LWR Image Galleries

We have an extensive collection of images from the early days of the East Lincolnshire Railway through to recent Running Days and Special Events organised by LWR. For the enthusiasts, there is also a gallery showing our Rolling Stock and also the various Guest Locomotives we have had the pleasure of welcoming to Ludborough over the years.

Steam Days and Events

Here you can look through photographs taken around Ludborough Station on Running Days and also at the Special Events which are organised by LWR throughout the year.

If you are thinking of giving us a visit you can find the dates for our Running Days and forthcoming Special Events on our calendar pages.

Back In Time

fascinating images of staff, workers, shunting horses, and engines blowing plumes of steam and smoke, evoke memories of days gone by and help tell the story of the East Lincolnshire Railway.

A history of the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway, from the inception of the East Lincolnshire Railway in 1845 through to the abandonment of the line in 1980 and the subsequent formation of the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway Society can be found on the History of LWR page.

Locos & Rolling Stock

Apart from our resident locomotives, LWR has has been fortunate to be able to secure on loan visits by some rare and interesting guest locos from other heritage railway groups throughout the UK.

Here you can see photographs of our own Spitfire, the Mardy Monster and other engines, as well as read about their working histories.

Find out why people love visiting LWR

					  What a great couple of hours spent with family at a volunteer run station and train. The station is great, a flash to a bygone era and we had a... read more look in the small museum and shop before having a hot drink and a snack in the cafe carriage, whilst we waited for our departure time. The outbound journey to the North Pole was good and the kids and adults all seemed to be enjoying themselves. Santa came through the carriages giving gifts to the children and the adults each got a pen, which was an unexpected touch. On the return journey the elves got everyone involved in a sing and dance, which was great cheesy fun. Once back at the station, there was a photo with Santa and then we had a look at the engine and our youngest was very happy to have his photo with the driver on the loco footplate. All round good fun and for a great volunteer workforce, I salute them.



Not sure what experiences others had, but we for sure had a great time and highly recommend. I guess it's all about expectations and attitude. Keep up the good work.				
Fergusonhunter-art
12/21/2019 

					  Such a lovely experience. We took our almost 3 year old as he loves train and he really enjoyed it! We arranged to meet our friends there who unfortunately got... read more stuck in traffic and missed the train however we mentioned this to one of the guys working on the train and he sorted out for them to come on the next train with us free of charge aswell as getting my friend a free coffee. Such geniune,friendly,kind people. Definitely recommend! ️.				
sophiealder
10/28/2020 

					  Not quite what I was expecting. Cars were parked in very muddy clogged grass making it difficult to get parked. It all seemed a little chaotic when we got there.... read more Santa saw the children for all of a minute as he handed out plastic bags with the kids presents in, which weren’t wrapped (not a big issue, but would have been nicer wrapped). The toys itself were age appropriate which was good. I thought we would be on the train for around an hour but it was 10 minutes up the road. Parked for 10 minutes whilst elves set up entertainment and 10 minutes back. The entertainment was ok, but wasn’t what I was expecting from the adverts. I think if this wasn’t here it the experience would have been awful. They did make it fun for 10 minutes. We had travelled nearly two hours each way (150 miles) to come to see Santa for 1 minute between three kids and the only interaction with him was to pass their present. They didn’t get to talk to him. There was the option to go and see him in the grotto after we got back to the station but the queue was long and the train was waiting to go again with the next lot so we didn’t wait. 

It really didn’t add to things when a little boy in the seats in front hadn’t got a present as it had been forgotten as the grandparent was kicking off (I understand the frustration) but it really spoilt the atmosphere for other guests as she kept complaining. Then the elf singer asked for feedback on trip advisor which set her off again. 

It was ok, but wasn’t what I expected and I think my children would have preferred somewhere where we could talk to father Xmas for 5 minutes. I appreciate its voluntary workers and I appreciate their time, just think it needs a few tweaks				
Jandtashton
12/22/2019 

					  A very enjoyable entertaining treat for Christmas. All staff worked really hard for this event. Each child got a gift with their name on and the adults got a gift... read more too. The train ride was just long enough to keep young children engaged and it was great fun to see children and adults joining in with the sing a long. Will be going again next year.				
Helenfam56
12/23/2019 

					  We took our 4 Yr and 5 months old boys on the santa train yesterday. Lovely festive feeling from the moment we stepped onto the platform, getting hot chocolate from... read more the cafe (which is converted train carriages) to stepping off again. Elf Marc provided our entertainment singing and dancing and getting everyone whipped up on the way to the station (North Pole) where santa boarded and greeted each child by name as he walked down the carriages and gave them a gift. Adults also recieved a pen. The grotto in carriage C was lovely and once we got back into the station we were able to visit santa again and take pics. Wonderful experience and will definitely be going again next year.				
626cerip
12/23/2019 

					  Visited for the Santa train today with three young children (2,3 and 6) and I cannot believe how bad it was. The children were given presents in a plastic bag,... read more Santa’s beard was falling off, his outfit was old and dirty, and the elf who ‘entertained’ us was just odd. 

There was no effort put into any of it. It lasted around 30 minutes and the presents that the children received were cheap and not age appropriate. The adult ‘gift’ was a pen advertising the railway. 

To try to make at least one part of it enjoyable for the children, we went to the cafe afterwards for a hot chocolate...to find that they had run out and it was only 2.30pm. 

It was all a shambles. Extremely badly organized and nothing like it was advertised.				
SmartTravellerUK
12/23/2019