Airfield Line
Address of operating society: 18 Lochmore Close, Hinkley, Leics. LE10 0TY Location: Adjacent to Emergency Gate no. 2 of Coventry Airport on Rowley Road, off the A45 London Road.
OS Ref: SP 349750 Telephone (operating society): 01455 - 634373 (evenings only)
Length of line: 2 mile
Refreshment facilities: Buffet car On site facilities: Picnic area
Souvenir shop: On site Car Park: On site access from Rowley Road
Public Opening: Every Sunday and Bank Holiday from Easter until October as static displays. Please contact for details on operating days.

Avon Valley Railway (www.avonvalleyrailway.co.uk)
Address: Bitton Station,Willsbridge, Bristol. Location: Off A431, 1 mile north of Bitton village.
Telephone:  0117 932 5538  0117 932 7296 (timetable) OS Ref: ST 670705
Length of line: 3 miles Stations on line: Bitton
Refreshment facilities: Buffet car On site facilities: Toilets, picnic area & children's play area
Car Park: At Bitton
Public Opening: Late April until Early October for static display. Please contact for operating days.
Special Events: Santa Specials
Membership Details: Membership Secretary at above address.

Battlefield Line (www.battlefield-line-railway.co.uk)
Address: Shackerstone Station, Leicestershire Location: Off A444, 3 miles east of Twycross.
Telephone: 01827 - 880754 OS Ref: SK 379066
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: Membership Secretary at the above address.

Birmingham Museum of Science & Industry
Address: Millenium Point Location:  Landor Street, Birmingham
Telephone: 0121 - 236 - 1022 OS Ref: 

Birmingham Railway Museum (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 OS Ref: SP 105841
Length of line: 2 mile
Refreshment facilities: 'Chuffs' restaurant On site facilities: Viewing gallery, schools education service.
Souvenir shop: On site Car Park: On site
Public Opening: Open days only
Special Events: 
Membership Details:  From the museum office
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 - 722370 (timetable) OS Ref: TQ 403238
Length of line: 9 miles Stations on line: Sheffield Park and Horsted Keynes
Refreshment facilities: Restaurant at Sheffield Park, buffet at Horsted Keynes. 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
May 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: Membership Secretary at the above address

Bodmin & Wenford Railway (www.bodminandwenfordrailway.co.uk)
Address: Bodmin General Station, Bodmin, Cornwall PL31 1AQ Location: On B3269, ¾ mile from Bodmin town centre.
Telephone: 01208 - 73666 OS Ref: SX 073664
Length of line: 6½ miles
Refreshment facilities: Buffet at Bodmin General and most trains. On site facilities: Toilets and display of artefacts
Souvenir shop: Bodmin General Car Park: Bodmin General
Public Opening: Early April until late October not all operational days, however June to September has daily service
Special Events: Santa Specials
Membership Details: Mr. J. Tizzard, Bodmin Railway Preservation Society at the above address

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 / 825855 OS Ref: NT 003817
Length of line: 3½ miles Stations on line: Bo'ness and Birkhill
Refreshment facilities: Buffets at both Bo'ness and Birkhill, 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: Early April 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 OS Ref: TM 080806
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.uk)
Address: The Railway Station, Quainton, Bucks HP22 4BY Location: Turn off A41 at Waddesdon, 6 miles NW of Aylesbury
Telephone: 01296 - 655450 OS Ref: SP 738190
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 OS Ref: NO 603603
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.
Special Events: Santa Specials
Membership Details: Murray D. Duncan, 2 Binghill Cresent, Milltimber, Aberdeen

Chasewater Railway (www.chasewaterrailway.co.uk)
Address: Chasewater Park, Brownhills, Location: Off A5, near to junction with A452.
Telephone: 01543 - 452623 OS Ref: SK 034070
Length of line: 2 miles Refreshment facilities: Hot and cold buffet.
Souvenir shop: On site Car Park: Within Chasewater Park.
Public Opening: Sundays and Bank Holidays from Easter to the end of October.
Special Events: Santa Specials
Membership Details: Membership Secretary, Brownhills West Station, Hednesford Road, Brownhills West, Walsall WS8 7LT.

Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway (www.cprra.co.uk)
Address: Chinnor Station, Station Road, Chinnor, Oxen OX9 4ER. Location: On B4009, ½ west of village.
Telephone: 01844 354117,  01844 353535 (timetable) OS Ref: SP 750005
Length of line: 3½ miles
Refreshment facilities: Buffet plus buffet 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: Santa & Mince Pie Specials
Membership Details: Mr. Peter Harris, 12 Ann's Close, Aylesbury, Bucks.

Cholsey & Wallingford Railway (www.cholsey-wallingford-railway.com)
Address: Hithercroft Industrial Estate, St. Johns Road, Wallingford, Oxfordshire Location: Off A329, west of Wallingford.
Telephone: 01491 - 835067 (information) OS Ref: SU 599891
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 End September - every Sunday 11.00 to 1700 hrs.
Trains run first and third Sunday and bank holidays 1300 to 1630 hrs
Special Events: Santa Specials
Membership Details: Ian Bowyer at above address

Churnet Valley Railway (www.churnet-valley-railway.co.uk)
Address: Cheddleton Station, near Leek, Staffordshire Location: Off A520, ½ east of Cheddleton village.
Telephone: 08707 666 312 OS Ref: SJ 983519
Length of line: 5¼ miles Stations on line: Leebrook
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 1100 to 1730 hrs. October to March - Sundays 1200 to 1700 hrs
Special Events: Throughout the year
Membership Details: Membership Secretary at the above address

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 OS Ref: TL 774362
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: Daily for static displays except Christmas and January.
Steam days most Sundays between Easter and October plus Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from late July to early September.
Special Events: Throughout the year

Darlington 'Head of Steam' (www.darlington.gov.uk)
Address: North Road Station, Darlington, Co. Durham DL3 6ST Location: ¾ mile north of town centre,
off North Road (A 167)
Telephone: 01325 - 460532 OS Ref: NZ 289157
 Refreshment facilities: Buffet area open Spring Bank Holiday to mid-September On site facilities: Book shop and toilets
Souvenir shop: On site Car Park: On site
Public Opening: Daily from February to December, except Christmas and New Year, 1000 to 1700 hrs
Special Events: Throughout the year
Membership Details: Friends of Darlington Railway Museum, c/o at the above address

Dean Forest Railway (www.deanforestrailway.co.uk)
Address: Norchard Steam Centre, Norchard, Gloucestershire Location: On B4234, ¾ mile off A48 at Lydney.
Telephone:  01594 845840,  01594 - 843423 (information) OS Ref: SO 629044
Length of line: 4¼ miles Stations on line: Norchard, Lydney Junction
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 and Saturdays in August
Special Events: Throughout the year
Membership Details: Mr. R. Brammell, 4 Pool Ground, Higham, Gloucester GL2 8DJ.

Didcot Railway Centre (www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk)
Address: Didcot, Oxon OX11 7NJ Location: Adjacent to Didcot Parkway Station
Telephone: 01235 - 817200 OS Ref: SU 525907
Length of line: ¾ mile
Refreshment facilities: Refreshment room On site facilities: Museum and picnic area
Souvenir shop: On site Car Park: Didcot station
Public Opening: Saturdays and Sundays all year, daily early April until late September.
Steamdays: first and last Sunday each month from March until September, all Sundays in June to August and all Wednesdays in July and August
Special Events: Throughout the year
Membership Details: Richard Bullock at above address

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 OS Ref: TL 898289
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. Steam days: first Sunday of the month March until October plus Wednesdays in August
Special Events: Throughout the summer
Membership Details: Membership Secretary, 50 Ayr Way, Rise Park, Romford, Essex RM1 4UH

East Kent Railway (www.eastkentrailway.com)
Address: Shepherdswell Station, Shepherdswell, Dover, Kent. Location: ½ from A2, 7 miles north-west of Dover
Telephone: 01304 - 832042 OS Ref: TR 258483
Length of line: 2½ miles Stations on line: Shepherdswell and Eythorne
Refreshment facilities: Refreshment room 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: Mr. B. Hancock, 33 Beaufield, Whitfield, Dover CT16 3JW.

East Lancashire Railway (www.east-lancs-rly.co.uk)
Address: Bolton Street Station, Bury,
Lancashire BL9 0EY		 Location: Bury Interchange.
Telephone: 0161 - 764 - 7790 OS Ref: SD 803109
Length of line: 12 miles Stations on line: Bury, Ramsbottom and Rawtenstall
Refreshment facilities: Refreshment room plus buffet service on trains. On site facilities: 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.
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 OS Ref: ST 664429
Length of line: 2¾ miles Stations on line: Cranmore West, Merryfield Lane and Mendip Vale
Refreshment facilities: 'Whistle Stop' restaurant inside Cranmore car park 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, October and December, Wednesday to Sunday service from June to September plus daily service in July and August.
Special Events: Throughout the year
Membership Details: From above address, SAE for details

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) OS Ref: SE 007533
Length of line: 4½ miles Stations on line: Embsay and Bolton Abbey
Refreshment facilities: Buffet at Embsay and tea room at Bolton Abbey. Buffet service on most trains. On site facilities: Model railway
Souvenir shop: At Embsay Car Park: At both Embsay and Bolton Abbey.
Public Opening: Trains running each Sunday throughout the year plus Saturdays in June and September, and daily service in July and August (except Mondays and Fridays).
Special Events: Throughout the year
Membership Details: Membership secretary at above address

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 OS Ref: SH 571384
Length of line: 13½ miles of 1ft 11½ in gauge Stations on line: Porthmadog Harbour, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Boston Lodge, Minffordd, Penrhyn, Tan-y-Bwlch, Dduallt, Tanygrisiau
Refreshment facilities: 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 March until November, limited winter service.
Special Events: Throughout the year.
Membership Details: Ffestiniog Railway Society at above address

Museum of Transport, Glasgow (www.glasgowmuseums.com)
Address: Kelvin Hall, 1 Bunhouse Road, Glasgow G3 8DP
Telephone: 0141 287 2720 OS Ref: NS 565663
Refreshment facilities: Cafeteria On site facilities: Toilets and shop
Car Park: Opposite museum entrance
Public Opening: Open daily Monday to Saturday 1000 - 1700 hrs (except Tuesdays), Sunday 1400 - 1700 hrs.
As an economy measure, museum may be closed from April to September. Please contact for details.

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 OS Ref: SP 050322
Length of line: 10 miles Stations on line: Toddington, Winchcombe
Refreshment facilities: Cafeteria. On site facilities: Toilets and narrow gauge rides.
Souvenir shop: On site Car Park: On site
Public Opening: Open daily with trains running each weekend in March until October.
Special Events: Throughout the year.
Membership Details: From above address

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 - 230726 OS Ref: SK 543194
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. Saturday and Sunday lunches on 1315 train from Loughborough. On site facilities: Museum at Loughborough, picnic areas at Quorn and Rothley stations.
Souvenir shop: At Loughborough Car Parks: At Quorn and Rothley stations.
Public Opening: Weekends throughout the year plus daily service from mid-May to mid-September.
Special Events: Throughout the year
Membership Details: Membership Secretary, Main Line Steam Trust PLC at above address

Museum of Science and Industry, Manchester (www.msim.org.uk)
Address: Liverpool Road Station, Liverpool Road, Castlefield, Manchester M3 4JP Location: Entrance in Lower Byrom Street
Telephone: 0161 - 832 - 2244 OS Ref: SJ 831987
Refreshment facilities: Xpressions coffee shop and Kites Cafe.
Souvenir shop: On site Car Park: On site
Public Opening: Open daily 1000 to 1700 hrs. Closed for Christmas.
Special Events: Castlefield Carnival

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 884343 (timetable) OS Ref: SZ 556898
Length of line: 5 miles Stations on line: Havenstreet, Wootton and Smallbrook Junction
Refreshment facilities: Light snacks available. On site facilities: Museum at Havenstreet.
Souvenir shop: At Havenstreet. Car Park: At Havenstreet.
Public Opening: Late March to end of April - Sundays and Thursdays.
May - Sundays and Wednesdays.
June to late September - Daily.
October - Sundays and Thursdays.
Special Events: Summer Steam Extravaganza, Santa Specials
Membership Details: Membership Secretary at above address

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 - 647777 (timetable) OS Ref: SE 034371
Length of line: 4¼ miles Stations on line: Haworth, Keighley, Ingrow West, Oxenhope, Damems, Oakworth
Refreshment facilities: Buffet restaurant at Oxenhope and buffet bar at Keighley. 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: Winter diesel railbus service every weekend in December.
Steam/diesel services on other weekends plus daily service from mid-June until 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 - 765155 OS Ref: TQ 882336
Length of line: 10½ miles Stations on line: Tenterden Town, Rolvenden, Wittersham Road, Northiam
Refreshment facilities: Buffet bar at Tenterden Town and Northiam, plus buffet on many trains. On site facilities: Colonel Stephens' Railway Museum.
Souvenir shop: Tenterden Town. Car Park: At Tenterden and Northiam.
Public Opening: March - Sundays only
April to October - Weekends and Bank Holidays.
June and September - Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
July and August - Daily service.
Special Events: Throughout the year
Membership Details: New Members Secretary at the above address

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 OS Ref: SD 349843
Length of line: 3½ miles Stations on line: Haverthwaite, Newby Bridge, Lakeside
Refreshment facilities: Buffet 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 OS Ref: TQ 452171
Length of line: 1 mile Stations on line: Isfield
Refreshment facilities: Restaurant. On site facilities: Museum and picnic area.
Souvenir shop: On site Car Park: On site
Public Opening: Every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday throughout the year plus Saturdays in July. Daily service (except Mondays) in August.
Special Events: Throughout the year.

Liverpool Museum
Address: William Brown Street, Liverpool L3 8EN Telephone: 0151 - 207 0001
Refreshment facilities: Cafe OS Ref: SJ 349908
Souvenir shop: In museum Car Park: Public car parks nearby
Public Opening: Monday to Saturday 1000 - 1700 hrs, Sunday 1200 - 1700 hrs.

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 - 860951 (timetable) OS Ref: SJ 214422
Length of line: 7½ miles Stations on line: Llangollen, Berwyn, Deeside Halt, Glyndyfrdwy, Carrog.
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 May to October.
Special Events: Throughout the year.
Membership Details: Mr. David Short, at the above address.

Middleton Railway (www.middletonrailway.org.uk)
Address: Moor Road, Leeds LS10 2JQ Location: Off junction 45 of M1.
Telephone: 0113 - 271 0320 OS Ref: SE 302309
Length of line: 1¼ miles Stations on line: Moor Road
Refreshment facilities: Cafeteria On site facilities: Museum
Souvenir shop: On site Car Park: In Moor Road.
Public Opening: Every Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday from early April until the end of October.
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 OS Ref: SK 403520
Length of line: Standard gauge 3½ miles, narrow gauge 0.8 mile. Stations on line: Butterley, Hammersmith
Refreshment facilities: Buffet at Butterley station 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: Every weekend and Bank Holidays from late January to early November.
Every Wednesday early April to late October.
Daily from mid-July to early September.
Special Events: Throughout the year.
Membership Details: J. Hett at the above address

National Railway Museum (www.nrm.org.uk)
Address: Leeman Road, York YO2 4XJ Location: ½ mile from York station.
Telephone: 01904 - 621261 OS Ref: SE 594519
Refreshment facilities: Restaurant On site facilities: Museum and reference library by appointment.
Souvenir shop: On site Car Park: On site
Public Opening: Daily - weekdays 1000 to 1800 hrs. Closed for Christmas and New Year.
Membership Details: The Secretary, Friends of the National Railway Museum at the above address

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) OS Ref: TL 093979
Length of line: 7½ miles Stations on line: Wansford, Orton Mere, Ferry Meadows, Peterborough NVR
Refreshment facilities: Buffets at Wansford and Orton Mere plus bar on most trains. 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: January to March - Sundays only.
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.
Membership Details: Bill Foreman at the above address.

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) OS Ref: TG 156420
Length of line: 5¼ miles Stations on line: Sheringham, Weybourne, Kelling Heath Park, Holt
Refreshment facilities: Buffets at Sheringham and Weybourne On site facilities: Museum at Sheringham
Souvenir shop: At Sheringham and Weybourne Car Park: At Sheringham, Weybourne and Holt.
Public Opening: Please contact for details
Special Events: Santa Specials
Membership Details: Clive Morris at the above address

Beamish Open Air Museum (www.beamish.org.uk)
Address: Beamish, Co. Durham DH9 0RG Location: Off A693, 6 miles north-west of Chester - le - Street.
Telephone: 0191 370 4000 OS Ref: NZ 217547
Refreshment facilities: Several cafeterias on site. Car Park: On site
On site facilities: Centred around a 200 acre site showing life in Northern England in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Buildings include shops, garage, sweet shop and a sweet factory. The Colliery Village has cottages and a school together with a mine and pithead. Station has locomotives on static display.
Public Opening: April to October - Daily 1000 to 1700 hrs (mid-July to early September 1000 to 1800 hrs).
November to March - Daily, except Mondays and Fridays, 1000 to 1600 hrs.
Special Events: Throughout the year

North Woolwich Station Museum
Address: Pier Road, North Woolwich, London E16 2JJ Telephone: 02074 747244
OS Ref: TQ 433798 On site facilities: Museum shop
Car Park:  In adjoining streets only.
Public Opening: April to September - Saturday to Wednesday.
Closed Thursday and Friday and during the winter.

North Yorkshire Moors Railway (www.nymr.co.uk)
Address: Pickering Station, Pickering, North Yorkshire. Location: On A170, 300 yds from junction with A169
Telephone: 01751 - 472508 OS Ref: SE 797842
Length of line: 18 miles Stations on line: Pickering, Grosmont, Goathland, Levisham
Refreshment facilities: Buffets at Pickering, Grosmont and Goathland and also on most trains. On site facilities: Museum
Souvenir shop: At Pickering, Grosmont and Goathland. Car Park: At Pickering, Grosmont, Goathland and Levisham
Public Opening: Daily Easter to early November
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 OS Ref: SP 735666
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 November
Special Events: Throughout the year.
Membership Details: Mr. I. Rivett at the above address

Paignton & Dartmouth Railway (www.paignton-steamrailway.co.uk)
Address: Queen's Park Station, Paignton, Devon Location: Off A379, close to sea front
Telephone: 01803 - 555872 OS Ref: SX 889606
Length of line: 7 miles Stations on line: Queen's Park, Goodrington, Churston, Kingswear
Refreshment facilities: Buffets at Paignton and Kingswear. On site facilities: 
Souvenir shop:  Car Park: Paignton, Goodrington and Dartmouth.
Public Opening: Easter until October
Special Events: Santa Specials
Membership Details: Andrew Matthews at the above address.

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 OS Ref: SK 294601
Length of line: 4 miles Stations on line: Matlock, Buxton, Darley Dale and Rowsley South.
Refreshment facilities: Buffets at Darley Dale and Rowsley South. On site facilities: Toilets.
Souvenir shop: Matlock, Darley Dale and Rowsley South. Car Park: Matlock, Darley Dale and Rowsley South.
Public Opening: Please contact for details.
Special Events: Throughout the year.

Plym Valley Railway (www.plymrail.co.uk)
Address: Marsh Mills Station, Coypool Road, Marsh Mills, Plymouth, Devon PL7 4NL OS Ref: SX 517564
Length of line: ¾ mile Refreshment facilities: Marsh Mills and Coypool (Sundays only)
Souvenir shop: Marsh Mills and Coypool (Sundays only) Car Park: On site.
Public Opening: Please contact for details.
Special Events: Please contact for details
Membership Details: Pat Elbrolo, 75 Rigdale Close, Eggbuckland, Plymouth, Devon PL6 5PR.

Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway (www.pontypool-and-blaenavon.co.uk)
Telephone: 01495 - 772263 OS Ref: SO 237093
Stations on line: Furnace Sidings, Whistle Inn Refreshment facilities: Light refreshment bar
Souvenir shop: On site Car Park: Adjacent to site
Public Opening: Easter to end of September - Sundays and Bank Holidays only
Special Events: Santa Specials
Membership Details: From above address

Rutland Railway Museum (www.rutlandrailwaymuseum.org.uk)
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 OS Ref: SK 886137
Length of line: ¾ mile
Refreshment facilities: On site On site facilities: Museum, picnic areas, largest display of preserved quarry freight stock in the UK.
Souvenir shop: On site Car Park: On site
Public Opening: Open weekends or by arrangement, please contact for details
Special Events: Please contact for details
Membership Details: Membership Secretary at the above address

Scottish Industrial Railway Centre
Address: Minnivey Colliery, Dalmellington, Ayrshire Location: Off B741, 1½ miles from Dalmellington village.
Telephone: 01292 - 531144 OS Ref: NS 476674
Length of line: 2¼ mile
Refreshment facilities: buffet On site facilities: Guided tours, museum, narrow gauge demonstration line.
Souvenir shop: On site Car Park: On site
Public Opening: Open for static display with limited facilities on Saturdays, June to end of September
Special Events: Throughout the year
Membership Details: Mr. F. Beattie, 1 McKnight Avenue, Waterside, Fenwick, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire

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 OS Ref: SO 793753
Length of line: 16 miles Stations on line: Bewdley, Bridgnorth, Kidderminster Town, Arley, Highley, Hampton Loade, Northwood Halt, Country Park Halt.
Refreshment facilities: At most stations and trains but not on all operating days. On site facilities: Model railways at Bewdley, Kidderminster and Hampton Loade.
Souvenir shops: Bridgnorth and Kidderminster Town. Car Parks: At all main stations.
Public Opening: Weekends during the whole year plus daily service between mid-May and early October.
Special Events: Throughout the year
Membership Details: Mrs. Pauline Stribblehill at the above address

South Devon Railway (www.southdevonrailway.org)
Address: Buckfastleigh Station, Buckfastleigh, Devon TQ11 0DT Location: Off A38, east of village.
Telephone: 01364 - 642338 OS Ref: SX 747663
Length of line: 7 miles Stations on line: Buckfastleigh, Staverton and Totnes
Refreshment facilities: Buffet at Buckfastleigh. On site facilities: Museum at Buckfastleigh.
Souvenir shop: On the train. Car Park: At all stations.
Public Opening: Please contact for details
Special Events: Please contact for details
Membership Details: South Devon Railway Association at the above address.

South Yorkshire Railway
Address: Barrow Road Railway Sidings, Barrow Road, Meadowhall, Wincobank, Sheffield S9 1LA Location: Off M1 junction 34
Telephone: 0114 - 242 4405 OS Ref: SK 389922
Length of line: 3½ miles
Souvenir shop: On site Car Park: On site
Public Opening: Please contact for details.
Special Events: Please contact for details.
Membership Details: From above address.

Stephenson Railway Museum
Address: Middle Engine Lane, West Chirton, North Tyneside OS Ref: NZ 396576
Telephone 0191 200 7146 Car Park: 
Public Opening: Weekends and Bank Holidays only from Easter to September.
Special Events: Please contact for details

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 OS Ref: NH 898131
Length of line: 9½ miles Stations on line: Aviemore, Boat of Garten
Refreshment facilities: Buffet on most trains. On site facilities: Museum and picnic area at Boat of Garten.
Souvenir shop: At Aviemore and Boat of Garten. Car Park: At Aviemore and Boat of Garten.
Public Opening: Early April to end of October - Wednesdays and Sundays. Daily service from early June to mid-October.
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 OS Ref: SZ 026789
Length of line: 6 miles Stations on line: Swanage, Herston Halt, Harman's Cross, Corfe Castle and Norden.
Refreshment facilities: Buffet car on most 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.
Public Opening: Weekends throughout the year plus daily service from early April to end of October.
Special Events: Please contact for details
Membership Details: Sue Payne, Secretary, Southern Steam Trust, c/o the above address

Swindon & Cricklade Railway (www.swindon-cricklade-railway.org)
Address: Blunsdon Station, Tadpole Lane, Blunsdon, Swindon, Wiltshire SN2 4DZ Location: Tadpole Lane runs between B4553 and the village of Blunsdon St. Andrew.
Telephone: 01793 - 771615 (weekends only) OS Ref: SU 110897
Length of line: 1 mile Stations on line: Blunsdon
Refreshment facilities: Buffet on station. On site facilities: Museum
Souvenir shop: At Blunsden. Car Park: On Tadpole Lane.
Public Opening: Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year. Please contact for details on steam days.
Special Events: Santa Specials
Membership Details: Membership Secretary at the above address

Talyllyn Railway (www.talyllyn.co.uk)
Address: Wharf Station, Tywyn, Gwynedd LL36 9EY Location: Off A493 in Tywyn village.
Telephone: 01654 - 710472 OS Ref: SH 586005
Length of line: 7¼ miles, 2ft 3in gauge Stations on line: Tywyn Wharf, Tywyn Pendre, Rhydyronen, Brynglas, Dolgoch Falls, Abergynolwyn, Nant Gwernol
Refreshment facilities: Buffet at Tywyn Wharf and Abergynolwyn On site facilities: Picnic areas at Dolgoch Falls and Abergynolwyn. Museum at Tywyn Wharf.
Souvenir shop: At Tywyn Wharf and Abergynolwyn. Car Park: At Tywyn Wharf, Dolgoch Falls and Abergynolwyn.
Public Opening: Sundays only fromend of February to end of March. Daily from April until the end of October.
Special Events: Race the Train event in August plus others throughout the year.
Membership Details: Mr. A. Johnston, 9 Reynolds Way, Croydon, Surrey CR0 5JW

Telford Steam Railway (www.telfordsteamrailway.co.uk)
Address: The Old Loco Shed, Horsehay, Telford TF4 2LT Location: Off roundabout on B4373
OS Ref: SJ 675073 Length of line:  1 mile
Refreshment facilities: On site. On site facilities: Model railway, picnic area, narrow gauge steam tramway.
Public Opening: Easter to end of September - Sundays only with steam hauling usually on the last Sunday of the month.

The Railway Age (www.therailwayage.co.uk)
Address: Vernon Way, Crewe Location: ½ mile north of town centre.
Telephone: 01270 - 212130 OS Ref: SJ 709552
Refreshment facilities: 'Brief Encounter' buffet On site facilities: Picnic area, children's corner, exhibition hall and hands-on signal boxes.
Souvenir shop: On site Car Park: On site or within town centre in Forge Street and Oak Street.
Public Opening: Daily, 1000 - 1600 hrs. Please contact for steam operating timetable.
Special Events: Please contact for details.
Membership Details: Heritage Centre Supporters Association at the above address

Tiverton Museum (www.tivertonmuseum.org.uk)
Address: St. Andrew Street, Tiverton, Devon EX16 6PH Location: Signposted from town centre.
Telephone: 01884 - 256295 OS Ref: SS 955224
Refreshment facilities: Small snack bar. On site facilities: Museum.
Souvenir shop: In museum. Car Park: Not on site.
Public Opening: Daily from 1030 to 1630 hrs. Closed Sundays and from 24 December to 31 January.

Vale of Rheidol Railway (www.rheidolrailway.co.uk)
Address: The Locomotive Shed, Park Avenue, Aberystwyth, Dyfed SY23 1PG Location: Park Avenue is off junction with Mill Street and Alexandra Street.
Telephone: 01970 - 625819 OS Ref: SN 587812
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 Devil's Bridge. On site facilities: Walks to Mynach Falls and Devil's Punch Bowl.
Souvenir shop: At Aberystwyth. Car Park: Off Park Avenue.
Public Opening: Daily from mid-April to the beginning of October

Mid - Hants Railway (www.watercressline.co.uk)
Address: Alresford Station, Alresford, Hants SO24 9JG Location: Off B3047 close to junction with B3046.
Telephone: 01962 - 733810 OS Ref: SU 588325
Length of line: 10 miles Stations on line: Alresford, Ropley, Medstead & Four Marks, Alton
Refreshment facilities: Buffet on most 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: Sundays in February, Weekends and Bank Holidays from March to the end of October. Wednesdays in June to mid-July plus daily service from late July to early September.
Special Events: Throughout the year
Membership Details: Membership Secretary at the above address

Welshpool & Llanfair 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 OS Ref: SJ 107069
Length of line: 8 miles of 2ft 6in gauge Stations on line: Llanfair Caereinion, Castle Caereinion, Sylfaen, Welshpool
Refreshment facilities: Light refreshments at Llanfair Caereinion On site facilities: Picnic areas at Welshpool and Llanfair Caereinion. Engine no. 12 is displayed with acces to the footplate.
Souvenir shops: Welshpool and Llanfair Caereinion. Car Park: Welshpool and Llanfair Caereinion.
Public Opening: Weekends and Bank Holidays from Easter to the end of September. Daily service mid-July to early September.
Special Events: Narrow gauge steam gala, early September, Santa Specials
Membership Details: John Parkinson, 124 London Road, Long Sutton, Spalding, Lincolnshire PE12 9EE

West Somerset Railway (www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk)
Address: The Railway Station, Minehead, Somerset. Location: Close to seafront within Minehead.
Telephone: 01643 - 704996 OS Ref: SS 975463
Length of line: 19½ miles Stations on line: Minehead, Dunster, Blue Anchor, Washford, Watchet, Williton, Doniford Beach Halt, Stogumber, Crowcombe, Bishop's Lydeard
Refreshment facilities: Buffet on most trains and 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, Williton and Bishops Lydeard, although some parking at all stations except Doniford Beach.
Public Opening: Please contact for details
Special Events: Throughout the year.
Membership Details: West Somerset Railway Association, The Railway Station, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton TA4 3BX.

Cambrian Railway Society (www.cambrianrailwaystrust.co.uk)
Address: Oswestry Station yard, Oswald Road, Oswestry, Shropshire. Location: Off B5069, close to town centre.
Telephone: 01691 - 671749 OS Ref: SJ 294297
Length of line: 1 mile Refreshment facilities: 'Whistle Stop' refreshment room inside former Llansantffraid signalbox on certain days.
On site facilities: Oswestry Transport Museum including various railwayana. Car Park: On site
Public Opening: Please contact for details.

London Transport Museum (www.ltmuseum.co.uk)
Address: Covent Garden, London WC2E 7BB Telephone: 02073 796344
OS Ref: TQ 303809 Refreshment facilities: Café.
Souvenir shop: On site On site facilities: Museum and lecture theatre.
Public Opening: Open daily 1000 - 1800 hrs ( Fridays 1100 - 1800 hrs ).

Mangapps Farm Railway (www.mangapps.co.uk)
Address: Southminster Road, Burnham - on - Crouch, Essex CM0 8QQ. Location: Off B1021, 1 mile north of Burnham.
Telephone: 01621 - 784898 OS Ref: TQ 948976
Length of line: ¾ mile
Refreshment facilities: Cafeteria. On site facilities: Toilets and picnic areas.
Souvenir shop: On site Car Park: On site
Public Opening: Open weekends and Bank Holidays March to December with steam trains running the first Sunday of each month and every Sunday during August and December.
Special Events: Throughout the year.

Mid - Norfolk Railway (www.mnr.org.uk)
Address: The Railway Station, Station Road, East Dereham, Norfolk NR19 1DF. Location: Off B1147.
Telephone: 01362 - 690633 OS Ref: TF 995136
Length of line: 11 miles Stations on line: East Dereham
Refreshment facilities: 'Railway Buffet' at East Dereham. On site facilities: 'Goods Handling Throughout the Ages' museum.
Souvenir shop: On site Car Park: On site
Public Opening: Please contact for details.
Special Events: Please contact for details.
Membership Details: Stuart Moye, 21 The Brambles, Ware, Herts SG12 0XU

Nottingham Heritage Centre
Address: Mere Way, Ruddington, Nottingham NG11 6NX. Location: Off A60, west of Ruddington.
Telephone: 0115 - 940 5905 OS Ref: SK 565338
Refreshment facilities: Café. On site facilities: Miniature railway, bus museum and picnic area.
Souvenir shop: On site Car Park: On site
Public Opening: Sundays and Bank Holidays from Easter until mid-October.
Membership Details: From above address

Spa Valley Railway (www.spavalleyrailway.co.uk)
Address: Tunbridge Wells West Station, Nevill Terrace, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Location: Off A26 near to junction with A267.
Telephone: 01892 - 537715 OS Ref: TQ 580382
Length of line: 4 miles Stations on line: Tunbridge Wells West and Groombridge.
Refreshment facilities: Buffet car at Tunbridge Wells West. On site facilities: Museum at Tunbridge Wells West.
Souvenir shop: At Tunbridge Wells West. Car Park: At Tunbridge Wells West.
Public Opening: Weekends from March until October plus Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in July and August.
Special Events: Please contact for details.
Membership Details: Membership Secretary at above address.

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,  01267 - 230666 (information) OS Ref: SN 420258
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.
Souvenir shop: At Bronwydd Arms Car Park: At Bronwydd Arms
Public Opening:  Please contact for operating days.
Special Events: Santa Specials

Swansea Vale Railway
Address: Six Pit Junction, Swansea. Location: Off A4217, 3 miles from M4 junction 44.
Telephone: 01792 - 461000 OS Ref: SN 683969
Length of line: 3½ miles Stations on line: Six Pit Junction, Nany - Y - Ffin Road, Llansamlet.
Refreshment facilities: Snacks on train on operating days only.
Souvenir shop: On train on operating days only. Car Park: At Six Pit Junction and Upper Bank.
Public Opening: Daily throughout the year for static displays. Please contact for operating days.
Special Events: Throughout the year.
Membership Details: G. Fuller, Swansea Vale Railway Society, 21 Elmhurst Cresent, St. Thomas, Swansea SA1 8EA.

Barry Island Railway (www.valeglamrail.co.uk)
Address: Barry Island Station, Barry, Glamorgan. Location: On A4050.
Length of line: 1½ miles OS Ref: SS 118666
Refreshment facilities: Buffet 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).

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