Welcome to the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway
Come and visit us soon!
We are the only standard gauge steam railway in Lincolnshire open to the public.
The railway line at Ludborough originally opened in 1848 and was part of the Great Northern Grimsby to Boston route.
Up until 1970, trains would frequently pass through to many destinations, including London and the Midlands.
After the withdrawal of passenger services, the section between Grimsby and Louth was kept open for freight trains for a further ten years.
Following closure, all the track and ballast was taken up, most of the station buildings were demolished and the line abandoned.
In 1980 a preservation society was formed with the aim of restoring the line and a dedicated group of volunteers set about bringing the railway back to life.
The station, platforms and signal box at Ludborough have been rebuilt, the track has been relayed and steam trains now travel to North Thoresby.
At Ludborough there is a museum which has a fine collection of railwayana to remind you of days gone by.
At Ludborough Station you will find:
· Days we are open in 2010 ·
The 'Steaming Kettle' Buffet Car
Enjoy our delicious home-made fare before or after your train ride. We serve light refreshments, tea, coffee, etc. Open on running days.
· Getting to the station ·
Souvenirs & Gifts
Browse around the the station shop with its varied selection of gifts and take home a memory of your visit to Ludborough. Open on running days.
· FREE Admission to the site ·
Engine Shed
Take a walk along to the engine shed and see the work being done to maintain and restore our rolling stock.
· FREE Parking ·
Museum
In the newly-extended museum you can re-live the memories of days gone by with our collection of railway memorabilia. Open on running days.
· Lincolnshire Wolds Railway Society ·
LWRS
Fund raising society supporting the LWR.
· Gift Vouchers ·
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