| | The latest re-generation railway to open its doors to the private tourist and localised passenger business. Still owned by Network Rail, but on a long lease, the Wensleydale Railway opened for business on 5th July after many years of campaigning and fund raising by the dedicated volunteers. A million pounds was raised in a share issue which has gone towards opening the line from Leeming Bar to Leyburn. We filmed the opening of the line which was the culmination of a few hectic weeks of platform rebuilding following the official handover of the track from Network Rail. We also re-trace the final freight train to Redmire and the last loco-hauled passenger train in the 1990s. Our survey concludes with a cab ride along the whole route from the cab of the Railway's Class 107. Continent: Europe
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