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# Crowle Peatland Railway

Preserving our heritage on the moors

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://peatland.co.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Pages

- [Home Page](https://peatland.co.uk/) - Crowle Peatland Railway The railway was formed to preserve the history and heritage of the Humberhead Peatlands.
- [Contact Us](https://peatland.co.uk/contact-us/) - Crowle Peatland Railway - You can contact us in a number of ways. Postal address: The Old Peatworks, Dole Road, Crowle, DN17 4BLPhone: 07739921835 (Angus Townley) Email: admin@peatland.co.uk
- [Document Library](https://peatland.co.uk/membership/document-library/) - MEMBERSHIP FORM Membership-–-Crowle-Peatland-RailwayDownload CONSTITUTION Approved-Constitution-Charity-Commission-29-Oct-2018-FinalDownload CPR-Museum-Policy-1Download MARS UPDATED CHILD POLICY MAR 2019Download CPR-Vulnerable-Adult-Protection-PolicyDownload CPR-Health-Safety-PolicyDownload SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM S4-CPR-SMS-IntroductionDownload OPERATING DOCUMENTS CPR-RULE-BOOK-Rev-1.0-with-logos-August-2019Download ROLLING STOCK R1-CPR-locomotive-daily-inspection-checklist-1Download R2-CPR-Daily-Record-Sheet-Diesel-Locomotive-number-1Download R3-CPR-Fault-and-repair-sheet.Download Wagon-taper-roller-bearing-method-1Download Schoma-Loco-Hydraulic-Pump-Removal-1Download INFRASTRUCTURE Track-Securing-Method-electric-drill-1Download Rail-Bending-Method-Jim-CrowDownload SAFETY S1-CPR-Medical-Requirements-safety-critical-grades.Download Initial Site induction Summary S2 r2Download Initial new volunteer induction WS PW S3r2Download S4-CPR-SMS-IntroductionDownload S5-CPR-COMPETENCY-CHECK-DIESEL-DRIVERDownload S6-Emergency-Contact-FormDownload S7-CPR-Risk-Assessment-TeplateDownload S8-Sign-in-off-sheetDownload S9-CPR-Safe-Working-Method-Statement-1Download Train-Register-BlankDownload Fire Risk
- [Wickham Trolley](https://peatland.co.uk/our-locos-and-rolling-stock/wickham-trolley/) - The Wickham Trolleys are on a long-term loan from the Rail Trolley Trust. They are a 3ft gauge Wickham Type 17A Trolley (Works No. 4091) and a Type 17A DsmT [Dismantled from a powered Trolley to an unpowered Trailer] (Works No. Unknown). Works No. 4091. was one of a pair of Type 17A Trolleys of
- [Isle of Man Tipper Wagons](https://peatland.co.uk/our-locos-and-rolling-stock/isle-of-man-tipper-wagons/) - On long-term loan from the Isle of Man railway.
- [Peat Wagon](https://peatland.co.uk/our-locos-and-rolling-stock/peat-wagon/)
- [Crowle Peatland Railway Coach](https://peatland.co.uk/our-locos-and-rolling-stock/crowle-peatland-railway-coach/)
- [Lisbon Tram 711](https://peatland.co.uk/our-locos-and-rolling-stock/lisbon-tram-711/) - Tram 711, went into service in the Portuguese capital of Lisbon in 1936, and was taken out of service and, along with a number of stablemates, rescued by an enthusiast in the UK who was determined to give them a new life.We were able to help with that, and thanks to funding of almost £11,500
- [Wagonmaster LM336](https://peatland.co.uk/our-locos-and-rolling-stock/wagonmaster-lm336/) - Crowle Peatland Railway acquired their BNM Wagonmaster Loco in June 2024. After money was raised by members the loco was transported from Ireland on 19th June 2024 and was unloaded at the Old Peatworks on 20 June 2024. The Irish Peat Commission (Bord na Mona) and the Wagonmaster Locomotives The Irish Peat Commission, also known
- [Schöma 5131 - Slave](https://peatland.co.uk/our-locos-and-rolling-stock/schoma-5131-slave/)
- [Schöma 5130](https://peatland.co.uk/our-locos-and-rolling-stock/schoma-5130/) - The working history exactly mirrors that of 5129 but when its working life came to an end it was put on display in the car park at Hatfield Peat Works when it acquired The Thomas Buck nameplate. Although peat extraction in the Humbrhead Peatland ended in 2000 with the creation of the National Nature Reserve
- [Schöma 5132 - Slave](https://peatland.co.uk/our-locos-and-rolling-stock/schoma-5132-slave/)
- [Schöma 5129](https://peatland.co.uk/our-locos-and-rolling-stock/schoma-5129/) - As peat trains got longer, Fisons needed locos with more power to pull them and turned to Christoph Schöttler of Diepholz in Germany. The company was supplied with two locomotives developing 86 HP from 5 Cylinder Deutz engines. Each was accompanied by a slave unit which contained additional motors to provide greater traction. Power was
- [Schöma 5221 - Slave](https://peatland.co.uk/our-locos-and-rolling-stock/schoma-5221-slave/)
- [Our locos and rolling stock](https://peatland.co.uk/our-locos-and-rolling-stock/)
- [Schöma 5220 "The Thomas Buck"](https://peatland.co.uk/our-locos-and-rolling-stock/schoma-5220-the-thomas-buck/) - The Thomas Buck was the third Schöma to be acquired, in 1991. When new it had works number 5220 but was renamed The Thomas Buck after a peat industry employee. Unlike the other two Schömas its 86 horsepower engine was never replaced, as the money ran out. The Thomas Buck nameplate was subsequently moved onto
- [Simplex 40S302 "Little Peat"](https://peatland.co.uk/our-locos-and-rolling-stock/simplex-40s302-little-peat/) - The simplex loco is our oldest locomotive and has never left the Humberhead peatlands after being purchased new by Fisons in 1967. The loco was the inspiration to form Crowle Peatland Railway as it was found abandoned on Thorne Moors. It was built by Motor Rail Limited at their Bedford Works. Originally supplied with a
- [Moorside Café](https://peatland.co.uk/moorside-cafe/) - Moorside Café at Crowle Peatland Railway We are open for drinks and refreshments when the railway is open. Sunday Brunch We open for Sunday Brunch on the third Sunday of each month from 10 am to 12 Noon. Afternoon Tea Afternoon tea is served on the first Wednesday of the month Booking in advance is
- [Stay Connected with Crowle Peatland Railway: Sign up for our Newsletter](https://peatland.co.uk/stay-connected-with-crowle-peatland-railway-sign-up-for-our-newsletter/) - Crowle Peatland Railway's online newsletter is the perfect way to stay up-to-date on all the latest news and events. By signing up for this newsletter, you'll receive regular updates on the railway's latest projects, upcoming events, and fascinating insights into the history and culture of the peatlands. Whether you're a railway enthusiast, a nature lover,
- [Preserve History and Heritage | Join Our Peatland Railway Volunteer Team](https://peatland.co.uk/volunteering-at-crowle-peatland-railway/) - Our volunteers are the lifeblood of our organisation. Volunteering helps you preserve the history and heritage of the moors and you will find it is rewarding. We have regular work parties on Wednesday and Saturday each week starting at about 10 am. We need people to help repair and maintain our rolling stock maintain our volunteering
- [Membership](https://peatland.co.uk/membership/) - Join Here!
- [Little Peat](https://peatland.co.uk/little-peat-the-story-of-a-lost-and-found-engine/) - – The Story of a Lost and Found Engine BUY YOUR COPY HERE! I am the Tiddy Mun. I have been on the Moors forever and a day and I am the Story Keeper. Everything and everyone here has a story to tell – the peat, the water, the flying birds and running creatures. Have
- [Timeline](https://peatland.co.uk/118-2/)
- [History of peat railways](https://peatland.co.uk/history-of-peat-railways-on-crowle-thorne-moors/) - Bob Evens Thorne and Hatfield Moors have been exploited for peat for a long time. In the 1620s, Cornelius Vermuyden attempted to drain Hatfield Chase, but it resulted in friction between those who settled on the land that had been drained and local people. A Commission was set up, because much of the land had
- [Newsletter](https://peatland.co.uk/newsletter/)
- [Privacy Policy](https://peatland.co.uk/contact-us/privacy-policy/) - Who we are Our website address is: https://peatland.co.uk. Comments When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided

## Events

- [Summer Holiday Opening](https://peatland.co.uk/event/summer-holiday-opening-6/) - 🚂 Crowle Peatland Railway - Summer Holiday Openings! 🌞 Join us every Wednesday during the Summer School Holidays for a wonderful day out! What's On: 🚂 Train Rides to Turf Moor Halt - All aboard for a scenic journey through our beautiful peatland landscape! 🥪 Café Open - Enjoy light snacks and refreshing drinks to
- [Summer Craft Fair at Crowle Peatland Railway](https://peatland.co.uk/event/summer-craft-fair-at-crowle-peatland-railway-2/) - Celebrate the start of summer with a weekend of creativity, heritage, and family fun at the Crowle Peatland Railway Summer Craft Fair. Set against the unique backdrop of the Thorne & Hatfield Moors, this two‑day event brings together talented local makers, artists, and producers for a vibrant showcase of handcrafted goods and traditional skills. 🎨
- [Summer Craft Fair at Crowle Peatland Railway](https://peatland.co.uk/event/summer-craft-fair-at-crowle-peatland-railway-3/) - Celebrate the start of summer with a weekend of creativity, heritage, and family fun at the Crowle Peatland Railway Summer Craft Fair. Set against the unique backdrop of the Thorne & Hatfield Moors, this two‑day event brings together talented local makers, artists, and producers for a vibrant showcase of handcrafted goods and traditional skills. 🎨
- [Open Weekend - Dad in the Cab!](https://peatland.co.uk/event/open-weekend-fathers-day-weekend-dad-in-the-cab/) - Father's Day Train Cab Rides Give Dad or Grandad the perfect Father's Day gift — an exclusive train cab ride experience at Crowle Peatland Railway for just £5.00! Your special someone will enjoy riding the full length of the track alongside our driver in the train cab, while family and friends follow along in our
- [Open Weekend - Dad in the Cab!](https://peatland.co.uk/event/open-weekend-4/) - Father's Day Train Cab Rides Give Dad or Grandad the perfect Father's Day gift — an exclusive train cab ride experience at Crowle Peatland Railway for just £5.00! Your special someone will enjoy riding the full length of the track alongside our driver in the train cab, while family and friends follow along in our
- [Open Weekend](https://peatland.co.uk/event/open-weekend-dad-in-a-cab/)
- [Christmas Event](https://peatland.co.uk/event/christmas-event-2/) - **🎄 Tickets to see Santa at Crowle Peatland Railway are now on sale — book early to avoid disappointment! 🚂🎅** Step into a winter wonderland this December at Crowle Peatland Railway’s magical Christmas Event. Ride the festive narrow-gauge train through the frosty peatland, meet Santa in his cosy Lisbon Tram grotto, and enjoy seasonal treats
- [Christmas Event](https://peatland.co.uk/event/christmas-event-5/) - **🎄 Tickets to see Santa at Crowle Peatland Railway are now on sale — book early to avoid disappointment! 🚂🎅** Step into a winter wonderland this December at Crowle Peatland Railway’s magical Christmas Event. Ride the festive narrow-gauge train through the frosty peatland, meet Santa in his cosy Lisbon Tram grotto, and enjoy seasonal treats
- [Christmas Event](https://peatland.co.uk/event/christmas-event-4/) - **🎄 Tickets to see Santa at Crowle Peatland Railway are now on sale — book early to avoid disappointment! 🚂🎅** Step into a winter wonderland this December at Crowle Peatland Railway’s magical Christmas Event. Ride the festive narrow-gauge train through the frosty peatland, meet Santa in his cosy Lisbon Tram grotto, and enjoy seasonal treats
- [Christmas Event](https://peatland.co.uk/event/christmas-event/) - **🎄 Tickets to see Santa at Crowle Peatland Railway are now on sale — book early to avoid disappointment! 🚂🎅** Step into a winter wonderland this December at Crowle Peatland Railway’s magical Christmas Event. Ride the festive narrow-gauge train through the frosty peatland, meet Santa in his cosy Lisbon Tram grotto, and enjoy seasonal treats
- [Spooky Goings-on at Crowle Peatland Railway](https://peatland.co.uk/event/spooky-goings-on-at-crowle-peatland-railway/) - Dare you ride the ghost train? Or listen to spooky tales in the magical Lisbon Tram on the moors, where you can hear tales of the boggarts, ghosts and other creatures of the moor? Come to the Crowle Peatland Railway Halloween Event for an evening of spooky fun! We'll have ghost trains, spooky tales, ghostly
- [Spooky Goings-on at Crowle Peatland Railway](https://peatland.co.uk/event/halloween-2/) - Dare you ride the ghost train? Or listen to spooky tales in the magical Lisbon Tram on the moors, where you can hear tales of the boggarts, ghosts and other creatures of the moor? Come to the Crowle Peatland Railway Halloween Event for an evening of spooky fun! We'll have ghost trains, spooky tales, ghostly
- [Heritage Open Days 2026](https://peatland.co.uk/event/heritage-open-days-2025-2/) - Expert Talks: 11:00 & 14:00 each day. Listen to knowledgeable speakers share insights about the ecological and industrial history of the area, revealing how peat extraction, transportation, and conservation efforts have evolved through time. Guided Tours: Take a trip on our preserved trains to the moor to see for yourself. Railway and Transport Book Sale:
- [Heritage Open Days 2026](https://peatland.co.uk/event/heritage-open-days-2026-2/) - Expert Talks: 11:00 & 14:00 each day. Listen to knowledgeable speakers share insights about the ecological and industrial history of the area, revealing how peat extraction, transportation, and conservation efforts have evolved through time. Guided Tours: Take a trip on our preserved trains to the moor to see for yourself. Railway and Transport Book Sale:
- [Heritage Open Days 2026](https://peatland.co.uk/event/heritage-open-days-2026/) - Expert Talks: 11:00 & 14:00 each day. Listen to knowledgeable speakers share insights about the ecological and industrial history of the area, revealing how peat extraction, transportation, and conservation efforts have evolved through time. Guided Tours: Take a trip on our preserved trains to the moor to see for yourself. Railway and Transport Book Sale:
- [Heritage Open Days 2026](https://peatland.co.uk/event/heritage-open-days-2025/) - Expert Talks: 11:00 & 14:00 each day. Listen to knowledgeable speakers share insights about the ecological and industrial history of the area, revealing how peat extraction, transportation, and conservation efforts have evolved through time. Guided Tours: Take a trip on our preserved trains to the moor to see for yourself. Railway and Transport Book Sale:
- [Open Weekend](https://peatland.co.uk/event/open-weekend-6/)
- [Open Weekend](https://peatland.co.uk/event/open-weekend-2/)
- [Open Weekend](https://peatland.co.uk/event/open-weekend-5/)
- [Open Weekend](https://peatland.co.uk/event/open-weekend/)
- [Open Weekend](https://peatland.co.uk/event/open-weekend-3/)
- [Sunday Brunch](https://peatland.co.uk/event/sunday-brunch-8/) - Ditch the dishes! Indulge in our delicious Sunday Brunch at Moorside Cafe. No booking needed, just walk in! Featuring locally sourced sausages & bacon from Parkins Butchers in Crowle. Be a regular, you won't regret it!
- [Sunday Brunch](https://peatland.co.uk/event/sunday-brunch-7/) - Ditch the dishes! Indulge in our delicious Sunday Brunch at Moorside Cafe. No booking needed, just walk in! Featuring locally sourced sausages & bacon from Parkins Butchers in Crowle. Be a regular, you won't regret it!
- [Summer Holiday Opening](https://peatland.co.uk/event/summer-holiday-opening-5/) - 🚂 Crowle Peatland Railway – Summer Holiday Openings! 🌞 Join us every Wednesday during the Summer School Holidays for a wonderful day out! What’s On: 🚂 Train Rides to Turf Moor Halt – All aboard for a scenic journey through our beautiful peatland landscape! 🥪 Café Open – Enjoy light snacks and refreshing drinks to fuel your adventure 🚶‍♀️ Crowle
- [Summer Holiday Opening](https://peatland.co.uk/event/summer-holiday-opening-4/) - 🚂 Crowle Peatland Railway - Summer Holiday Openings! 🌞 Join us every Wednesday during the Summer School Holidays for a wonderful day out! What's On: 🚂 Train Rides to Turf Moor Halt - All aboard for a scenic journey through our beautiful peatland landscape! 🥪 Café Open - Enjoy light snacks and refreshing drinks to
- [Summer Holiday Opening](https://peatland.co.uk/event/summer-holiday-opening-3/) - 🚂 Crowle Peatland Railway - Summer Holiday Openings! 🌞 Join us every Wednesday during the Summer School Holidays for a wonderful day out! What's On: 🚂 Train Rides to Turf Moor Halt - All aboard for a scenic journey through our beautiful peatland landscape! 🥪 Café Open - Enjoy light snacks and refreshing drinks to
- [Summer Holiday Opening](https://peatland.co.uk/event/summer-holiday-opening-2/) - 🚂 Crowle Peatland Railway - Summer Holiday Openings! 🌞 Join us every Wednesday during the Summer School Holidays for a wonderful day out! What's On: 🚂 Train Rides to Turf Moor Halt - All aboard for a scenic journey through our beautiful peatland landscape! 🥪 Café Open - Enjoy light snacks and refreshing drinks to
- [Summer Holiday Opening](https://peatland.co.uk/event/summer-holiday-opening/) - 🚂 Crowle Peatland Railway - Summer Holiday Openings! 🌞 Join us every Wednesday during the Summer School Holidays for a wonderful day out! What's On: 🚂 Train Rides to Turf Moor Halt - All aboard for a scenic journey through our beautiful peatland landscape! 🥪 Café Open - Enjoy light snacks and refreshing drinks to
- [Sunday Brunch](https://peatland.co.uk/event/sunday-brunch-6/) - Ditch the dishes! Indulge in our delicious Sunday Brunch at Moorside Cafe. No booking needed, just walk in! Featuring locally sourced sausages & bacon from Parkins Butchers in Crowle. Be a regular, you won't regret it!
- [Sunday Brunch](https://peatland.co.uk/event/sunday-brunch-5/) - Ditch the dishes! Indulge in our delicious Sunday Brunch at Moorside Cafe. No booking needed, just walk in! Featuring locally sourced sausages & bacon from Parkins Butchers in Crowle. Be a regular, you won't regret it!
- [Sunday Brunch](https://peatland.co.uk/event/sunday-brunch-4/) - Ditch the dishes! Indulge in our delicious Sunday Brunch at Moorside Cafe. No booking needed, just walk in! Featuring locally sourced sausages & bacon from Parkins Butchers in Crowle. Be a regular, you won't regret it!
- [Easter Open Weekend](https://peatland.co.uk/event/easter-open-weekend/) - Easter Open Days at Crowle Peatland Railway Join us at Crowle Peatland Railway for our special Easter Open Day! Train rides will be running throughout the day, and our café will be open, serving delicious refreshments. Fun Activities for Children: Easter Egg Hunt - Find hidden eggs around our railway! Easter Quiz - Test your
- [Sunday Brunch](https://peatland.co.uk/event/sunday-brunch/) - Ditch the dishes! Indulge in our delicious Sunday Brunch at Moorside Cafe. No booking needed, just walk in! Featuring locally sourced sausages & bacon from Parkins Butchers in Crowle. Be a regular, you won't regret it!
- [Sunday Brunch](https://peatland.co.uk/event/sunday-brunch-9/) - Ditch the dishes! Indulge in our delicious Sunday Brunch at Moorside Cafe. No booking needed, just walk in! Featuring locally sourced sausages & bacon from Parkins Butchers in Crowle. Be a regular, you won't regret it!

## Timeline Stories

- [Points finally arrive from Ireland](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/point-finally-arrive-from-ireland/) - The points purchased from Bord Na Mona in Ireland finally arrived at Crowle
- [Bord na Mona Wagonmaster Locomotive LM336 arrives at Crowle](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/bord-na-mona-wagonmaster-locomotive-lm336-arrives-at-crowle/)
- [5130 gifted to CPR](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/5130-gifted-to-cpr/) - Schoma Loco 5130 gifted by Evergreen Horticulture moved from Hatfield Peatworks, where it had been a gate guardian, to The Old Peatworks. We now have all three Schoma Locos.
- [Track bed preparation](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/track-bed-preparation/) - Work on levelling track bed outside maintenance shed began
- [Track laid to turnout](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/track-laid-to-turnout/) - Track laid to turnout and turnout placed.
- [Track laying starts](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/track-laying-starts-2/) - Sleepers laid outside shed in preparation for putting track down.
- [5220 Rerailed](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/5220-rerailed/) - 5220 finally rerailed
- [First delivery of sleepers](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/first-delivery-of-sleepers/) - First delivery of sleepers
- [HRA Visit](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/hra-visit/) - Heritage Railway Association visit in advance of accepting our membership application
- [Building work starts](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/building-work-starts/) - Work starts on building the maintenance shed
- [Maintenance shed complete](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/maintenance-shed-complete/) - The Romney Hut was completed and handed over to Crowle Peatland Railway.
- [Simplex moved to North Lindsey College](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/simplex-moved-to-north-lindsey-college/) - Simplex loco moved to North Lindsey College Engineering Dept where the college was using the loco as part of their ‘enrichment’ activities with the students. Not only inspiring them in Engineering but also finding out about the history and heritage of the area!
- [Schoma Locos delivered to Crowle](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/schoma-locos-delivered-to-crowle/) - The two Schoma Locos and Slave units were delivered from Ray King's site in Norfolk. They were initially stored in an existing Romney Hut on the Crowle Peatworks site (The Goat Shed).
- [Visit to Norfolk](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/visit-to-norfolk/) - Visit to see locos in Norfolk
- [Acquisition of Schomas 5220 & 5129](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/121/) - The two Schoma locos (5220 & 5129) and three slave units were acquired by Crowle Peatland Railway and remained in Norfolk until storage at Crowle was sorted out.
- [Simplex Recovered](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/simplex-recovered/) - The Simplex Locomotive was recovered from Bank Top on Thorne Moors where it had been left after peat extraction finished. From photos in “The Peat Railways of Thorne and Hatfield Moors” the loco appears to have been abandoned in a siding. In addition to the loco we also acquired a number of peat bins used
- [Site visit](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/site-visit/) - Site visit for members to Crowle Peatworks to see where our base was going to be constructed.
- [Christmas Event](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/christmas-event/) - 11-12 December 2021 – Christmas Event with rides to see Father Christmas and Christmas Market.
- [5220 moves outside](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/5220-moves-outside/) - Schoma Loco 5220 (Thomas Buck) made its way outside under its own power to travel on the track laid outside.
- [Halloween](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/halloween/) - Halloween Event with Ghost Train Rides (Wickham Trolley)
- [Arts Workshop](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/arts-workshop/) - Arts workshop. Words in Clay. Addy Farmer & Karen Raithby.
- [Heritage Open Days](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/heritage-open-days-5/) - 18-19 September 2021 – Heritage Open Days. Cab rides and rides on Wickham Trolley. Photo charter on 19th September
- [Heritage Open Days](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/heritage-open-days-4/) - 11-12 September 2021 – Heritage Open Days. Cab rides and rides on Wickham Trolley
- [Open Weekend](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/open-weekend-2/) - 14-15 August 2021 – Monthly Open Days. Shoma cab rides. Wickham was not ready.
- [Wickham Trolley arrives](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/wickham-trolley-arrives/) - Wickham Trolley, on loan from the Rail Trolley Trust arrived – https://www.facebook.com/groups/RailTrolleyTrust/permalink/4252218744870123/ We had to fit seats etc so it was not until the open days on the weekend of the 11th/12th September that we were ble to offer rides.
- [Open Weekend](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/open-weekend/) - 10-11 July 2021 – Monthly Open Day
- [Simplex runs](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/simplex-runs/) - Simplex Loco runs under its own power for the first time in nearly 30 years.
- [Afternoon Tea](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/afternoon-tea/) - Inaugural Afternoon Tea in Cafe
- [Sunday Brunch](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/sunday-brunch/) - Inaugural Sunday Brunch in Cafe
- [Open Day](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/open-day/) - First proper open day running several locos, – No cab rides because of Covid precautions
- [Official Opening](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/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.
- [Work on Extension](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/work-on-extension/) - Work on Extension commenced.
- [Planning Permission](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/planning-permission-2/) - ?? December 2020 – Planning Permission Granted for Railway Extension
- [Heritage Open Days](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/heritage-open-days-3/) - 19-20 September 2020 – Heritage Open Days. Photo charter on the evening of 12th
- [Heritage Open Days](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/161/) - 12-13 September 2020 – Heritage Open Days. Photo charter on the evening of 12th
- [We have power](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/we-have-power/) - 3-phase power finally connected to The Old Peatworks!
- [Delivery of cafe](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/delivery-of-cafe/) - ?? September 2020 – Delivery of Cafe buildings
- [Lisbon Tram arrives](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/lisbon-tram-arrives/) - Lisbon Tram 711 delivered to The Old Peatworks
- [Tram funding granted](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/tram-funding-granted/) - Funding received from SSE Keadby Windfarm Fund to acquire Lisbon Tram Car 711. To be restored to use for passenger transport behind the Schomas.
- [Planning permission](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/planning-permission/) - Planning permission was granted for the siting and conversion of shipping containers to form a cafe, toilet, shop area and training/education room together with the installation of a sewage treatment plant
- [Simplex returns to Crowle](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/simplex-returns-to-crowle/) - The dismantled Simplex loco was returned from North Lindsey College – the intention was that the students would complete the project on site.
- [Visit](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/visit-2/) - Visit to the Peatland Railway by Micro Maniacs – mini car enthusiasts.
- [Heritage Open Days](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/heritage-open-days-2/) - 21-22 Heritage Open Days. Cab Rides were available on the very limited length of track.
- [Heritage Open Days](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/heritage-open-days/) - 14-15 Heritage Open Days. Cab Rides were available on the very limited length of track.
- [Filming](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/filming/) - Filming for the Isle of Axholme & Hatfield Chase Landscape Partnership. https://fb.watch/9093u91OXE/
- [Visit by U3A](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/visit-by-u3a/) - Visit by the local U3A group
- [5220 travels to head shunt](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/5220-travels-to-head-shunt/) - Thomas Buck made its way all the way down to the head shunt – the furthest it had travelled under its own power since 2005!
- [Peat wagon arrives](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/peat-wagon-arrived/) - Peat Wagon delivered from Hatfield Peatworks.
- [Track laying starts](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/track-laying-starts/) - Track starts to be laid in the maintenance shed
- [Work days start](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/work-days-start/) - Regular work days commence at The Old Peatworks
- [Loco moved to maintenance shed](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/loco-moved-to-maintenance-shed/) - Schoma Locos moved from Goat Shed to our Maintenance Shed. (Still no track laid!)
- [AGM](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/agm/) - AGM held in the Maintenance shed.
- [First delivery of rail](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/first-delivery-of-rail/) - First delivery of rail
- [Visit](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/visit/) - Visit by Cardiff and Avonside Railway Club
- [Heritage Open Days 2017](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/heritage-open-days-2017/) - Heritage Open Days 2017
- [Planning Application Approved](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/planning-application-approved/) - Planning application for Maintenance Shed approved – https://apps.northlincs.gov.uk/application/pa-2016-1699
- [Natura 20000 Open Day](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/natura-20000-open-day/) - Open Day as part of Natura 20000 open day organised by the Humberhead Peatland National Nature Reserve
- [Simplex move to The Old Peatworks](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/simplex-move-to-the-old-peatworks/) - Simplex loco and peat winning equipment moved from Farm storage site to The old Peatworks https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=CrowlePeatlandRailway&set=a.1341975775897392
- [Heritage Open Days 2016](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/heritage-open-days-2016/) - Heritage Open Days. Visit to see locos as part of Isle of Axholme Minibus Tour
- [First Open Day](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/first-open-day/) - Open day to view static locos in the Goat Shed. They were not even on rails at that time – this was part of International Bog Day.
- [Inaugural Meeting](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/inaugural-meeting/) - The inaugural meeting of the society was held at Ealand Victory Hall to adopt a constitution and to elect officers of the society.
- [Initial Ideas](https://peatland.co.uk/cool_timeline/initial-ideas/) - 4 of us were sat around a table in the Lock, Stock & Barrel pub in Crowle and the idea of some form of preservation society to preserve the history of peat extraction on the moors and particularly its railways came up. As it was known there was a loco (The Simplex) still on the

## Event Categories

- [Open Day](https://peatland.co.uk/events/category/open-day/) - A normal open day with trains running and the cafe open.
- [Sunday Brunch](https://peatland.co.uk/events/category/sunday-brunch/)
- [Halloween](https://peatland.co.uk/events/category/halloween/)
- [Christmas](https://peatland.co.uk/events/category/christmas/)
- [Summer Holiday](https://peatland.co.uk/events/category/summer-holiday/)
- [Craft Fair](https://peatland.co.uk/events/category/craft-fair/)