Aln Valley Railway

The Aln Valley Railway project is an ambitious plan to reopen the branch line from Alnmouth to Alnwick, the old county town of Northumberland and the ancestral home of the Duke of Northumberland.

Although the impressive railway station still exists in Alnwick, a road bypass and other commercial developments make it not financially viable at this time to recreate the original run of around 3 miles between the two stations. As a result a new station complex and visitor center will be constructed adjacent to the A1 trunk road next to the Lionheart Enterprise Park from where the railway will follow the original trackbed all the way to Alnmouth Station. A cycleway / footpath will run alongside providing a safe traffic-free corridor between Alnwick and the National Cycle Network.

The reopening of the line was first mooted in 1997, and after a number of false starts planning permission was finally granted in 2010, initial funding has now been secured and negotiations are in their final stages with the landowners, Northumberland Estates. It is hoped that a start on the ground will take place early in 2012.

The Aln Valley Railway Trust is a registered charity number 1063332.
Our website - www.alnvalleyrailway.co.uk
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Many thanks to the following people for making this video happen by giving me permission of there photographs- David Milburn Sheil, Craig Owen , Kevin Holden, Gareth Patterson,

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[geordiesister]

Once again what a brilliant video old to new very well done, what great fitting music you always put to your videos. Keep up the hard work on getting it all done look forward to a trip in the future.

Hey was that Ken from Alnmouth in old picture and new one.!! Great guy that.

Great stuff

[berwickspotter]

@geordiesister

Thanks for the comment glad you liked it

Yes it sure was Ken at the end of the video Alnmouths number 1 fireman.

[NapierNimbus]

Lovely video and great selection of photos - I'm a member of the Society but do not live nearby - lets hope this brings in more members

[berwickspotter]

@NapierNimbus

Thanks glad you liked the pictures and glad to hear your a member

If your on Facebook be sure to join our page if not look up our website as there is a forum on it.

[nufckev67]

Nice video ,i will have to get up there soon & lend a hand.

[geordiesister]

Thanks for reply thought it was Ken great to see him. All the best