's mainline to Barrow.

The Railway was also open to passenger traffic (beginning in 1876) and was built to the narrow gauge of 3ft between the rails. This made the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway the first public narrow gauge railway in England!

Meet in Ravenglass at Ravenglass and Eskdale Steam Railway for an 11:30 tour around their museum. At 12:30, we'll board the train to take us down Eskdale, and return via train arriving at Ravenglass at 14:50.

Agenda

• 11:30 Museum tour
• 12:50 Board the train down Eskdale
• 14:50 Return to Ravenglass via train

Time

11:30–14:50 BST.

Price

Price includes VAT.

• IChemE member: £5.00
• Non-member: £11.00