Steam Railways in the UK

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

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 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, 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, 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

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

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, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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