WW1 weekend 20th & 21st September 2025
This years event built on the success of last years and was extended to two days. Advantage was taken of the new station at Seathorne Bank which allowed the Hull Rifles re-enactment group to provide displays of their weapons, with firing taking place on the Saturday, and give very informative talks to the passengers on the platform. On the Sunday Trixie the pony was hauling a class P ration wagon through the station between trains. Plans are already being made for 2026`s event!
Military trains were run alternately with the passenger trains.
Simplex "Fred" seen leaving Walls Lane loop with two class D wagons top and tailed with Simplex no 6.
The Hull Rifles post at Seathorne Bank.
Vickers machine gun.
The Lincolnshire landscape gives a fair representation of northern France.
A mortar about to be deployed.
Deafening!
A young recruit?
Describing the soldiers equipment.
WW1 gas protection.
Bayonet
A quiet few moments.
Class P rations wagon becomes a passenger vehicle.
Returning from the Front with Class Ds and 1917 ambulance van.
Looking pleased to be going home?
Inside the ambulance van.
Simplex with the ambulance train.
Trixie the pony bringing a class P rations wagon to the loop at Seathorne Bank.
"Running around her train".
Now returning to Seathorne Bank passing the Memorial Garden.
More troops arriving at Seathorne Bank.
Crossing in front of Simplex "Fred".
Trixie happily posing with the Hull Rifles and her owners
Top and tailed train consisting of 3 class D wagons.
Travelling home in style!