The Yorkshire Wolds Railway Restoration Project was formed in October 2008, exactly 50 years after closure of the Malton to Driffield line.

Our aim is to restore at least part of the railway as a heritage attraction, working with all interested parties to enhance tourism in the area. This will be the only Heritage Railway in the East Riding of Yorkshire. We know the real benefits that similar projects (both small and large) bring to areas in other parts of the country and hope our region will be able to see these benefits too.

As part of the project, our research has turned up hundreds of images and some incredible stories from the past which we are sharing through this site.

WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE that funding has now been secured from LEADER to assist with our initial plans to install a Visitor Centre formed of track & rolling stock at the old Sledmere and Fimber station site. LEADER are also funding a recently commissioned Feasibility Study into this project & the proposed longer term reopening of part of the route as a “Steam Railway”.

If you feel you are able to assist in any way with our project, please contact us here. You can also support us by joining our group or making a purchase from our online shop.