Avon Valley Railway (www.avonvalleyrailway.org)
Address: Bitton Station,Willsbridge, Bristol BS30 6HD. Location: Off A431, 1 mile north of Keynsham.
Telephone:  0117 932 5538,  0117 932 7296 (timetable) Accessibility Good Standard
Length of line: 3 miles Stations on line: Bitton
Refreshment facilities: Buffet On site facilities: Toilets, picnic area & children's play area
Car Park: At Bitton
Public Opening: February to December for static display. Please visit web site for operating days.
Special Events: Diesel Gala, Driver Experience Corses, Santa Specials
Membership Details: Details of Annual and Premier Gold Membership on web site.

Battlefield Line (www.battlefield-line-railway.co.uk)
Address: Shackerstone Station, Shackerstone, Leicestershire CV13 6NW Location: Off A444, 3 miles east of Twycross.
Telephone: 01827 - 880754 Accessibility No information supplied
Length of line: 5 miles Stations on line: Shackerstone, Market Bosworth and Shenton
Refreshment facilities: Tea rooms at Shackerstone plus buffet/bar on most trains. On site facilities: Toilets and museum
Souvenir shop: At Shackerstone Car Park: Shackerstone and Shenton.
Public Opening: Mid-March until the end of October - Sundays and Bank Holidays plus Wednesdays in June, July and August.
Special Events: Throughout the year
Membership Details:  Application form on web site.

Vintage Trains (www.vintagetrains.co.uk)
Address: Tyseley Depot, Warwick Road, Tyseley, Birmingham B11 2HL Location: On A41, 3½ mile from City Centre
Telephone: 0121 - 708 - 4960 Accessibility No information supplied
Length of line: 2 mile
Refreshment facilities:Various food stands on open days On site facilities: Viewing gallery, schools education service.
Souvenir shop: On site Car Park: On site
Public Opening: Open days only, see website for details
Special Events: 
Membership Details:  Application form from web site
Note:  Tyseley is a centre for the Shakespeare Express from Snow Hill, Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon each Sunday during the summer months, in addition to many mainline excursions

Bluebell Railway (www.bluebell-railway.co.uk)
Address: Sheffield Park Station, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 3QL Location: On A275, 8 miles north of Lewes.
Telephone: 01825 - 720800,  01825 - 720800 (timetable) Accessibility Good Standard but call prior to visit
Length of line: 9 miles Stations on line: Sheffield Park, Horsted Keynes, KIngscote and East Grinstead
Refreshment facilities: Restaurant at Sheffield Park, Light Snacks at East Grinstead. On site facilities: Toilets and museum.
Souvenir shop: At both Sheffield Park and Horsted Keynes. Car Park: At both Sheffield Park and Horsted Keynes.
Public Opening: Weekends all the year round
April to September inclusive - Daily service.
Museum and loco sheds open daily throughout the year except Christmas Day
Special Events: Extensive programme of events during the year
Membership Details: Telephone for Application Form

Bodmin & Wenford Railway (www.bodminrailway.co.uk)
Address: Bodmin General Station, Bodmin, Cornwall PL31 1AQ Location: On B3269, ¾ mile from Bodmin town centre.
Telephone: 01208 - 73555 Accessibility Good Standard, but call prior to visit
Length of line: 6½ miles
Refreshment facilities: Buffet at Bodmin General, Bdmin Parkway and most trains. On site facilities: Toilets and display of artefacts
Souvenir shop: Bodmin General Car Park: Bodmin General
Public Opening: Mid May until mid October not all operational days, however June to September has daily service
Special Events: Events throughout the year
Membership Details: Application form on website

Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway (www.srps.org.uk)
Address: Bo'ness Station, Union Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian EH51 0AD Location: On A993, ½ mile from junction with A706.
Telephone: 01506 - 822298 Accessibility No information supplied
Length of line: 3½ miles Stations on line: Bo'ness and Birkhill
Refreshment facilities: Buffets at both Bo'ness, also some trains. On site facilities: Toilets and picnic area at both stations.
Souvenir shop: Bo'ness Car Park: At both Bo'ness and Birkhill.
Public Opening: March to mid-October - weekends and Bank Holidays plus daily service in July and August.
Special Events: Throughout the year.

Bressingham Steam Museum (www.bressingham.co.uk)
Address: Bressingham Hall, Diss, Norfolk IP22 2AB Location: 2 miles west of Diss on the A1066
Telephone: 01379 - 686900 Accessibility No information supplied
Length of line: 5 miles of mixed gauge
Refreshment facilities: Restaurant On site facilities: Museum, extensive gardens and plant centre.
Souvenir shop: On site Car Park: On site
Public Opening: 1 April until 31 October - steam days every Sunday and Thursday plus Bank Holidays.
Special Events: Christmas at Bressingham - 29 November until 20 December

Buckinghamshire Railway Centre (www.bucksrailcentre.org)
Address: The Railway Station, Quainton, Bucks HP22 4BY Location: Turn off A41 at Waddesdon, 6 miles NW of Aylesbury
Telephone: 01296 - 655720 Accessibility No information supplied
Length of line: Two ½ mile demonstration lines
Refreshment facilities: Hot snacks and buffet bar On site facilities: Toilets, miniature railway and museum of small relics
Souvenir shop: On site Car Park: On site
Public Opening: Easter until 31 October - steam days every Sunday and Bank Holidays plus Wednesday in June, July and August. Open daily for static display.
Special Events: Santa Specials in December, others throughout the year

Caledonian Railway (www.caledonianrailway.co.uk)
Address: The Station, 2 Park Road, Brechin, Angus DD9 7AF Location: On A935 in town centre.
Telephone: 01356 - 622992 Accessibility Good Standard
Length of line: 4 miles Stations on line: Brechin, Bridge of Dun
Refreshment facilities: Light refreshments at Brechin. On site facilities: Museum at Brechin and picnic area at Bridge of Dun.
Souvenir shop: Brechin Car Park: At both Brechin and Bridge of Dun.
Public Opening: Easter plus Sundays during May to September, plus Saturdays in June to August.
Special Events: Events throughout the year
Membership Details: Murray D. Duncan, 2 Binghill Cresent, Milltimber, Aberdeen

Chasewater Railway (www.chasewaterrailway.co.uk)
Address: Chasewater Park, Brownhills, WS8 7NL Location: Off A5, near to junction with A452.
Telephone: 01543 - 452623 Accessibility No information supplied
Length of line: 2 miles Refreshment facilities:  The Sidings Tea Room.
Souvenir shop: On site Car Park: Within Chasewater Park.
Public Opening: Sundays and Bank Holidays from Easter to the end of October.
Special Events: Events throughout the year

Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway (www.chinnorrailway.co.uk)
Address: Chinnor Station, Station Road, Chinnor, Oxen OX9 4ER. Location: On B4009, ½ west of village.
Telephone: 01844 354117,  01844 353535 (timetable) Accessibility No information supplied
Length of line: 3½ miles
Refreshment facilities: Cream Teas and Ploughmans Lunch on trains. On site facilities: Toilets and picnic area.
Souvenir shop: On site Car Park: On site.
Public Opening: Weekends from Easter to the end of October.
Special Events: Events throughout the year
Membership Details: Application form from website.

Cholsey & Wallingford Railway (www.cholsey-wallingford-railway.com)
Address: Hithercroft Industrial Estate, St. Johns Road, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 9QD Location: Off A329, west of Wallingford.
Telephone: 01491 - 835067 (information) Accessibility Good Standard
Length of line: 2½ miles On site facilities: Coffee shop, museum and model railway.
Souvenir shop: On site Car Park: On site
Public Opening: 1 April until September
Special Events: Events throughout the year
Membership Details: Application form on website

Churnet Valley Railway (www.churnet-valley-railway.co.uk)
Address: Cheddleton Station, near Leek, Staffordshire, ST10 2HA Location: Off A520, ½ east of Cheddleton village.
Telephone: 01538 750755 Accessibility Little useful information supplied
Length of line: 10.5 miles Stations on line: Leebrook, Cheddleton, Consall and KIngsley & Froghall
Refreshment facilities: Buffet On site facilities: Modern toilets, picnic area and small relics museum.
Souvenir shop: On site Car Park: Riverside car park.
Public Opening: Easter to September - Sundays and Bank Holidays. October to March - Sundays
Special Events: Throughout the year

Colne Valley Railway (www.colnevalleyrailway.co.uk)
Address: Castle Hedingham Station, Yeldham Road, Castle Hedingham, Halstead, Essex CO9 3DZ Location: Off A604, ¾ mile north of junction with B1058.
Telephone: 01787 - 461174 Accessibility Good Standard
Length of line: 1 mile
Refreshment facilities: Buffet plus buffet on trains when operating. On site facilities: Museum, 4 acre wooded picnic area and toilets
Souvenir shop: On site Car Park: On site
Public Opening: Steam days most weekens between Easter and October plus Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from late July and August
Special Events: Throughout the year

Darlington 'Head of Steam' (www.darlington.gov.uk)
Address: Station Road, Darlington, Co. Durham DL3 6ST Location: 1 mile north of town centre,
off North Road (A 167)
Telephone: 01325 - 460532 Accessibility Very Good Standard
 Refreshment facilities: Coopers Tearoom open weekends On site facilities: Book shop and Coopers tea room
Souvenir shop: On site Car Park: On Station Road and overflow car park 150 metres away
Public Opening: Tuesdays to Sundays from April to September, Wednesdays to Sundays in October to March
Special Events: Throughout the year
Membership Details: Friends of Darlington Railway Museum, application form from website

Dean Forest Railway (www.deanforestrailway.co.uk)
Address: Norchard Steam Centre, Norchard, Gloucestershire, GL15 4ET Location: On B4234, ¾ mile off A48 at Lydney.
Telephone:  01594 845840,  01594 - 843423 (information) Accessibility Good Standard, contact Station Master on arrival
Length of line: 4¼ miles Stations on line: Parkend, Whiecroft, Norchard, Lydney Junction, St. Marys Halt
Refreshment facilities: Hot and cold snacks on steam days On site facilities: Museum and picnic area.
Souvenir shop: At Norchard Car Park: On site
Public Opening: Daily for static display. Steam days all Sundays Easter until September plus Wednesdays in June and July or every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Special Events: Throughout the year
Membership Details: Application form from website

Didcot Railway Centre (www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk)
Address: Didcot, Oxon OX11 7NJ Location: Adjacent to Didcot Parkway Station
Telephone: 01235 - 817200 Accessibility Poor. Set of steps into centre making access difficult.
Length of line: ¾ mile
Refreshment facilities: Refreshment room On site facilities: Picnic area
Souvenir shop: On site Car Park: Didcot Parkway station
Public Opening: Saturdays and Sundays all year, daily late March until early April.
Late May until mid-September
Special Events: Throughout the year
Membership Details: Application form from website

East Anglian Railway Museum (www.earm.co.uk)
Address: Chappel & Wakes Colne Station, Station Road, Wakes Colne, Essex CO6 2DS Location: Adjacent to Chappel viaduct
Telephone: 01206 - 242524 Accessibility Very Good Standard with use of in-site parking
Length of line:  ½ mile Stations on line: Chappel & Wakes Colne station
Refreshment facilities: Refreshment room On site facilities: Museum, bookshop, picnic area and miniature railway.
Souvenir shop: On site Car Park: On site
Public Opening: Daily 1000 to 1630 hrs except Christmas Day and Boxing Day
Special Events: Throughout the summer
Membership Details: Application form from website

East Kent Railway (www.eastkentrailway.com)
Address: Shepherdswell Station, Shepherdswell, Dover, Kent, CT15 7PD. Location: ½ from A2, 7 miles north-west of Dover
Telephone: 01304 - 832042 Accessibility No information supplied
Length of line: 3 miles Stations on line: Shepherdswell, Eythorne and Wigmore Lane
Refreshment facilities: Colonel's Cafe On site facilities: Bookshop, picnic area and miniature railways.
Souvenir shop: On site Car Park: At both Shepherdswell and Eythorne
Public Opening: Weekends and Bank Holidays from Easter to September, Sundays only from October to Christmas.
Special Events: Throughout the summer
Membership Details: Application form from website

East Lancashire Railway (www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk)
Address: Bolton Street Station, Bury, Lancashire BL9 0EY Location: Bury Interchange.
Telephone: 0161 - 764 - 7790 Accessibility No information supplied
Length of line: 12 miles Stations on line: Bury, Ramsbottom and Rawtenstall
Refreshment facilities: Refreshment room plus buffet service on trains. On site facilities: Bury transport museum.
Souvenir shop: On site Car Park: On site
Public Opening: Steam and diesel hauled services operate on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year plus Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays April to September
Special Events: Throughout the year plus Santa Specials
Membership Details: D. Flood at above address

East Somerset Railway (www.eastsomersetrailway.com)
Address: Cranmore Railway Station, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 4QP Location: ¼ mile from A361, 3 miles east of Shepton Mallet.
Telephone: 01749 - 880417 Accessibility No information supplied
Length of line: 2¾ miles Stations on line: Cranmore West, Merryfield Lane and Mendip Vale
Refreshment facilities: 'Whistle Stop' restaurant inside Cranmore car park, plus Wine and Dine on Sunday trains On site facilities: Picnic areas at Cranmore and Merryfield Lane, museum, children's play area
Souvenir shop: On site also selling railway & wildlife prints. Car Park: At Cranmore
Public Opening: Open daily with trains running each Sunday in January, February, March and November. Weekend service in April, May, June, October and December, Wednesday to Sunday service from July to September.
Special Events: Throughout the year
Membership Details: Application form from website

Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway (www.embsayboltonabbeyrailway.org.uk)
Address: Embsay Station, Embsay, Skipton, Yorkshire BD23 6QX Location: ¼ mile off A59, 2 miles north-east of Skipton.
Telephone:  01756 710614  01756 - 795189 (timetable) Accessibility Good Standard
Length of line: 4½ miles Stations on line: Embsay, Holywell Halt and Bolton Abbey
Refreshment facilities: Buffet at Embsay and tea room at Bolton Abbey. Buffet service on most trains. On site facilities: Model railway and picnic area
Souvenir shop: At Embsay Car Park: At both Embsay and Bolton Abbey.
Public Opening: Trains running each Sunday throughout the year plus Saturdays in April to October, and daily service in August
Special Events: Throughout the year
Membership Details: Application form from website

Ffestiniog Railway (www.festrail.co.uk)
Address: Harbour Station, Porthmadog, Gwynedd LL49 9NF Location: On A497, ½ south-west of Porthmadog town centre.
Telephone: 01766 - 516000 Accessibility Good Standard, but no access for mobility scooters. Call prior to visit
Length of line: 13½ miles of 1ft 11½ in gauge Stations on line: Porthmadog Harbour, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Blaenau, Boston Lodge, Minffordd, Penrhyn, Tan-y-Bwlch, Dduallt, Tanygrisiau
Refreshment facilities: Spooners restaurant at Porthmadog, café at Tan-y-Bwlch (summer only) plus refreshments on most trains. On site facilities: Museum at Porthmadog.
Souvenir shops: Porthmadog, Tan-y-Bwlch (summer only) and Blaenau Ffestiniog. Car Parks: Porthmadog, Tan-y-Bwlch, Tanygrisiau and Blaenau Ffestiniog.
Public Opening: Open daily late March until October, limited winter service.
Special Events: Throughout the year.
Membership Details: Application form from website

Museum of Transport, Glasgow (www.glasgowlife.org.uk)
Address: Riverside Museum, 100 Pointhouse Place, Glasgow G3 8RP
Telephone: 0141 287 2720 Accessibility Very Good Standard
Refreshment facilities: Cafe at Riverside On site facilities: Toilets and shop
Car Park: Opposite museum entrance
Public Opening: Open daily Monday to Saturday 1000 - 1700 hrs, Sunday 1100 - 1700 hrs.

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway (www.gwsr.com)
Address: Toddington Station, Toddington, Gloucestershire GL54 5DT Location: On B4077, 150 yds from junction with A46 next to garden centre.
Telephone: 01242 - 621405 Accessibility Very Good Standard, but Gotherington station not suitable
Length of line: 10 miles Stations on line: Laverton, Toddington, Winchcombe, Gotherington, Cheltenham Race Course
Refreshment facilities: Winchcombe Coffee Shop, Flag and Whistle Tearooms On site facilities: Museum at Toddington and narrow gauge rides.
Souvenir shop: On site Car Park: Cheltenham Race Course and Toddington
Public Opening: Open daily with trains running each weekend in February until October, plus Tuesdays in April to October, plus Wednesdays from May until September.
Special Events: Throughout the year.
Membership Details: Application Form from website

Great Central Railway (www.gcrailway.co.uk)
Address: Loughborough Central Station, Great Central Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 1RW Location: Great Central Road off King Street.
Telephone: 01509 - 632323 Accessibility  Call 01509 632323 for information
Length of line: 8 miles Stations on line: Loughborough Central, Leicester North, Quorn & Woodhouse, Rothley
Refreshment facilities: Licensed buffet car and light refreshments on all trains and at all stations. On site facilities: Museum at Loughborough, Garden Railway at Rothley
Souvenir shop: At Loughborough Car Parks: At Quorn and Rothley stations.
Public Opening: Weekends throughout the year plus some weekdays from June to September
Special Events: Throughout the year

Museum of Science and Industry, Manchester (www.mosi.org.uk)
Address: Liverpool Road Station, Liverpool Road, Castlefield, Manchester M3 4JP Location: Entrance in Water Street
Telephone: 0161 - 832 - 2244 Accessibility Good Standard
Refreshment facilities: Coffee shop and Restaurant.
Souvenir shop: On site Car Park: On site
Public Opening: Open daily 1000 to 1700 hrs. Closed for Christmas and New Year.
Special Events: See website for details

Isle of Wight Steam Railway (www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk)
Address: Havenstreet Station, Ryde, Isle of Wight PO33 4DS Location: On the Newport to Ryde Road, ¼ mile from the village of Havenstreet.
Telephone: 01983 - 882204,   01983 882204) Accessibility Good Standard but call prior to visit
Length of line: 5 miles Stations on line: Havenstreet, Wootton, Ashey and Smallbrook Junction
Refreshment facilities: Refreshment rooms at Havenstreet. On site facilities: Museum at Havenstreet.
Souvenir shop: At Havenstreet. Car Park: At Havenstreet and Wootton.
Public Opening: Late March to mid-October - most days April, to June and October.
Daily July to late September.
Special Events: Throughout the year
Membership Details: Application form from website

Keighley and Worth Valley Railway (www.kwvr.co.uk)
Address: Haworth Station, Keighley, West Yorkshire BD22 8NJ Location: ¼ mile off A6033, 4 miles south of Keighley
Telephone:  01535 645214  01535 - 645214 (office hours) Accessibility Good Standard but coach access limited
Length of line: 5 miles Stations on line: Haworth, Keighley, Ingrow, Oxenhope, Damems, Oakworth
Refreshment facilities: Buffet restaurant at Oxenhope and special menus during days of the year On site facilities: Museum at Oxenhope, Vintage Carriage Trust's museum at Ingrow. Picnic areas at Keighley station, Oxenhope station and Oxenhope picnic area.
Souvenir shop: Keighley station, Haworth station and Oxenhope station. Car Park: Keighley, Ingrow West, Oakworth and Oxenhope.
Public Opening: Weekends late March to mid-October, Daily June to early September
Special Events: Throughout the year
Membership Details: Membership Secretary at above address


Kent & East Sussex Railway (www.kesr.org.uk)
Address: Tenterden Town Station, Tenterden, Kent TN30 6HE Location: Off A28 at the junction with B2067.
Telephone: 01580 - 762943 (timetable) Accessibility Very Good Standard
Length of line: 10½ miles Stations on line: Tenterden Town, Rolvenden, Wittersham Road, Northiam
Refreshment facilities: Restaurant at Tenterden Town and Northiam On site facilities: Colonel Stephens' Railway Museum.
Souvenir shop: Tenterden Town. Car Park: At Tenterden and Northiam.
Public Opening: Weekends late March to late November, most weekdays May to September
Special Events: Throughout the year
Membership Details: Application form from website
Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway (www.lakesiderailway.co.uk)
Address: Haverthwaite Station, near Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 8AL Location: Off A590, 12 miles north-east of Barrow in Furness.
Telephone: 01539 - 531594 Accessibility Call before visit
Length of line: 3½ miles Stations on line: Haverthwaite, Newby Bridge, Lakeside
Refreshment facilities: Restaurant at Haverthwaite. On site facilities: Picnic area at Haverthwaite.
Souvenir shop: Haverthwaite. Car Park: At Haverthwaite and Lakeside.
Public Opening: Easter then daily service early May until end of October
Special Events: Santa Specials

Lavender Line (www.lavender-line.co.uk)
Address: Isfield Station, Isfield, near Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 5XB Location: ½ mile off A26, 5 miles north-east of Lewes.
Telephone: 01825 - 750515 Accessibility Good Standard but call prior to visit
Length of line: 1 mile Stations on line: Isfield
Refreshment facilities: Cinders buffet. On site facilities: Museum, playground and picnic area.
Souvenir shop: On site Car Park: On site
Public Opening: Every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday between January and late November.
Special Events: Throughout the year.

Liverpool Museum (www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk)
Address: Pier Head, Liverpool Waterfront, Liverpool L3 1DG Telephone: 0151 - 478 4545
Refreshment facilities: Waterfront cafe Accessibility Very Good Standard, pre book parking on 0151 478 4545
Souvenir shop: In museum Car Park: Public car parks nearby
Public Opening: Daily 10.00 to 17.00, except Christmas and New Year.

Llangollen Railway (www.llangollen-railway.co.uk)
Address: Llangollen Station, Abbey Road, Llangollen, Clwyd LL20 8SN Location: Off A542, ¾ mile north of Llangollen
Telephone:  01978 860979,  01978 - 860979 Accessibility No information supplied
Length of line: 7½ miles Stations on line: Llangollen, Berwyn, Deeside Halt, Glyndyfrdwy, Carrog (Corwen from 2014).
Refreshment facilities: Facilities at Llangollen, Berwyn, Glyndyfrdwy and Carrog. On site facilities: Toilets, picnic areas at all stations and camping facilities at Carrog station.
Souvenir shop: At Llangollen. Car Park: At Llangollen (Market Street and Mill Street) and Carrog
Public Opening: Most weekends throughout the year and Bank Holidays.
Daily service from April to October.
Special Events: Throughout the year.
Membership Details: Application form from website

Middleton Railway (www.middletonrailway.org.uk)
Address: Moor Road, Leeds LS10 2JQ Location: Off junction 45 of M1.
Telephone: 0845 680 1758 Accessibility No information supplied
Length of line: 1¼ miles Stations on line: Moor Road and Park Hall
Refreshment facilities: Cafeteria On site facilities: Museum, School visitor projects
Souvenir shop: On site Car Park: In Moor Road.
Public Opening: Every weekend from early April until late November and every Wednesday in August.
Special Events: Throughout the year

Midland Railway Centre (www.midlandrailwaycentre.co.uk)
Address: Butterley Station, near Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 3TL Location: On B6179, 1 mile north of Ripley
Telephone: 01773 - 570140 Accessibility Poor Standard, no access on coaches, poor surface areas for wheelchairs
Length of line: Standard gauge 3½ miles, narrow gauge 0.8 mile. Stations on line: Butterley and Swanwick Junction
Refreshment facilities: Buffet at Butterley station, Johnson's buffet at Swanwick Junction, plus buffet and bar on the train. On site facilities: Museum, country park, miniature/narrow/garden and model railways.
Souvenir shop: At Butterley Car Park: At Butterley
Public Opening: Open every day for static displays (except Christmas and Boxing Days)
Every weekend and Bank Holidays from late January to early November. Daily from late-July to the end of August
Special Events: Throughout the year.
Membership Details: Application form from website

National Railway Museum, York (www.nrm.org.uk)
Address: Leeman Road, York YO26 4XJ Location: ½ mile from York station.
Telephone: 0844 815 3139 Accessibility Very Good Standard
Refreshment facilities:  2 Restaurants On site facilities: Museum and special events
Souvenir shop: On site Car Park: On site
Public Opening: Daily - weekdays 1000 to 1800 hrs. Closed for Christmas and New Year.
Membership Details: Through the Friends of the National Railway Museum website

Nene Valley Railway (www.nvr.org.uk)
Address: Wansford Station, Stibbington, Peterborough, Cambs PE8 6LR Location: On A1, 1½ miles south-east of Stibbington village.
Telephone:  01780 784444  01780 - 784404 (timetable) Accessibility No information supplied
Length of line: 7½ miles Stations on line: Wansford, Orton Mere, Ferry Meadows, Yarwell, Peterborough NVR
Refreshment facilities: Turntable cafe at Wansford. On site facilities: Museum at Wansford.
Souvenir shop: At Wansford, Orton Mere, Ferry Meadows and Peterborough. Car Park: At Wansford, Orton Mere, Ferry Meadows and Peterborough.
Public Opening: April to October - Weekends plus Wednesdays from May to mid-July.
Daily service from mid-July to end of August.
Special Events: Throughout the year. Thomas themed days
Membership Details: Application form from website

North Norfolk Railway (www.nnr.co.uk)
Address: Sheringham Station, Sheringham, Norfolk NR26 8RA Location: On A149, ½ mile from junction with A1082.
Telephone:  01263 820800  01263 - 820808 (timetable) Accessibility Good Standard
Length of line: 5¼ miles Stations on line: Sheringham, Weybourne, Kelling Heath Park, Holt
Refreshment facilities: Buffets at Sheringham and Weybourne
Buffet on trains		 On site facilities: Museum and childrens activity coach at Sheringham
Model railway at Holt
Souvenir shop: At Sheringham and Weybourne Car Park: At Sheringham, Weybourne and Holt.
Public Opening: Weekends March to December, daily April to October
Special Events: Throughout the year
Membership Details: Application form from M&GNJRS website

National Railway Museum, Shildon (www.nrm.org.uk)
Address: Locomotion, Shildon, Co. Durham DL4 1PQ Location: ¼ mile from Shildon station.
Telephone: 01388 777999 Sat Nav location DL4 2RE
Accessibility Good Standard, but call 01388 777999 for bus availability On site facilities: Various throughout the year
Refreshment facilities: Refreshments in collection Hall
Souvenir shop: On site Car Park: On site
Public Opening: Daily 1000 to 1700 hrs April to September, 10.00 to 16.00 October to March
Limited access Mondays and Tuesdays
Membership Details: Through the Friends of the National Railway Museum website

North Yorkshire Moors Railway (www.nymr.co.uk)
Address: Pickering Station, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7AJ. Location: On A170, 300 yds from junction with A169
Telephone: 01751 - 472508 Accessibility  Good Standard except for dining on train
Length of line: 18 miles Stations on line: Pickering, Grosmont, Goathland, Newton Dale Halt, Levisham
Refreshment facilities: Buffets at Pickering, Grosmont and Goathland and also on most trains. On site facilities: Museum
Souvenir shop: At all stations. Car Park: At Pickering, Grosmont, Goathland and Levisham
Public Opening: Weeends in March, daily April to October
Special Events: Throughout the year.

Northampton & Lamport Railway (www.nlr.org.uk)
Address: Pitsford & Brampton Station, Pitsford Road, Chapel Brampton, Northampton NN6 8BA. Location: Off A50, 4¾ miles north of Northampton, turn right onto Pitsford Road.
Telephone: 01604 - 820327 Accessibility No information supplied
Length of line: 1½ miles
Refreshment facilities: Buffet coach. On site facilities: Toilets
Souvenir shop: On site Car Park: On site
Public Opening: Sundays only from March to October
Special Events: Throughout the year.
Membership Details: E-mail membership secretary for application form

Dartmouth Steam Railway (www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk)
Address: Queen's Park Station, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6AF Location: Off A379, close to sea front
Telephone: 01803 - 555872 Accessibility Poor Standard, Goodrington Station entered by steps, train staff not permitted to assist unaided customers
Length of line: 6¾ miles Stations on line: Queen's Park, Goodrington, Churston, Kingswear
Refreshment facilities: Head of Steam cafe at Paignton and Belle Bistro at Kingswear. On site facilities: Visitor Centre
Souvenir shop:  Car Park: Multi-storey car park at Garfield Road, Paignton TQ4 6AX and Goodrington opposite the station
Public Opening: Daily April to November, most days mid-February and March

Peak Rail (www.peakrail.co.uk)
Address: Matlock Station, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 3NA. Location: Off A6, 200 yds from junction with A615.
Telephone: 01629 - 580381 Accessibility Good Standard but no access to Palatine restaurant
Length of line: 4 miles Stations on line: Matlock, Buxton, Darley Dale and Rowsley South.
Refreshment facilities: Palatine resaurant on train, buffet at Rowsley South. On site facilities: Museum at Darley Dale, Derbyshire Dales narrow gauge railway.
Souvenir shop: Matlock and Rowsley South. Car Park: Matlock, Darley Dale and Rowsley South.
Public Opening: Weekends throughout the year, Tuesdays from April to September, Wednesdays from May to September, plus Thursdays from late July to mid-August .
Special Events: Throughout the year.

Plym Valley Railway (www.plymrail.co.uk)
Address: Marsh Mills Station, Coypool Road, Marsh Mills, Plymouth, Devon PL7 4NL Accessibility Fair Standard, but rough ground around site, no disabled parking on site
Length of line: ¾ mile Refreshment facilities: Marsh Mills and Coypool (Sundays only)
Souvenir shop: Marsh Mills Car Park: At Coypool opposite railway
Public Opening: Please contact for details.
Special Events: Please contact for details
Membership Details: Application form from website

Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway (www.pontypool-and-blaenavon.co.uk)
Address 13A Broad Street, Pontypool NP4 9ND Telephone 01495 792263
Accessibility Poor Standard as facilities limited  
Stations on line: Furnace Sidings, Whistle Inn, Blaenavon High Level and Big Pit Halt Refreshment facilities: Tearoom at Furness Sidings, buffet on trains
Souvenir shop: Eric's Emporeum at Furness Sidings Car Park: Furness Sidings Station
Public Opening: Saturdays April to August plus Sundays May to August
Special Events: Throughout the year
Membership Details: Application form from website

Rocks by Rail (rocks-by-rail.org)
Address: Cottesmore Iron Ore Mines Siding, Ashwell Road, Cottesmore, near Oakham, Leicestershire LE15 7BX Location: Off B668, 4 miles north-east of Oakham.
Telephone: 01572 - 813203 Accessibility No information supplied
Length of line: ¾ mile
Refreshment facilities: Cafe on site On site facilities: Museum, picnic areas, workshop tours, largest display of preserved quarry freight stock in the UK.
Souvenir shop: On site Car Park: On site
Public Opening: Third Sunday every month
Membership Details: E-mail address on website

Scottish Industrial Railway Centre (www.arpg.org.uk)
Address: Waterside, Patna East, Ayrshire KA6 7JF Location: Off A713, 10 miles south of Ayr
Telephone: 01292 - 269260 Accessibility No information supplied
Length of line: 0.3 mile
On site facilities: Museum, narrow gauge demonstration line.
Public Opening: Please contact for details

Severn Valley Railway (www.svr.co.uk)
Address: The Railway Station, Bewdley, Worcestershire DY12 1BG Location: ¾ mile fro A456, east of Bewdley.
Telephone: 01299 - 403816 Accessibility Very Good Standard
Length of line: 16 miles Stations on line: Bewdley, Bridgnorth, Kidderminster, Arley, Highley, Hampton Loade, Northwood Halt
Refreshment facilities: At most stations and buffet service on trains On site facilities: The Engine House at Highley, childrens activities.
Souvenir shops: Bridgnorth and Kidderminster Town. Car Parks: Pay and display at all main stations.
Public Opening: Weekends from mid-February to end of November, daily from early May to early October.
Special Events: Throughout the year

South Devon Railway (www.southdevonrailway.co.uk)
Address: Buckfastleigh Station, Dart Bridge Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon TQ11 0DZ Location: Off A38, east of village.
Telephone: 0843 357 1420 Accessibility Very Good Standard, but call prior to visit
Length of line: 7 miles Stations on line: Buckfastleigh, Staverton and Totnes
Refreshment facilities: Buffet at Buckfastleigh. On site facilities: Expressway model shop, museum, play area, gardens and riverside walks at Buckfastleigh.
Souvenir shop: At Buckfastleigh. Car Park: Buckfastleigh and Totnes
Public Opening: Daily mid-March to early November
Special Events: Throughout the year
Membership Details: Application form from the South Devon Railway Association website.

Stephenson Railway Museum (www.twmuseums.org.uk)
Address: Middle Engine Lane, West Chirton, North Tyneside, NE29 8DX Accessibility: Good Standard
Telephone 0191 200 7146 Car Park: On Site
Public Opening: Weekends late March to late October
Special Events: Please contact for steam days

Strathspey Railway (www.strathspeyrailway.co.uk)
Address: Aviemore Speyside Station, Dalfaber Road, Aviemore, Inverness-shire PH22 1PY Location: On B9153, 1 mile from Aviemore centre.
Telephone: 01479 - 810725 Accessibility No information supplied
Length of line: 9½ miles Stations on line: Aviemore, Boat of Garten, Broomhill
Refreshments Light lunch and afternoon tea on trains On site facilities: Museum and picnic area at Boat of Garten, shed tours
Souvenir shop: At Aviemore and Boat of Garten. Car Park: At Aviemore and Boat of Garten.
Public Opening: Weekends and Wednesdays and Thursdays from mid-March to October. Daily service from early June to the end of August
Special Events: Throughout the year
Membership Details: At above address

Swanage Railway (www.swanagerailway.co.uk)
Address: Railway Station, Swanage, Dorset BH19 1HB Location: Off A351, west of the town centre.
Telephone: 01929 - 425800 Accessibility Poor Standard, Bird's Nest cafe not accessible, disabled toilets 220 metres from station
Length of line: 6 miles Stations on line: Swanage, Herston Halt, Harman's Cross, Corfe Castle and Norden.
Refreshment facilities: Birds nest buffet at Swanage, Norden nest buffet at Nordon. Wessex Belle Bistro and Sunday Luncheon on trains On site facilities: Picnic areas at Swanage, Harman's Cross and Norden, Exhibition and cinema coach at Norden.
Souvenir shop: At Swanage and Corfe Castle. Car Park: Limited parking at Swanage, Park & Ride facility at Norden, BH20 5DW
Public Opening: Weekends from mid-February to end of November, daily April to October
Special Events: Throughout the year
Membership Details: E-mail address on website

Swindon & Cricklade Railway (www.swindon-cricklade-railway.org)
Address: Blunsdon Station, Tadpole Lane, Blunsdon, Swindon, Wiltshire SN25 2DA Location: Tadpole Lane runs between B4553 and the village of Blunsdon St. Andrew.
Telephone: 01793 - 771615 (weekends only) Accessibility Good Standard but mobility scooter access not guaranteed
Length of line: 2 miles Stations on line: Blunsdon and Hayes Knoll (Taw Valley from 2013)
Refreshment facilities: Whistlestop cafe at Blunsdon On site facilities: Museum
Souvenir shop: At Blunsdon. Car Park: On Tadpole Lane.
Public Opening: Weekends and Ban Holidays from March to November.
Special Events: Santa Specials
Membership Details: E-mail link on website

Talyllyn Railway (www.talyllyn.co.uk)
Address: Wharf Station, Tywyn, Gwynedd LL36 9EY Location: Off A493 in Tywyn village.
Telephone: 01654 - 710472 Accessibility Good Standard, but some stations are unstaffed, and Dolgoch Station has a 1 in 4 ramp into the station
Length of line: 7¼ miles, 2ft 3in gauge Stations on line: Tywyn Wharf, Tywyn Pendre, Rhydyronen, Brynglas, Dolgoch Falls, Abergynolwyn, Nant Gwernol
Refreshment facilities: KIngs cafe at Tywyn Wharf and Quarrymans caban tea room at Abergynolwyn On site facilities: Picnic areas at Dolgoch Falls and Abergynolwyn. Narrow gaulage railway. Museum at Tywyn Wharf.
Souvenir shop: At Tywyn Wharf and Abergynolwyn. Car Park: At Tywyn Wharf, Dolgoch Falls and Abergynolwyn.
Public Opening: Daily from end of March to October (no running on Fridays in October)
Special Events: Throughout the year.
Membership Details: E-mail link on website

Telford Steam Railway (www.telfordsteamrailway.co.uk)
Address: The Old Loco Shed, Horsehay, Telford TF4 2NF Location: Off roundabout on B4373
Accessibility Poor Standard, access on coaches for narrow wheelchairs only Length of line:  1 mile
Refreshment facilities: Furnaces tea room On site facilities: Model railway, picnic area, narrow gauge steam tramway.
Public Opening: Sundays only Easter to the end of September

Crewe Heritage Centre (www.fochc.co.uk)
Address: Vernon Way, Crewe Location: ½ mile north of town centre.
Telephone: 01270 - 212130 Accessibility No information supplied
Refreshment facilities: Cafe On site facilities: Picnic area, children's corner, exhibition hall and hands-on signal boxes, APT (BR class 370)
Souvenir shop: On site Car Park: On site or within town centre in Forge Street and Oak Street.
Public Opening: Weekends 10.00 to 16.30. Please contact for operating timetable.
Special Events: Throughout the year

Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life (www.tivertonmuseum.org.uk)
Address: Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon EX16 6PJ Location: Signposted from town centre.
Accessibility Little useful information supplied On site facilities: Waggon and Transport galleries
Souvenir shop: In museum. Car Park: Pay and display on site.
Public Opening: Weekdays early February to late December 10.30 to 1630. Saturdays 10.00 to 13.00

Vale of Rheidol Railway (www.rheidolrailway.co.uk)
Address: Park Avenue, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion SY23 1PG Location: Park Avenue is off junction with Mill Street and Alexandra Street.
Telephone: 01970 - 625819 Accessibility Fair Standard, but carriages not suitable for wheelchair users
Length of line: 11¾ miles of 1ft 11¾ in gauge. Stations on line: Aberystwyth, Devil's Bridge, Rhiwfron, Rheidol Falls, Aberffrwd, Nantyronen, Capel Bangor, Glanrafon, Llanbadarn
Refreshment facilities: Aberystwyth and Y Caban at Devil's Bridge. On site facilities: Walks to Mynach Falls and Devil's Punch Bowl.
Souvenir shop: At Aberystwyth. Car Park: Off Park Avenue and Devil's Bridge
Public Opening: Most days late March to October, daily June to August

Mid - Hants Railway (www.watercressline.co.uk)
Address: Alresford Station, Station Road, Alresford, Hants SO24 9JG Location: Off B3047 close to junction with B3046.
Telephone: 01962 - 733810 Accessibility Fair Standard but call prior to visit
Length of line: 10 miles Stations on line: Alresford, Ropley, Medstead & Four Marks, Alton
Refreshment facilities: Watercress Belle and Standard Countryman on trains, 'West Country' buffet at Alresford. On site facilities: 'T-Junction' picnic and barbeque area at Ropley. Children's playground.
Souvenir shop: At Alresford, Alton and Ropley. Car Park: Pay & Display car parks at Alresford and Alton.
Public Opening: Weekends March to October, plus Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays May to September. Daily in August
Special Events: Throughout the year
Membership Details: Application form from website

Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway (www.wllr.org.uk)
Address: The Station, Llanfair Caereinion, Powys SY21 0SF Location: Off A458, on the east side of Llanfair Caereinion
Telephone: 01938 - 810441 Accessibility Fair Standard, no disabled parking at intermediate stations. Call prior to visit
Length of line: 8 miles of 2ft 6in gauge Stations on line: Llanfair Caereinion, Henarth, Cyfronydd, Castle Caereinion, Sylfaen, Raven Square, Welshpool
Refreshment facilities: Light refreshments at Llanfair Caereinion On site facilities: Picnic areas at Welshpool and Llanfair Caereinion.
Souvenir shops: Welshpool and Llanfair Caereinion. Car Park: Welshpool and Llanfair Caereinion.
Public Opening: Weekends late March to early November, daily except Fridays late May to September, daily in August
Special Events: Throughout the year
Membership Details: Application form from website

West Somerset Railway (www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk)
Address: The Railway Station, Minehead, Somerset TA24 5BG. Location: Close to seafront within Minehead.
Telephone: 01643 - 704996 Accessibility Good Standard although not all stations have disabled toilets
Length of line: 19½ miles Stations on line: Minehead, Dunster, Blue Anchor, Washford, Watchet, Williton, Doniford Halt, Stogumber, Crowcombe, Heathfield, Bishop's Lydeard
Refreshment facilities: Buffet on most trains and Turntable cafe at Minehead station. On site facilities: 2 museums - Somerset & Dorset museum and the GWR museum (check details of opening times)
Souvenir shops: At Minehead and Bishops Lydeard. Car Park: Main car parks at Minehead, and Blue Anchor, pay and displays at Dunster and Eatchet
Public Opening: Daily mid-March to early November, except some Fridays in April, May and October
Special Events: Throughout the year.
Membership Details: Link to details on website.

Cambrian Heritage Railways (www.cambrianrailways.com)
Address: Oswestry Station yard, Oswald Road, Oswestry, Shropshire. Location: Off B5069, close to town centre.
Telephone: 01691 - 688763 Length of line: 1¾ mile
Accessibility No information supplied  
Stations on line: Currently Oswestry to Middleton Road Bridge, and section from Wynclys to Pen y Garreg Refreshment facilities: Buffers restaurant at Oswestry
On site facilities: Oswestry Transport Museum including various railwayana. Car Park: On site
Public Opening: Weekends and Bank Holiday Mondays April to September, Sundays only in October

London Transport Museum (www.ltmuseum.co.uk)
Address: Covent Garden Piazza, London WC2E 7BB Telephone: 02073 796344
Accessibility Good Standard, but limited disabled parking bays and cobbled entrance road Refreshment facilities: Upper and Lower Deck cafe bars
Souvenir shop: On site On site facilities: Museum and lecture theatre.
Public Opening: Open daily 1000 - 1800 hrs ( Fridays 1100 - 1800 hrs ).

Mangapps Railway Museum (www.mangapps.co.uk)
Address: Southminster Road, Burnham - on - Crouch, Essex CM0 8QG Location: Off B1021, 1 mile north of Burnham.
Telephone: 01621 - 784898 Accessibility No information supplied
Length of line: ¾ mile
Refreshment facilities: Light refrshments in vintage carriage On site facilities: Musem and picnic areas.
Public Opening: Open weekends and Bank Holidays March to November 11.30 to 17.00
Special Events: Various August and September

Mid - Norfolk Railway (www.mnr.org.uk)
Address: Dereham Station, Station Road, East Dereham, Norfolk NR19 1DF. Location: Off B1147.
Telephone: 01362 - 690633 Accessibility No information supplied
Length of line: 11 miles Stations on line: Dereham, County School, Thuxton, Wymondham Abbey, Yaxham and KImberley Park
Refreshment facilities: 'Railway Buffet' at East Dereham. On site facilities: 'Goods Handling Throughout the Ages' museum.
  Car Park: Dereham and County School
Public Opening: Weekends early April to early November, plus Wednesdays May to October and Thursdays June to September
Special Events: Throughout the year
Membership Details: Application form from website

Spa Valley Railway (www.spavalleyrailway.co.uk)
Address: Tunbridge Wells West Station, Nevill Terrace, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 5QY Location: Off A26 near to junction with A267.
Telephone: 01892 - 537715 Accessibility Very Good Standard, but access to Eridge Station limited
Length of line: 4 miles Stations on line: Tunbridge Wells West, High Rocks, Groombridge and Eridge.
Refreshment facilities: Refreshment bars at Groombridge and Eridge, Sunday Luncheons and Fish and Chip specials on trains On site facilities: Museum at Tunbridge Wells West.
Souvenir shop: At Tunbridge Wells West. Car Park: Pay and display at Tunbridge Wells West.
Public Opening: Most weekends from Mrch to September, plus Thursdays in April, June , July and August, plus Fridays in July and August and Wednesdays in August
Special Events: Throughout the year.

Gwili Railway (www.gwili-railway.co.uk)
Address: Bronwydd Arms Station, Bronwydd Arms, Carmarthen SA33 6HT. Location: On A484, ½ mile from junction with B4301.
Telephone:  01267 238213 Accessibility Very Good Standard except for access to shop
Length of line: 2½ miles Stations on line: Bronwydd Arms and Llwyfan Cerrig.
Refreshment facilities: Bar on train and buffet at Bronwydd Arms. On site facilities: Picnic area at Llwyfan Cerrig, Museum at Bronwydd Arms
Souvenir shop: At Bronwydd Arms Car Park: At Bronwydd Arms
Public Opening:  Sundays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from April to October, plus Tuesdays in May to September, daily in August
Special Events: Throughout the year

Barry Tourist Railway (www.barrytouristrailway.co.uk)
Address: Barry Island Station, Breaksea Drive, Barry, Glamorgan. Location: On A4050.
Length of line: 1½ miles Accessibility No information supplied
Refreshment facilities: Station cafe on site. On site facilities: Museum
Souvenir shops: On site. Car Park: Near site.
Public Opening: Please contact for details, telephone number 01446 - 748816 (daytime).

Elsecar Heritage Railway (elsecarrailway.co.uk)
Address: Wath Road, Elsecar, Barnsley S74 8HJ Location: Off A6135
Telephone: 01226 746746 Accessibility No information supplied
Car Park: Free parking at Elsecar Stations on line: Rockingham, Hemingfield Halt and Tingle Bridge Lane
Public Opening: Sundays between April and Christmas
Special Events: Throughout the year

Derwent Valley Light Railway (www.dvlr.org.uk)
Address: c/o The Yorkshire Museum of Farming, Murton Lane, Merton, York YO19 5UF Location: Between A166 to Bridlington and A64 to Scarborough
Telephone: 01825 - 720800,  01904 489966 Accessibility No information supplied
Length of line: Half mile Stations on line: Murton Park
On site facilities: Next to Yorkshire Museum of Farming
Public Opening: Sundays and Bank Holidays, Easter to September

Eccesbourne Valley Railway (www.e-v-r.com)
Address: Wirksworth Station, Station Road, Wirksworth, DE4 4FB
Telephone: 01629 823076 Accessibility No information supplied
Stations on line: Duffield, Shottle, Idridgehay, Wirksworth, Ravenstor Refreshment facilities: Pullman Buffet car
Car Park: Two car parks at DuffieldStation, DE56 4EP / DE56 4BA
Public Opening: Weekends March to October plus Tuesdays from April to
September plus Thursdays during the school summer holidays
Special Events: Extensive programme of events during the year

Eden Valley Railway (www.evr-cumbria.org.uk)
Address: Warlop Station, Warlop, Cumbria CA16 6PR Location: Off A66 between Appleby and Brough
Accessibility No information supplied Souvenir shop: Warlop Emporium
Refreshment facilities: 'Buffer Stop' refreshments On site facilities: Model Railway
Public Opening: Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays, March to mid-September

Dartmoor Railway (www.dartmoor.co.uk)
Address: Okehampton Station, Okehampton, Devon EX20 1EJ Location: Quarter mile south of Okehampton
Telephone: 01837 55667 Accessibility Described as "Wheelchair Friendly"
Length of line: 15½ miles Stations on line: Meldon, Okehampton and Sampford Courtenay
Refreshment facilities: Buffets at Oakhampton and Meldon On site facilities: Foot crossing over Meldon Viaduct
Souvenir shop: At Okehapton Car Park: Free parking at Okehampton
Public Opening: Weekends, Bank Holidays and during school summer holidays

Barrow Hill Roundhouse (www.barrowhill.org)
Address: Campbell Drive, Staveley, Chesterfield S43 2PR Location: Off A619 between Chesterfield and M1 junction 30
Telephone: 01246 472450 Accessibility No information supplied
Length of line: 1¼ miles Refreshment facilities: On site cafe
Souvenir shop: On site Car Park: Free car parking on site
Public Opening: Weekends
Special Events: Throughout the year
Membership Details:  Application form on web site.

Royal Deside Railway (www.deeside-railway.co.uk)
Address: Milton of Crathes, Banchory, Kincardineshire, AB31 5QH Location: Off A93, 3 miles east of Banchory
Telephone: 01330 844416 Accessibility Fair Standard - please contact prior to visit
Length of line: 1 mile Stations on line: Milton of Crathes
Refreshment facilities: Tea rooms at Milton of Crathes On site facilities: Complex includes craft shops and art gallery
Public Opening: Weekends from May to September

Somerset and Dorset Railway (www.sdjr.co.uk)
Address: Midsummer Norton, BA3 2EY Location: Quarter of a mile south of Midsummer Norton town centre
Telephone: 01761 411221 (Sundays and Mondays) Accessibility No information supplied
Length of line: Third of a mile Stations on line: Midsummer Norton
Refreshment facilities: Buffet Coach On site facilities: Bookshop and museum
Souvenir shop: At Midsummer Norton Car Park: Free parking at three nearby car parks
Public Opening: Sundays from May to September, also Mondays for viewing only
Special Events: Throughout the year
Membership Details:  Application form on web site.

Tanfield Railway (www.tanfield-railway.co.uk)
Address: Marley Hill, Gateshead NE16 5ET Location: Off A6076, 6 miles from A1(M)
Telephone: 0845 463 4938 Accessibility No information supplied
Length of line: 3 miles Stations on line: Marley Hill, Causey Arch
Refreshment facilities: Cafe at Andrews House
Public Opening: Sunday and Bank Holidays from February to November
Special Events: Throughout the year
Membership Details:  Application form on web site.

Steam - Museum of the Great Western Railway (www.steam-museum.org.uk)
Address: Fire Fly Avenue, Swindon SN2 2EY Location: Next to Designer Outlet Centre
Telephone: 01793 466646 Accessibility Very Good Standard
Refreshment facilities: Platform One Cafe On site facilities: Library and Archive by appointment only, contact 01793 466607
Car Park: With 'Steam' receipt, free parking at Designer Outlet Centre North & West car parks
Public Opening: Almost every day - contact museum for winter opening days
Special Events: Throughout the year
Membership Details:  Friends of Swindon Railway Museum application form on web site.

Wensleydale Railway (www.wensleydalerail.com)
Address: Leeming Bar Station, Leases Road, Leeming Bar, North Yorkshire DL7 9AR
Telephone: 08454 505474 Accessibility Fair Standard - contact prior to visit
Length of line: 16 miles (22 miles from end 2013) Stations on line: Leeming Bar, Bedale, Finghall Lane, Leyburn, Redmire
Refreshment facilities: Tea rooms at Leeming and Leyburn Souvenir shop  At Leeming at Leyburn
Car Park: Free Parking at Leeming Bar (DL7 9AR), Leyburn (DL8 5ET) and Redmire (DL8 4ES). Pay & display in Bedale town centre and for Finghall Lane, park in village
Public Opening: Weekends mid-February to December, most days April to July, daily August and September
Special Events: Throughout the year
Membership Details:  Application form on web site.

Epping Ongar Railway (www.eorailway.co.uk)
Address: Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar CM5 9BN Location: Off A414, north of Chipping Ongar
Telephone: 01229 717966 Accessibility Good Standard - no disabled toilet facilities at Ongar Station
Length of line: 3 miles Stations on line: Ongar and North Weald
Refreshment facilities: Anglia cafe at North Weald and part of gift shop at Ongar On site facilities: Vintage buses
Souvenir shop: At Ongar Car Park: Disabled only parking at Ongar Station, otherwise use car park at Zinc Art Centre, CM5 0AD, or free parking in town centre
Public Opening: Weekends and Bank Holidays from April to August, plus Fridays during school holidays
Special Events: Throughout the year
Membership Details:  Application form on web site.

Foxfield Railway (www.foxfieldrailway.co.uk)
Address: Caverswall Road Station, Blythe Bridge, Stoke-on-Trent, ST11 9BG Location: Off A50 at Blythe Bridge
Telephone: 01782 396210 Accessibility Fair Standard - ramps to carriage not suitable for motorised scooters or buggies
Stations on line: Blythe Bridge and Dilhorne Park Refreshment facilities 'The One-Legged Shunter' bar, buffet and cream teas at Blythe Bridge
On site facilities: Museum at Blythe Bridge Souvenir shop: At Blythe Bridge
Public Opening: Sundays and Bank Holidays from April to October, plus Wednesdays during school holidays
Special Events: Throughout the year

Keith & Dufftown Railway (www.keith-dufftown-railway.co.uk)
Address: Dufftown Station, Dufftown, Banffshire AB55 4BA Location: A941, 1 mile north of Dufftown
Telephone: 01340 821181 Accessibility No information supplied
Length of line: 11 miles Stations on line: Dufftown, Loch Park, Drummuir, Towiemoor, Auchindachy, Keith Town, Keith Junction
Refreshment facilities: "Buffer Stop" at Dufftown Souvenir shop: At Keith Town station
Public Opening: Weekends from May to September plus Fridays from June to August
Special Events: Throughout the year
Membership Details:  Application form on web site.

Kirkless Light Railway (www.kirkleeslightrailway.com)
Address: Park Mill Way, Clayton West, Nr Huddersfield HD8 9XJ Telephone: 01484 865727
Accessibility No information supplied Stations on line Clayton West, Cuckoos Nest, Skelmanthorpe, Shelley Station
On site facilities: Olly Owl club
Public Opening: Weekends throughout the year, plus Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from late May until mid July, daily during school summer holidays
Special Events: Throughout the year

Lincolnshire Wolds Railway (www.lincolnshirewoldsrailway.co.uk)
Address: Ludborough Station, Station Road, Ludborough DN36 5SQ Location: Off A16, 5 miles north of Louth
Telephone: 01507 363881 Accessibility No information supplied
Length of line: Three quarters of a mile Stations on line: Ludborough
Refreshment facilities: The "Steaming Kettle" buffet car On site facilities: Museum
Souvenir shop: At Ludborough Car Park: Free parking at Ludborough
Public Opening: Most Sundays and Bank Holidays plus Wednesdays in August
Special Events: Throughout the year
Membership Details:  Application form on web site.

Ribble Steam Railway (www.ribblesteam.org.uk)
Address: Riversway Docklands, Preston PR2 2PD Location: Off A583 Riversway
Telephone: 01772 728800 Accessibility No information supplied
Refreshment facilities: The "Whistlestop" cafe On site facilities: Workshop Tour, Miniature Railway
Souvenir shop: At Docklands Car Park: Free parking at Docklands
Public Opening: Sundays in April, weekends from May to Sptember
Special Events: Throughout the year
Membership Details:  Application form on web site.



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