The Cliff Railway connects the twin towns of Lynton and Lynmouth providing stunning coastal views that will be the highlight of any visit. This working heritage railway is grade II listed, the UK's only fully water powered railway and one of just three examples left in the World! Perched on the cliff top, and at 500ft above the lower station, is our grade II listed Cliff Top Cafe offering perhaps the best location for a Cream Tea in the Westcountry. With amazing views and great food, it's just what you need before discovering what other secrets Lynton and Lynmouth has to offer.

The Bristol Harbour Railway. Steam hauled Trips in open wagons on the Historic Bristol harbourside and along the River Avon New Cut to A Bond at Cumberland Basin. Check M Shed web site for running dates and times. Some of our biggest exhibits are outside M Shed and can be seen even when the museum is closed. On most weekends, they’re brought to life for trips and visits by our fantastic team of volunteers.

The Postal Museum reveals Britain's social and communications history through the eyes of an iconic service. Take a ride on Mail Rail and experience 15 minutes of immersive underground exploration on our miniature trains, now adapted for enhanced safety.

Mangapps Railway Museum is a privately owned working railway and museum established on a farm at Burnham on Crouch, Essex. It features a ¾ mile standard gauge passenger carrying line, with restored stations, signal boxes and ancillary equipment removed from various sites throughout East Anglia and beyond. To operate the line the Railway has 18 steam and diesel locomotives and over 80 carriages and wagons, some of considerable historic and technical interest. To complement the working Railway, the Museum has a collection of smaller railway relics which is one of the largest of its kind in Britain. This collection contains historic items connected with every aspect of railway operation and has a particular bias towards the railways of East Anglia and Railway signalling - in fact the signalling collection is believed to be the largest on public display in Britain.

The Manx Electric Railway takes you on a journey along the East Coast of the Isle of Man. The journey lasts around 1 hour and 15 minutes as you travel from Derby Castle Terminus located in the Islands capital Douglas via Laxey to Ramsey Station in the north. On your journey you pass through scenic wooded Glens, picturesque villages and along the cliff tops with dramatic coastal scenery. The Tramway still uses its original Victorian and Edwardian Rolling stock including Tram Car 1 which has been in service since the line opened in 1893!

The railway is headquartered in Dereham and runs south to Wymondham Abbey Halt station. Restoration work is also underway north of Dereham, extending towards North Elmham and County School stations. The Mid-Norfolk Railway is owned and operated by the registered charity, the Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust. The Trust is owned by the railway’s members, many of whom volunteer their time and skills to help maintain and run the railway.

The ‘Middy’, a fine example of rural English history, is now resurrected as Suffolk’s only standard gauge railway museum and ironically is busier now than it ever was. A section of the railway at Brockford has been recreated with original station buildings which capture the atmosphere of this quirky line. In 2012 the MSLR was awarded the Heritage Railway Association’s Interpretation Award. In October 2014 the ‘Middy’ was voted Suffolk Museum of the Year in competition with 40 other Suffolk museums. Today’s ‘Middy’ is not only a museum but runs regular steam trains and has a programme of carriage and wagon restoration complementing its efforts to recreate this slice of Edwardian England.

The Middleton Railway has been carrying coal, goods, and passengers since 1758, making it the oldest working railway in the world. Today, it offers a friendly heritage experience for visitors of all ages, with trains running from Moor Road to Park Halt and back in a round trip of about 25 minutes. You can choose to get off at Park Halt to explore the nearby Middleton Park before returning on a later train. Return tickets are normally valid all day, so you can ride more than once if there is space available. The railway is run entirely by volunteers, with a welcoming atmosphere, a museum at Moor Road station, and a small shop. Easy road access and free parking make it simple to plan a visit.

Explore two railway museums, the demonstration signal box, a victorian railwayman’s church and much more. Plus there are narrow gauge, miniature and model railways, shops, buffets, children’s playground and country park. Free parking.

Mizens Railway takes its name from its original location at Mizens Farm, where the headquarters of McLaren is now located. We moved to our present site in 2000 and held our official opening there in May 2002. The railway is owned by Woking Miniature Railway Society Ltd and the entire operation is run by volunteer members. A variety of locomotives are in use, including several steam engines.

The 7 ¼â€? gauge narrow gauge railway provides a picturesque journey of just over a mile. Starting at Kingsmere Station, travel along the banks of the Moors Lake, a double loop around the play area incorporating three tunnels, inclines and a bridge before stopping at Lakeside Station. Lakeside Station gives the opportunity to visit the children’s play areas, have a picnic and feed the ducks. Our kiosk offers cold drinks, sweets and locally produced New Forest Ice Cream. From Lakeside you travel back alongside the lake, through a fourth tunnel before going through our goods yard and arriving back at Kingsmere Station. At Kingsmere Station you can visit the Gift Shop, which stocks a wide range of souvenirs and a large selection of model railway goods. Our Station Buffet offers hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, snacks and New Forest Ice Cream.

The Mountsorrel and Rothley Community Heritage Centre celebrates the area's quarrying and railway past with a wide range of attractions for all ages. Visitors can step inside historic buildings, learn through interactive displays and see restored locomotives and wagons that once served the local granite industry. There are woodland walks, peaceful gardens and a botanic area to explore, along with views across the quarry and railway. Children can enjoy the play zones, try den-building, or watch passing trains from picnic spots around the site. Look out for the stone masons' huts and other reminders of the industrial work carried out here in years gone by. The Railway Museum features the final steam locomotive built by Brush, plus a restored nineteenth-century coach and other heritage stock. On selected days, short rides operate on the narrow gauge line, and shunting demonstrations take place in the quarry, offering an engaging look at railway operations. Granites Coffee Shop provides a relaxed place to take a break, with indoor seating and quarry side views from the patio. Many of the plants seen across the grounds are grown in the onsite nursery, and the centre continues to develop through the work of volunteers and community supporters.

Step inside a preserved 1930s bus garage and discover a fascinating collection of historic buses, coaches, trams and transport artefacts. The Museum of Transport showcases the development of public road transport across Greater Manchester. From the earliest horse-drawn buses of 1824 to today's Metrolink trams, the museum brings to life nearly two centuries of transport history through its impressive vehicle displays, informative exhibits and engaging stories.

Dedicated to igniting our visitors’ curiosity about the people, places and engineering marvels behind the railways, we put our passion for amazing stories into everything we do.

Step back in time at the National Tramway Museum! Ride vintage trams, wander along our recreated period street, browse traditional shops, and relax in the tearooms or pub. Located just 8 miles from the M1, we're within an hour's drive of Derby, Stoke, Leicester, Sheffield, Nottingham, and Doncaster. The nearest railway station is Whatstandwell, followed by a steep one-mile uphill walk.

As both a living heritage railway, cared for by a loyal band of volunteers, and a thriving year-round attraction, Nene Valley Railway offers visitors the chance to experience the thrill of riding a steam engine, learn about the railway’s history, and explore the picturesque surroundings of the Nene Valley.

The railway was established in 1983 and since April 2019 has been owned and operated by Highland Hospice. All surplus funds support the delivery of hospice services across the Highlands. During term times we are only open weekends from 11:00am to 4:00pm. During the school holidays we are open every day from 11:00am to 4:00pm. All trains are Weather Permitting. Check our Facebook page for daily updates on opening.

The North Dorset Railway is a heritage standard-gauge railway based at Shillingstone Station, just off the A357, in the heart of rural Dorset. The station was part of the Somerset and Dorset Railway, which opened in 1862. It later became part of British Rail’s Southern Region before closing in 1966 as part of the 'Beeching' cuts. The track and infrastructure were removed, leaving the site abandoned—though, fortunately, the station building and platforms survived. Around 1997, restoration work was started by a group of dedicated volunteers and the North Dorset Railway Trust was formed as a charitable trust to restore this part of the railway as it was in the 1960s and to develop it as a ‘living museum’. Its aim is to bring the station back to life and the first section of track was re-laid in the station in 2008. Significant work has already been completed by the growing army of volunteers and it is now intended to extend the track, initially northwards towards Sturminster Newton, and to run trains on the length of track then available. We warmly welcome visitors to see the progress we have made and enjoy the facilities we offer. We will strive to help make your visit both informative and memorable and look forward to seeing you.

We currently have a steam tram and eight industrial diesel locomotives, together with a further two on loan from the Narrow Gauge Railway Museum in Tywyn, Wales. The passenger train carriages were recently acquired from the former Abbey Light Railway in Leeds, which closed in 2013. The original carriages are in store. The wagon fleet has been collected over the years from many sources. Some have been converted to new uses, such as our original coaches, but we have retained at least one example of each in its original form. The signal box at Pear Tree Junction was recovered from Holmes Yard at Lincoln, where it was latterly in use as a paraffin store. The lever frame is from the former Skellingthorpe box near Lincoln.

Operated almost entirely by volunteers, the North Norfolk Railway is one of East Anglia's best-loved heritage lines. Steam and heritage diesel trains run on a beautifully preserved railway linking Sheringham, Weybourne and Holt, with vintage stations, rolling countryside and sweeping views of the coast along the way. The line offers more than just a train ride – visitors can explore lovingly restored stations, enjoy dining trains and special events, or soak up the atmosphere of a working steam railway. With services running most days from April to October, it’s a perfect day out for families, enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to experience the golden age of rail travel.