A day in the life at Haverthwaite.

A pictorial view, with captions, of a normal day on the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway.

Lighting the fire and polishing the engine.	Coaling the bunker.	Scrub and brush.	A little spit and polish.
Time for a sweep and mop.	Busy in the kitchen.	Freshly baked scones.	Passengers arriving.
Tickets to buy.	Train given right away to go.	Climbing up the steeply graded bank.	Newby Bridge halt, guard gives right away.
Engine crew accept with a wave.	Running by the edge of Windermere .	Lakeside home signals in sight.	Gently pulling to a stop in Lakeside.
Working the ground frame.	Running round at Lakeside.	Ready to depart from Lakeside.	Back at Haverthwaite.
Thirsty again! Filling up with water.	Changing the points.	Backing down to the train.	Gently does it..
Little bit of coal.	Ready to go again.	Cleaning the fire.	Throwing out the fire.

Whats at Haverthwaite?

A selection of the attractions at our station.

Good food in the restaurant.	A picnic area.	Engine shed.	Souvenir shop.

Our Wednesday Gang.

A few hours on a Wednesday, lots of jobs.

Painting.	Carriage restoration.	Gardening.	Coach Painting.
Cleaning Fireboxes.	Even time for a spot of lunch.

Mixed Traction Weekend - 2007

Images from our successful Mixed Traction Weekend taken on the 19th/20th May 2007.

Fairburn 42073 at Haverthwaite.	42073 bunker first at Newby Bridge.	42073 departs Newby Bridge.	42073 and Class20 20214.
0-6-2T 5643 departs Newby Bridge.	0-6-2T 5643 storms up the bank.	42073 and 5643 approach Newby Bridge.	42073 and Class26 5314 approach Lakeside.
Class26- 5314 approaches Newby Bridge.	0-6-2T 5643 and Class26 5314 depart Haverthwaite.

Day out with Thomas - 2008

A Great Day!
Everyone at Haverthwaite Station enjoyed a fun filled day with Thomas and friends. Click on the pictures and have a look.