CELEBRATIONS will start tomorrow to mark a railway station's 150th anniversary.
Trains first stopped at Leyburn Station, on the Wensleydale line, in North Yorkshire, on May 19, 1856. To celebrate the anniversary, Leyburn Town Band will meet the first train of the day, at 11.14am.
There will then be speeches and activities arranged by the Friends of Leyburn Station.
The celebrations will continue on Saturday and Sunday with living history events, an exhibition of photographs, refreshments and stalls.
A limited edition souvenir programme and commemorative ticket will be on sale.
Ruth Annison, Wensleydale Railway's chairwoman, said: "The opening of Leyburn station for passenger services on May 19, 1856, was probably one of the most important events in the history of the town.
"It would have been a grand occasion, celebrated and welcomed by people from miles around who recognised the railway's importance to the future of the town."
On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the last train will leave Leyburn for Redmire at 5.14pm and for Leeming Bar at 5.44pm - two hours later than usual. Reduced rail fares apply over the weekend. Tickets are £5 for adults and £3 for children.
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