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We will be entertaining our international visitors this weekend, which means no public train rides on Saturday.
However, on Sunday we'll be open for visitors so come along for a diesel train ride.
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Continuing the theme of Women in Engineering, today's engineer is Hettie Bussell. #INWED26
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Today is International Women in Engineering Day. #INWED26
To mark the occasion we'll be sharing the stories of some remarkable female engineers over the next few days, starting with Dorothy Buchanan.
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Since it's #VolunteersWeek here's a reminder of how you can help @ApedaleRailway.
Join the Moseley Railway Trust and get involved!
avlr.org.uk/moseley-railway-…
Bus Rally today at the @ApedaleRailway in Chesterton.
avlr.org.uk/event/bus-rally
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If you like buses, come and see us tomorrow!
Bus and Commercial Vehicles Rally avlr.org.uk/event/bus-rally via @ApedaleRailway
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“People are getting gassed in their beds,” said Donna Davidson, a retired teacher who lives in Thornton-Cleveleys, a village 3 miles from the Jameson Road landfill.
6,000 odour complaints have been logged in the last six weeks alone.
theguardian.com/uk-news/2026…
Well, well, well, asbestos illegally dumped by #WalleysQuarry (formerly @RedIndustries2 RM Ltd).
Ref: engageenvironmentagency.uk.e…
#StopTheStink
My 2nd book (The Silverdale Spartacus) is now with reviewers for comment.
“The David and Goliath story of how a small mining community in North Staffordshire took on the millionaire miscreants of #WalleysQuarry Landfill”
Thank you to @markeltro for convincing me to write it!
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We reopen for public train rides this weekend!
We're kicking off with a day to mark the 40th anniversary of the passing of the Rev Teddy Boston.
avlr.org.uk/event/cadeby-lig… via @ApedaleRailway
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We have various projects underway to improve the visitor experience. If you'd like to help us with a donation, any amount large or small would be greatly appreciated.
Help – Appeals avlr.org.uk/donate via @ApedaleRailway
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Jan 2025: 1620 complaints about smells
So far in 2026: ONE complaint about smells
Local council says things are improving at controversial Walleys Quarry in Silverdale.
hellorayo.co.uk/hits-radio/s…
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A new life for @ApedaleRailway's battery loco Prometheus. Thanks to National Grid!
@nationalgriduk avlr.org.uk/2026/02/promethe…
Full of cheese and unsure what day of the week it is? Time to head outside and enjoy @ApedaleRailway’s Winter Warmers.
Full details here: avlr.org.uk/event/winter-war…
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As we approach a year since the closure notice at Walleys Quarry, the work continues to safely restore the site.
Grateful to the @EnvAgency for their time at a reclaimed landfill site today.
I saw what’s possible. My work goes on to make sure we get this right here at home.
