Memories of old line kept alive.

DERWENT Valley Light Railway has not survived in its original form, but its memories are kept alive by a dedicated group of enthusiasts.

This photograph celebrates 25 years of the 16-mile track's history. It was run from Layerthorpe, in York, and officially opened in 1913, but was gradually closed down in the years running up to 1981.

In 1985 the last remaining half- mile of the railway was transferred to the Yorkshire Museum of Farming. Five years later the Great Yorkshire Railway Preservation Society moved to the site and began the preservation of the light railway. Since then Wheldrake Station has been rebuilt at Murton.

Much of the old railway track is now a cycle track.

The picture shows the steam engine JoEm reflected in all its glory after leaving Layerthorpe station in 1979.

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