The 10 1/4 Railway was started in 1995 and now covers approximately 1 mile of track with unrivalled views of Southampton water. A new station building and a 3/4 mile extension are under construction. Home to a large variety of steam and diesel locomotives. Open every weekend and all school holidays.

Located at Rudyard Station beside Rudyard Lake in the North Staffordshire Peak District, this 10.25-inch gauge railway offers an enjoyable family day out in a scenic setting just outside Leek, within easy reach of Alton Towers and the Cheshire and Derbyshire borders. Trains run in all weathers, with covered coaches providing a comfortable ride along the line. Since 2016, the railway has been home to the locomotives and rolling stock of the former Isle of Mull Railway, including Frances, Victoria and Glen Auldyn, adding further interest and heritage to the fleet.

Woody Bay station is beside the beach & children’s splash pad, and it is the oldest terminus on the line. The other station is Willow Lawn station, located next to the car park and nearby the ‘Waters Edge’ pub & carvery. At Willow Lawn station, passengers can observe the locomotive being turned on the turntable, before the train heads back to Woody Bay. All our trains are wheelchair, pushchair and buggy friendly. The service is normally operated by one of our large diesel locomotives. On weekends and Bank Holidays, our steam locomotive 'Mad Bess', which is a half scale version of the Ffestiniog Railway locomotive 'Blanche', may pull the train.

Rushden Transport Museum is located in East Northamptonshire, near the county borders with Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire. Based at the restored Rushden Station, the museum forms part of the Rushden, Higham & Wellingborough Railway. Visitors can explore a range of transport exhibits, enjoy short heritage train rides on select days, and soak up the atmosphere of a preserved rural branch line.

On June 28 1884 Saltburn’s unique funicular Cliff Tramway opened to the public replacing the vertical hoist. Still in use today, this incorporates the same ingenious system of counterbalancing water tanks. Two cars each fitted with a 1500 litre water tank, run on parallel tracks, the carriage at the top of the 71% incline has its tank filled with water until it over balances the weight of the carriage 120ft below and gently descends while the lower car ascends. When the carriage reaches the bottom its water is re-pumped to the top and the process begins again. The entire operation is controlled by the brake man from the cabin at the top station of the tramway.

We have been here since 1947 and it is entirely manned by dedicated volunteers. We are open afternoons between 1 pm and 5 pm from Good Friday until the last weekend of September.

The Scarborough North Bay Railway is a great way to travel to Scarborough Sea Life Centre with our regular public transport service train. More than just a railway, bring your family to explore the Sky Trail, experience the thrill of the historic Water Chute, face the challenge of the Water Balls or take things more leisurely on the boating lake. Our seaside attraction is family friendly and accessible for pushchairs, wheelchairs and mobility scooters. 100% dog friendly and you are welcome to travel on the train with dogs for a small fee but we do ask you keep your dog on a short lead.

The lift was designed by a Mr Lucas, a consulting engineer of Great George Street, Westminster and built by the Crossley Brothers of Manchester. The Metropolitan Railway Company of Birmingham supplied two cars designed to run on a Funicular system, in which a cable attached to both cars on the rails would move them up and down a very steep gradient, the ascending and descending vehicles counterbalancing each other. Each car was capable of carrying 20 passengers. The covered-body carriages of the cars were mounted on a triangular sub-frame that housed a water tank. The original hydraulic operating system pumped water through the central pipe by two gas engines, filling the water tank of the upper car. With the weight of this car now much increased, when the brakes were released gravity ensured that the upper car descended, whilst at the same time the lower car with the empty tank ascended. On reaching the bottom, the car’s water tank would be emptied, and the process would begin again with the car now at the top. The gas engines did not prove satisfactory and were replaced in 1879 by coke-burning steam pumps which remained until a major refurbishment in 1934-35 by Hudswell, Clarke & Company. These works included the replacement of the two 19th century cars, with new cars that have changed very little to this day, and the installation of a 90hp electric winding motor replacing the hydraulic system.

The coastal resort of Seaton is now a gateway town to the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, whilst the historic town of Colyton is described as "Devon’s Most Rebellious Town" for its part in the Monmouth Rebellion of 1685. Be sure to pay us a visit!

As part of the experience, make a stop for discovery at The Engine House, our indoor visitor centre at Highley, home to our reserve collection of full-size steam locomotives. Take a fascinating journey behind the scenes, explore the interactive exhibits, let off steam at our outdoor play area and meet the locomotive that collided with a camel. If you are a railway enthusiast or simply looking for things to do with the family a trip to the Severn Valley Railway will provide fun for the whole family.

Your journey starts at the upper station where there is an 'olde-world shoppe' selling sweets and confectionary items. The ride travels through the beautifully scenic woods down the glen and ends at our museum area where you can see some of the history of the tramway. Here you are just across the road from Roberts Park (Saltaire) with pleasant walks through the gardens to the River Aire and various picnic areas.

The line which is built to a gauge of 2´ 6´´, continues to use the steam engines and rolling stock that were supplied to operate the railway in its working life prior to preservation in 1969.

The Snaefell Mountain Railway takes you on a journey winding high up into the Manx Hills to the Islands Highest Summit; Snaefell Mountain 2,036 feet above sea level. Along the journey unrivalled views of Laxey Valley and the Great Laxey Wheel can be taken in from the railway. At The Bungalow the railway crosses the world famous TT and MGP course. As the railway climbs higher the mountain scenery opens up as the railway spirals around Snaefell with far reaching views of the Sulby Valley and northern plains. Upon reaching the Summit you can take time to relax inside the Snaefell Summit Hotel or take a short walk to the peak of the Summit for a view of the ‘Seven Kingdoms’, The Kingdom of Mann, England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland and The Kingdoms of Heaven and Neptune.

You can relax in our flower-lined forecourt, taking in the views of the surrounding mountains, before they begin their journey up through the clouds to Yr Wyddfa, Snowdon. Our station gift shop is housed in the original Booking Hall from 1896. The original beams are exposed, and Victorian shop fittings were sourced to enhance the stations heritage. The shop has a selection of authentic Welsh products including locally crafted ales and spirits, unique Snowdon Mountain Railway souvenirs, clothing and Celtic jewellery. Our fully licensed Station Buffet and Platform Grill serve a tasty variety of hot and cold snacks from burgers, hot dogs and fries to delicious sandwiches. Hot and cold drinks and a selection of cakes from the local bakery are also available throughout the day, you can even enjoy a Whippy or soft scoop ice cream from our vintage ice cream tram.

At Midsomer Norton you will find the restored station buildings, signal box and goods shed, along with two museums: one in the original Victorian Stable Block and another in the World War II Pill Box, which is thought to be one of the smallest museums in Britain. Trains operate over one mile of the former Somerset & Dorset main line, often hauled by a vintage steam locomotive. Visitors can enjoy refreshments in the beautifully restored 1950s buffet car, explore the museum and wartime exhibits, and browse the well-stocked station shop and second-hand bookshop. The attractive station gardens, cared for by volunteers, complete the atmosphere of a much-loved heritage line reborn on the Mendips.

The South Devon Railway is a seven-mile heritage line running through the stunning valley of the River Dart between Buckfastleigh and Totnes. Originally built by the Great Western Railway in 1872, it now offers a nostalgic steam-hauled journey with beautifully restored heritage rolling stock. It's a fantastic all-day, all-weather attraction for families and visitors of all ages. While you're here, why not make it a full day out by visiting the Totnes Rare Breeds Farm and Dartmoor Otters & Buckfast Butterflies-three great attractions, one amazing day. We're easy to find: just off the A38 at Buckfastleigh, near the famous Buckfast Abbey, or by main line train to Totnes. Buckfastleigh is just 22 miles from Exeter, 21 from Plymouth, 19 from Dartmouth, and 13 from Paignton.

The South Downs Light Railway, a 10 1/4 inch gauge miniature railway, is nestled in the grounds of a garden centre in Pulborough, West Sussex, in the heart of the South Downs National Park. Since opening in 2000, the railway has become a beloved attraction, winding nearly a mile through the garden centre grounds, climbing a steep fourteen-foot deep cutting, and passing through a tunnel. Trains run from March to September and are usually hauled by a real coal-burning steam locomotive. It is great fun for adults and children alike. We are always working to improve the railway, and over the last few years we have built a new station and ticket office, an engine shed, and extended the carriage shed. Tunnel portals were added in 2017. The water tower with coal bunker and the reinstallation of the turntable are now complete. A second extension to the carriage shed has also been completed, providing additional space for rolling stock. Come and see what we are up to and say hello. We pride ourselves on a friendly welcome.

Maybe you’ll even catch a glimpse of a red squirrel or a roe deer as you travel along. Our stations and trains are accessible and there are accessible toilets and cafe facilities at both stations.

The line is owned and operated by Southend Borough Council, and has the following technical parameters: Length: 130 feet (40 m) Height difference: 57 feet (17 m) Gradient: 43,4% Cars: 1 Capacity: 12 passengers per car Configuration: Single track, with separate counterweight track Main track gauge: 4 ft 6 in (1,372 mm) Counterweight track gauge: 21 in (533 mm) Traction: Electricity The line has an unusual configuration, as it runs on a single-track elevated structure. The counterweight track runs within this structure, immediately below the main track that carries the passenger car. The Cliff Lift is run by volunteers and the opening times are dependant on availability. A dedicated Cliff Lift Facebook page has been set up to advertise when it is open.

The Southwold Railway was a remarkable 3 foot narrow gauge railway linking the fashionable Suffolk seaside resort of Southwold with the Great Eastern main line at Halesworth 8¾ miles inland. Opened in 1879, it gently wound its way towards the sea through the beautiful valley of the River Blyth, with intermediate stations at Wenhaston, Blythburgh and Walberswick. After almost 50 years the line closed suddenly in April 1929, and we at the Southwold Railway Trust are dedicated to preserving the memory of this special little railway and re-opening as much of the old route as we can.