Folk Trains

The Edale Rambler Folk Train has been running for ten years and takes music lovers from the centre of Sheffield to the glorious vale of Edale, while the Manchester to Hathersage folk train takes you along the Hope Valley Line to the village of Hathersage.

We also have the Glossop Folk Train, which entertains travellers on its journey from Manchester to the historic town of Glossop.

"What a thoroughly enjoyable day out. And what a rest way to spend a sunny Saturday in June. the music was great, the scenic journey was gorgeous, the pub food was excellent, and more music on the way home! I am now on the mailing list, and look forward to sharing this experience again. Many thanks." JQ of Bury

"I very much enjoyed the Folk Train. We were going for a walk from Hope and the Folk Train was a lovely surprise and got us off to a very good start. I would love to come again and go to the pub to hear all the music next time." CM of Manchester.

Hope Valley Line Folk Train

The Hope Valley Trains have proved a consistent success since their introduction ten years ago, which sometimes means there is limited seating capacity in the carriage with the band. Please don't expect a formal concert - just enjoy the Folk Train for the fantastic experience it is …..!

The Folk Trains run from Manchester to Hathersage and Sheffield to Edale. (See below).

Manchester - Hathersage Folk Train

Train departs Manchester Piccadilly at 1145 calling at all stations from Reddish North to Hathersage. The band plays at the Little John Hotel, Hathersage. Return on the 1432 train from Hathersage, calling at all the same stations, except Strines, arriving at Manchester Piccadilly at 1532.

Saturday 9 January 2010 with the Travelling People
Playing Irish, Scottish, Welsh, English and American dances, tunes and songs.

Saturday 13 February 2010 with the Cajun Specials
Playing music from the swamp lands of Louisiana.

Saturday 13 March 2010 with the Cowboy Outfit
Playing Country Swing, Honky-tonk and the songs of Hank Williams and Johnny Cash..

For up-to-date information on the Manchester Folk Trains, call (0161) 244 1880 (24 hours) or (01663) 746377.

Sheffield to Edale Folk Train

The Folk Trains are renowned amongst local music lovers and costs no more than an ordinary train ticket. Our enthusiastic musicians play on the train, and at Edale everyone alights to visit The Rambler, the pub next to the station, where the music session continues.

The Folk Train departs from Sheffield (platform 2c) at 1914 calling at all stations to Edale. The band plays at the Rambler Inn, Edale. We return on the 2128 train from Edale, calling at all stations to Sheffield, arriving there at 2203.

Tuesday 26 January 2010 with the Dawn Trodden String Band
Highly entertaining Folk-Americana. String band music from the Appalachian Mountains with some fine harmony singing.

Tuesday 23 February 2010 with the Keltones
New to the Folk Train they will perform an entertaining, electic mix of electric and acoustic roots music from traditional to modern singer/songwriter material.

Tuesday 23 March with Lancashire's Bernard Cromarty
Powerful vocals, powerful playing.

All Sheffield artists are subject to confirmation. For the latest information visit www.folktrain.org.uk , ring the Events Line on (0161) 244 1880 or contact Gerry on (0114) 266 9532.

Our talented musicians play on the train, and at Glossop where everyone alights to visit Glossop Labour Club for liquid refreshment and a further session from the band. The Club is fully accessible to wheelchair users. There is no charge for the event - just the price of your ordinary train or Wayfarer ticket.

Train departs Manchester Piccadilly at 1848, calling at all stations except Ardwick to Glossop. The band play at Glossop Labour Club, Glossop before returning on the 2139 train from Glossop, calling at all the same stops, arriving at Manchester Piccadilly at 2212.

Thursday 28 January 2010 with the Hatstand Medicine Band
Playing old time songs, Blues and Jug from the 20s and 30s.

Thursday 25 February 2010 with Geoff Higginbottom
Local and classic folk songs.

Thursday 25 March 2010 with Shake the Roots
Playing Roots music, Country, Blues, Bluegrass and Rock 'n' Roll.

Whilst every care is taken in the compilation of this website, we are only human and, from time to time, mistakes may occur. If this happens, we are sorry and sincerely appologise for any inconvenience caused but we can accept no liability. If in doubt about anything please contact us.

Manchester to Hathersage	Sheffield to Edale 'Edale Rambler'	Manchester to Glossop
9 January	26 January	28 January
13 February	23 February	25 February
13 March	23 March	25 March