Middleton Railway

At Moor Road – Headquarters & Main Visitor Area:

• The main car park is mostly surfaced with limestone chippings.
• An asphalted section near the Engine House includes three marked disabled parking bays.
• Level access to the Engine House is provided via a paved front ramp.
• The front door remains open whenever the building is open to the public.

The Engine House

• Level access is available throughout the ground floor.
• Lifts provide access to the first floor.
• A larger adapted toilet is available, equipped with handrails and a baby-changing unit (though not fully compliant with Changing Places standards due to the building’s age).
• Breastfeeding is welcomed throughout the building, with clear signage displayed.
• The café area offers movable tables and chairs, along with available high chairs.
• Staff members are trained to assist visitors when needed.

The Display Hall & Platform

• Level access is available throughout the display hall; however, locomotive cabs require climbing steps.
• Benches are provided within the display hall.
• The platform is accessible via a shallow paved ramp.
• The platform surface is smooth asphalt with tactile paving along the edge.
• Additional benches, including sheltered seating, are located along the platform.

On the Trains – Passenger Coaches

• A wheelchair ramp is carried on board, and Guards are trained in its use.
• Two passenger coaches can accommodate motorised wheelchairs.
• One coach includes a balcony suitable for a non‑motorised wheelchair.

Special Trains

• Some special events use goods brake vans, which are not wheelchair accessible.

At Park Halt – Destination Station

• The station platform has a smooth surface and tactile edging.
• Benches are available along the platform.
• Level access is provided to and from the platform area.

Middleton Park Access

• Footpaths from Park Halt lead directly into Middleton Park.
• Access to the paths is level, though reaching the main park area involves a long slope.
• Path conditions vary and are outside the railway’s control.

Middleton Railway departs from the headquarters station at Moor Road.

Location: Middleton Railway Trust Ltd, The Station, Moor Rd, Hunslet, Leeds LS10 2JQ

Trips from Middleton Railway head towards Park Halt.

Location: 15 The Clearings, Belle Isle, Leeds LS10 3UU

• Apart from Santa Specials, you are welcome to start or end your journey at either stations.
• Tickets can be purchased from the guard if you start your journey at Park Halt.

Middleton Railway is host to an onsite cafe at Moor Road, offering a selection of hot and cold drinks, snacks, crisps and chocolate. 

• You can also bring a picnic to enjoy at Middleton Park, which is accessible from Park Halt. 
• Please dispose of your rubbish in the bins or take it home with you. 

Well-behaved dogs are always welcome at Middleton Railway, and the best part? They travel free-of-charge!

• Please keep dogs on leads at all times
• Dogs are not allowed to sit on carriage seats
• Water is available at Moor Road
• Dog treats are available at the station

The track is just over 1 mile long.

• If you complete a full return journey, you are onboard for approximately 25 minutes.
• However, you can get off at Park Halt, and wonder around Middleton Park to break up your journey – just don’t miss the last service of the day!