Steam Railways in the UK

Woody Bay Station, Martinhoe Cross, Parracombe, Barnstaple, Devon  

Originally opened in 1898 and built to a gauge of one foot eleven and a half inches (600mm), and closed in 1935 - what you can see now at Woody Bay is the first phase in... more

The Station, Llanuwchllyn, Bala, Gwynedd  

Steam narrow gauge railway, Bala Lake Railway offers a 9 mile return journey through the beautiful Snowdonia National Park.... more

Butterley Station, Ripley, Derbyshire  

Large collection of railway locomotives and rolling stock. Operating standard gauge railway (three and a half miles) and narrow gauge railway (one mile). Farm Park, Country... more

The Railway Station, Minehead, Somerset  

The West Somerset Railway recaptures the era of the branch line country railway in the days of steam. Enjoy 20 miles of glorious Somerset scenery as the train gently rolls... more

The Railway Station, Toddington, Gloucestershire  

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway, the `Friendly Line in the Cotswolds´ operates a round trip of 20 miles from Toddington via Winchcombe to Cheltenham Racecourse, including... more

Bolton Street Station, Bolton Street, Bury, Lancashire  

A trip on the East Lancashire Railway is a journey back in time. It was opened in 1846 to link the Manchester to Bolton line with Radcliffe and was a popular passenger and... more

Gorsaf Wharf Station, Tywyn, Gwynedd  

Talyllyn Railway boasts narrow gauge steam trains running seven and a half miles into Snowdonia National Park. It offers walks from all stations, museum, cafés, shops,... more

Bo'ness Station, Union Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian  

At Bo´ness & Kinneil Railway (Scottish Railway Preservation Society), savour the nostalgia of the railway age - the living museum of Scotland´s Railways. Trains hauled by... more

Haworth Station, Haworth, Keighley, West Yorkshire  

The KWVR is a standard gauge branch line that was built in 1867 by local mill owners, jpins the national network at Keighley. Most of the services are operated by steam... more

12 Park Street, Pickering Station, Pickering, North Yorkshire  

North Yorkshire Moors Railway gives you a thrilling journey through beautiful countryside in either a full size steam locomotive or a diesel.... more

General Station, Bodmin, Cornwall  

Discover the excitement and nostalgia of steam travel with a journey back in time on the Bodmin & Wenford Railway, Cornwall’s only full size railway still operated by steam... more

The Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk  

The Poppy Line runs from the Victorian resort of Sheringham along the coast to Weybourne and up through the heathland to the Georgian town of Holt. Superb views of coast and... more

The Railway Station, Alston, Cumbria  

A narrow gauge railway built on the former Haltwhistle - Alston standard gauge branch line. The trains are hauled by preserved steam and diesel locomotives from the UK and... more

Station House, Swanage, Dorset  

The award-winning Swanage Railway is Dorset´s premier preserved steam railway. It currently operates on the six miles of track between Swanage and Norden, through the... more

The Station, Dart Bridge Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon  

The South Devon Railway is a fantastic, steamy day out! It’s one of the West Country’s top tourist attractions and will appeal to everyone in the family. Come and enjoy an... more

Aviemore Station, Dalfaber Road, Aviemore, Highland  

The Strathspey Railway aims to offer the visitor an experience of a Railway of the 1950s to 1960s period. Why not take a trip on the train to re-capture the nostalgia of this... more

Bitton Station Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol  

The Avon Valley Railway is more than just a train ride, offering a whole new experience for some or a nostalgic memory for others. It´s a real treat for the whole family!... more

The Railway Station, Bewdley, Worcestershire  

In just over four decades, the Severn Valley Railway has graduated from relative obscurity to great prominence in British railway preservation. Nowadays, the initials SVR are... more

The Station, Abbey Road, Llangollen, Denbighshire  

Llangollen Railway is a mainly Steam hauled Heritage Railway Line starting at Llangollen Station located beside the Dee River Bridge in Llangollen Town, and continuing for 7 ½... more

Park Avenue, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion  

The Vale of Rheidol Railway is one of the Great Little Trains of Wales, and was the last steam railway owned by British Rail until it was privatised in 1989. Opened in 1902,... more

Didcot, Oxfordshire  

Didcot Railway Centre is home to a collection of over twenty Great Western Railway steam locomotives based in the original engine shed or under restoration in the locomotive... more

Henllan Station Yard, Henllan, Ceredigion  

The Teifi Valley Railway has now been extended as far as the River Teifi. With spectacular views over the river and picnic areas to sit and enjoy the surrounding countryside.... more

Cranmore Railway Station, Cranmore, Shepton Mallet, Somerset  

The East Somerset Railway runs through the Mendip Hills on a 5-mile round trip. Steam trains run from March to October, plus Santa Specials and there is a varied programme of... more

Station Approach, Ongar, Essex  

The Epping Ongar Railway runs steam and diesel trains through 6.5 miles of Essex countryside. A series of special events are held throughout the year. Currently closed for... more

Bressingham, Diss, Norfolk  

The Bressingham Steam Museum & Gardens story could not have begun without Alan Bloom who first acquired Bressingham Hall in 1947. The successful establishment of a thriving... more

Foxfield, PO Box 1967, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire  

The Foxfield Railway is a preserved Steam Railway in North Staffordshire. Formerly built to carry coal, it now carries visitors on a five mile round journey through the... more

Ravenglass, Cumbria  

The Ravenglass & Eskdale Steam Railway is one of the oldest and longest narrow gauge railways in the world. Our steam engines transport passengers from Ravenglass, the only... more

Great Central Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire  

At the Great Central Railway visitors can get behind the controls and enjoy the thrill of driving a giant express passenger or freight engine on Britain´s only main line steam... more

32 Hendre Road, Llangennech, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire  

If you are travelling along the Heart of Wales of Line Form for the first time, you will be impressed. Seasoned travellers will need no reminding of the rugged beauty,... more

Wansford Station, Stibbington, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire  

At Nene Valley Railway, you can view a large collection of British and continental locomotives and carriages. These include `Thomas´ the childrens favourite engine and the... more

Dufftown Station, Dufftown, Moray  

North East Scotland is one of the hidden gems of the UK, an area redolent with history and renowned for its friendly welcome. It’s a land of mountain and glen, open moorland,... more

Queen's Park Station, Torbay Road, Paignton, Devon  

Dartmouth Steam Railway steam trains travel seven miles along the most spectacular South Devon coast down into the Dart Valley, a designated area of outstanding beauty; with... more

Stiffkey Road, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk  

Walsingham Station is to the North of the village, post code NR22 6BT. No parking at the station, public car park in village about 200yds away. Website Description: Wells... more