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Photos from the 2010 event by Mike Sheehan
Our 1940s weekend (Operation Dalesman) takes place on
Saturday 17 July and Sunday 18 July 2010
featuring
Restored trains and stations from the ‘age of steam’
Military vehicle displays
Specially recreated dioramas
Militaria collectors’ fair
And much, much more !
CLICK HERE FOR OUR VISITORS GUIDE TO THE 1940s WEEKEND
65 years ago, the railways were vital to the survival of Britain in its fight against the Axis forces in the Second World War: troops, munitions and equipment all travelled on its tracks - from factories and training camps, to the ports and battlefields of Europe and the Far East.
Come and experience the sights, sounds and humour of Britain’s darkest days in a fabulous setting.
Wensleydale Railway was no exception during these dark days. In recognition of the part it played, Combined Operations (Sheffield) feel enormously privileged to be able to assist in mounting a major World War Two/1940s living history event in 2010.
The event is envisaged to be educational and fun, and hopefully will serve as an active way to remember all who gave their lives (and futures) in the pursuit of a freer world. As well as helping those of you who might have school projects in September to get unique photos and information to amaze your friends.
Over the weekend, there will be a steam service on both days with an extended timetable to enable you, the travellers in time, to hop on or off services and sample all that will be going on at various locations along the line.
The idea is to set up Leeming Bar, Bedale, Finghall and Leyburn as Allied stations, allowing visitors to see the troops, vehicles and equipment of the British, Commonwealth, American and Free-European forces. Whilst there, visitors will also be able to experience the fashions and daily lives of civilians as they cope with rationing, movement restrictions and a country at war.
Developing this theme, Redmire Building will become a forward Allied HQ just behind the front line in France. A variety of WW2 equipment and vehicles is expected to be displayed there.
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