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Steam Railways in the UK


Included below are Steam railways in the UK, such as Avon Valley Railway. Steam Railways and musuems encompass a wide range of railway icons and artefacts and are home to hundreds of steam locomotives either working or under restoration.


Avon Valley Railway

Avon Valley Railway  

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! Based at... more

Bodmin & Wenford Railway

Bodmin & Wenford Railway  

General Station, Bodmin, Cornwall  

At Bodmin & Wenford Railway, discover the excitement and romance of Steam Travel on the Bodmin 6.5 mile Branch Lines. Special events include Easter Fun Weekend, visit of `Thomas´, Steam... more

Bo´ness & Kinneil Railway (Scottish Railway Preservation Society)

Bo´ness & Kinneil Railway (Scottish Railway Preservation Society)  

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 steam... more

Bressingham Steam Museum & Gardens

Bressingham Steam Museum & Gardens  

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 nursery and... more

Didcot Railway Centre

Didcot Railway Centre  

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 works,... more

East Lancashire Railway

East Lancashire Railway  

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 freight... more

Epping Ongar Railway

Epping Ongar Railway  

High Street, Ongar, Essex  

The Epping Ongar Railway runs through 6 miles of Essex countryside. A series of special events are held throughout the year. Closed until further notice for repair work.... more

Foxfield Light Railway

Foxfield Light Railway  

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 picturesque... more

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway  

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 the 693... more

Heart of Wales of Line Form

Heart of Wales of Line Form  

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, tranquil villages... more

Keith & Dufftown Railway

Keith & Dufftown Railway  

Dufftown Station, Dufftown, Aberdeenshire  

The Keith and Dufftown Railway is an eleven mile line linking the World´s Malt Whisky Capital, Dufftown, to the market town of Keith. The line, which was reopened by volunteers during... more

Llangollen Railway

Llangollen Railway  

The Station, Abbey Road, Llangollen, Denbighshire  

Llangollen Station is situated by the Medieval Bridge and Waterfall (now a pub/restaurant). You will see some outstanding Welsh scenery not normally seen from the A5 road, particularly... more

Midland Railway - Butterley

Midland Railway - Butterley  

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 Park,... more

Nene Valley Railway

Nene Valley Railway  

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 restored... more

Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway

Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway  

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

Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway from Paignton is the holiday line with steam trains running for seven miles in Great Western tradition along the spectacular Torbay Coast to... more

The Poppy Line (M&GN Joint Railway Society and NNR)

The Poppy Line (M&GN Joint Railway Society and NNR)  

The Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk  

The Poppy Line (M&GN Joint Railway Society and NNR) has five and a quarter miles of track running through a designated area of outstanding natural beauty. The North Norfolk Railway... more

Severn Valley Railway

Severn Valley Railway  

The Railway Station, Bewdley, Worcestershire  

In just over three decades, the Severn Valley Railway has graduated from relative obscurity to great prominence in British railway preservation. Nowadays, the initials SVR are not... more

South Tynedale Railway

South Tynedale Railway  

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 abroad.... more

Strathspey Railway

Strathspey Railway  

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 era.... more

Swanage Railway

Swanage Railway  

Station House, Swanage, Dorset  

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

Talyllyn Railway

Talyllyn Railway  

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, waterfalls, and... more

Teifi Valley Railway

Teifi Valley Railway  

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. Paths run... more