Timeline

Crowle Peatland Railway Chronology

2020
Official Opening

Official opening of Crowle Peatland Railway – this was for invited guests from our funders. Live broadcast throughout BBC Radio Humberside’s breakfast show.

Lisbon Tram arrives

Lisbon Tram 711 delivered to The Old Peatworks

Delivery of cafe

?? September 2020 – Delivery of Cafe buildings

We have power

3-phase power finally connected to The Old Peatworks!

Heritage Open Days

12-13 September 2020 – Heritage Open Days. Photo charter on the evening of 12th

Heritage Open Days

19-20 September 2020 – Heritage Open Days. Photo charter on the evening of 12th

Planning Permission

?? December 2020 – Planning Permission Granted for Railway Extension

2021
Work on Extension

Work on Extension commenced.

Open Day

First proper open day running several locos, – No cab rides because of Covid precautions

Sunday Brunch

Inaugural Sunday Brunch in Cafe