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As was reported yesterday the volunteers of the Railway once again rose to the occasion, cleared the yard and shed of all the debris brought down by the floods and from 12.30 the Railway ran a full line service with BR Class 4MT 4-6-0 75078 running 3 round trips from Oxenhope to Keighley. As the featured image shows and reported by the photographer, "A golden end to a tumultuous Christmas weekend! Well done to the many who turned up and just got on with the job at Haworth today, a classic Yorkshire response to adversity, just get on with it with no fuss and no drama."
We would like to thank all the passengers who came to the Worth Valley to ride on board our Mince Pie Specials, a just reward for all the effort that was put in. Our passenger services are now back 'on-track' and running to the published timetable.
Thankfully the good weather also attracted photographers who have captured beautifully this triumphant day.
Here is a selection of the images from the 27th, and the full selection can be seen on our Flickr page >>>
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Anyone seeing the photographs posted yesterday would never expect the Railway to be operating today. However, despite some damage to the bridge over Bridgehouse Beck restricting movement out of Haworth Yard, the main line is fit to take passenger services. The track out of Haworth Yard has been temporarily repaired and the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway is open for business with the first service leaving Oxenhope at 12.30.
It has been a truly remarkable effort by the emergency services and the trusty KWVR volunteers, who never fail to deliver.
What a glorious sight!! Sunshine, blue sky . . . A glorious crisp Winter morning! Wrap up and come and join us on the Mince Pie Specials - no need to book!!
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Following today’s unprecedented events, the Railway would like to thank our visitors for their understanding. We know that travelling with us on Boxing Day is a part of many people’s family traditions, and we hope you’ll be able to join us on another day soon.
The water level at Haworth is now falling, though more rainfall is forecast overnight. We will not be able to run any trains tomorrow until at least 12 noon, while we check the railway for damage, though we hope to begin to operate a service after that. Please check with us on our Facebook page and on the website for a further update in the morning, before setting out.
Cameras and videos have been out in force and here are examples of what has been submitted on Facebook and YouTube recording the devastating effects of the local deluge.
 Video by jackharrybill
Whilst everyone was concentrating on the flooding, the KWVR catering staff once again rose to the occasion, setting up an emergency canteen in Haworth Station to provide sustenance for the fireman and volunteers fighting the effects of the floodwater.
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Due to Bridgehouse Beck bursting its banks overnight, the Railway has reluctantly had to cancel all services on the Railway today. Further updates will be issued in due course.
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