Organisations :: Rail

Blaenavon Railway - Highest preserved railway line in Wales. Lists days of operation, locomotives, rolling stock and admission prices.
Meta Description: [ Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway, Pontypool & Blaenavon, Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway, Pontypool, Blaenavon, Steam railways, diesel, steam, railways, heritage railways, heritage ]

Cricklade Railway - Wiltshire's only standard-gauge heritage steam railway. Situated near Swindon.

East Sussex Railway - The Kent East Sussex Railway operates a 10.5 mile steam heritage railway between the historic town for Tenterden in Kent and Bodiam Castle in Sussex.

500 East Sussex Railway Operating Department - Find out what it takes to operate a heritage steam railway. This site contains technical information relating to the operation of steam locomotives and details of how you can volunteer to work on them.

Great Northern Joint Railway Society - The MGN Society is dedicated to preserving unique railway heritage in East Anglia, especially that of the Midland and Great Northern Joint Railway. The support organisation for the North Norfolk Railway.

Kinneil Railway - Runs along the shores of the Forth from the small town of Bo'ness to the Fireclay Mines at Birkhill. Travel By steam train, and be transported back to a bygone age.
Meta Description: [ Central Scotland's Steam Railway by the Firth of Forth. Operated by the Scottish Railway Preservation Society ]

Wallingford Railway - A preserved former Great Western Railway branchline, connecting the national rail network with the market town of Wallingford, South Oxfordshire, UK. Steam trains run on selected weekends.

Wenford Steam Railway. - Enjoy a relaxing journey by Steam Train combined with countryside walks, a pub lunch or a visit to historic Lanhydrock House for a memorable day out.

Worth Valley Railway - The Keighley and Worth Valley Railway in West Yorkshire, north east England runs steam trains 5-miles up the Worth Valley to Haworth and Oxenhope

500 Aln Valley Railway Society - Dedicated to the re-instatement of the 3 mile former British Rail (BR) railroad branch line from the East Coast main line at Alnmouth to the County town of Alnwick, seat of the Duke of Northumberland.

Avon Valley Railway - Preserved railway offering steam-hauled trips through the River Avon valley close to Bristol and Bath.
Meta Description: [ Bristol & Bath's nearest and most-loved preserved railway, offering steam & diesel train & boat rides through the scenic River Avon Valley. Ideal for families and enthusiasts alike, this volunteer-run steam railway provides a great day out whatever the weather. ]

Ayrshire Railway Preservation Group - Preserved industrial steam locomotives from Ayrshire's industrial heritage. News, Steam Day Events and extensive gallery of rolling stock.

Bluebell Railway - Visitor information, timetable, events and news. Large collection of Southern steam locomotives running services from Sheffield Park to Kingscote in Sussex.
Meta Description: [ Visitor information, timetable, events and news from the Bluebell Railway. Largest collection of Southern steam locomotives, one of the top 10 tourist attractions in Sussex. ]

Buckinghamshire Railway Centre - Buckinghamshire Railway Centre is a working steam museum. Information, and timetable for running.
Meta Description: [ Buckinghamshire Railway Centre ]

Cambrian Railways Trust. - Securing the restoration of the Cambrian Railways, in Oswestry, mid Wales.

Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway - Travel on seven miles of this ex-GWR branch line in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
Meta Description: [ The C&PR Railway is a friendly ex-GWR branch line passing along the foot of the Chiltern Hills. The 3 ½ mile journey affords outstanding views across the vale of Aylesbury. A steam and diesel train service is operated weekends from Easter till Halloween. Day out with Thomas and Santa Specials al... ]

Cotswold Steam Preservation - Cotswold Steam Preservation are dedicated to the return of Great Western Railway (G.W.R.) 28XX class 2-8-0 number 2807 to steam.
Meta Description: [ Cotswold Steam Preservation - Owners of No 2807 ]

East Anglian Railway Museum - East Anglian Railway Museum - Official site of the museum, near Colchester, Essex. This site includes details of steam days, events diary, rail tours and special events.
Meta Description: [ Steam Days, Special Events, Day out with Thomas and Railway Experience Courses at the East Anglian Railway Museum ]

East Lancashire Light Railway - Steam or Diesel travel from Bury to Rawtenstall. Timetable, history, photographs and links.

East Somerset Railway - Preserved Steam Railway running on the through the Mendip hills near Shepton Mallet in Somerset.
Meta Description: [ The East Somerset Railway is a preserved Steam Railway running through the Mendip hills near Shepton Mallet in Somerset, UK. You can enjoy a meal on the Mendip Belle Wine & Dine trains, try driving a steam engine or visit one of our events. ]

Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway, Yorkshire Dales - Known as Yorkshire's Friendly Line, the Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway has picnic areas, buffet cars, café, and a gift and book shop (open daily). Steam trains run every Sunday throughout the year

EPB Preservation Group - Preservation and operation of Southern Electric Multiple Units on the East Kent Railway.

Foxfield Steam Railway - The Foxfield Railway was constructed in 1893 to carry coal from Foxfield Colliery to the North Staffordshire Railway at Blythe Bridge. Following the closure of the colliery in 1965 the line was rescued by the volunteers of the Foxfield Light Railway Society, who today operate the line as a passenger-carrying railway.The railway was built at minimum cost to the mine owners and hence steep gradients and sharp bends abound.

Furness Railway Trust - The Furness Railway Trust owns Britain's oldest working standard gauge steam locomotive FR No 20, and is a leading force in railway preservation in the English Lake District.
Meta Description: [ The Furness Railway Trust, Registered Charity 1005211, owns the oldest working standard gauge steam locomotive in Britain, Furness Railway Number 20, and is a major player in railway heritage in the North West of England. ]

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway - Preserved historic railway with period stations at Toddington, Winchcombe and Cheltenham Racecourse. Events throughout the year.
Meta Description: [ The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway (GWR) is a steam and diesel heritage railway in the English Cotswolds. ]

Great Central Railway - Main line steam train from Loughborough. Runs most weekends and some weekdays throughout the year. Includes diary of forthcoming events and timetable.
Meta Description: [ Great Central Railway's Home Page ]

GWR Preservation Group - The GWR Preservation Group maintains the largest independent preserved railway collection in London and aims to preserve London's rich railway heritage.
Meta Description: [ The Great Western Railway Preservation Group is dedicated to preserving London's rich railway heritage. Based in Southall, the GWRPG is successfully restoring vintage steam and diesel locomotives and rolling stock. ]

Isle of Wight Steam Railway - Passes through five and a half miles of unspoiled Island countryside.
Meta Description: [ Visit the Isle of Wight Steam Railway and travel through beautiful countryside in carriages built in a bygone age pulled by vintage steam locomotives. One of the top tourist attractions on the Isle of Wight. ]

Lincolnshire Wolds Railway - Standard gauge steam railway in Lincolnshire open to the public. The location is part of the original Great Northern Railway.
Meta Description: [ Come and visit us at the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway. We are the only standard guage steam railway in Lincolnshire open to the public. The location is part of the original Great Northen Railway, which opened in 1848. ]

Llangollen Railway - Preserved line currently running from Llangollen to Carrog. Timetable, fares, guide to the line, and stock lists.
Meta Description: [ Information about the Llangollen Railway - timetable, fares, guide to the line, and stock lists ]

Main Line Steam Trust - Main Line Steam Trust is the charitable support body for Great Central Railway. History, projects, fundraising and membership information

Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society - Official site of Ex British Railways Steam Locomotive No 35028 Clan Line which is maintained and run on the main line in the UK by the MNLPS.

404 Midland Class Twenty Association - The MCTA preserve, own and run D8048 an ex-British Rail class 20 diesel locomotive based at the Battlefield Line, Shackerstone, Leicestershire.

500 Midland Railway Centre - Preserved railway at Butterley, Derbyshire, England

Nene Valley Railway, Peterborough, UK - NVR is a standard gauge railway and home for a wide variety of locomotives and rolling stock, many in regular use. Based near Peterborough, UK

North Norfolk Railway - The North Norfolk Railway is a preserved steam railway connecting the town of Sheringham to the picturesque Georgian town of Holt.
Meta Description: [ Website of the North Norfolk Railway ]

North Somerset Heritage Trust - Provides project and membership information about North Somerset Railway Company which plans to re-open the rail link between Radstock and Frome. Includes picture library and newsletters.
Meta Description: [ The North Somerset Heritage Trust intends to re-open the disused (but intact) rail link between Radstock and Frome in England in the UK. ]

500 North Tyneside Steam Railway Association - Based at the Stephenson Railway Museum, Wallsend near Newcastle, the society runs trains between Middle Engine Lane and Percy Main. The museum has many exhibits from the North East of England.

North Yorkshire Moors Railway - The North Yorkshire Moors Railway operates steam trains along an 18 mile line between the market town of Pickering and the village of Grosmont, through the heart of the North York Moors National Park.
Meta Description: [ Visit the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and experience the countryside at this steam trains attraction ]

North Yorkshire Moors Railway - The North Yorkshire Moors Railway provides some 18 Miles of preserved steam railway running through the spectacular scenery of the North Yorkshire Moors.
Meta Description: [ The North Yorkshire Moors Railway provides some 18 Miles of preserved steam railway running through the spectacular scenery ofthe North Yorkshire Moors. ]

Northampton and Lamport Railway - Heritage steam and classic diesel operated tourist railway, located in Northamptonshire.
Meta Description: [ Northampton and Lamport Railway - Reliving a Bygone Age - Heritage steam and classic diesel operated tourist railway located in Northamptonshire. ]

Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway - Steam Railway from Paignton to Churston and Kingswear in Devon.

Project 62 Home Page - USA type 0-6-0 tank locomotive 30075 based on the East Somerset Railway.
Meta Description: [ The home page of Project 62, the owning group of USA type 0-6-0 tank locomotive 30075 ]

Royal Scots Grey - English Electric class 55 locomotive 550222 Royal Scots Grey. Formerly D9000 and now owned by Beaver Sports
Meta Description: [ Royal Scots Grey Official home of Deltic Type 5 Locomotive 55022 owned by Beaver Sports. ]

Scottish Railway Preservation Society - The Scottish Railway Preservation Society site at Bo'ness, and in particular, the Carriage and Wagon department.

Severn Valley Railway. - Steam railway running between Kidderminster and Bridgenorth. Timetable, special events, route and steam train driving school information.
Meta Description: [ The official website of the Severn Valley Railway. ]

South Devon Railway - Ashburton Branch in South Devon, running steam trains from Totnes to Buckfastleigh.
Meta Description: [ South Devon Railway Home Page ]

Southern Locomotives - Based in Swanage, Southern Locomotives restores, maintains and operates steam railway locomotives

Strathspey Railway - Information on the Strathspey Steam Railway in the Highlands of Scotland. Operating steam trains throughout the year.

Swanage Railway - Preserved steam railway running from Swanage to Norden in the Purbeck area of Dorset.
Meta Description: [ The Swanage Railway's illustrated pages give full details of current services, timetables and fares on this picturesque preserved steam railway in the Purbeck area of Dorset, UK. ]

Swanage Railway Trust - The SRT is the preservation body that operates the Swanage Railway. This site provides a wide array of news and resources for members, volunteers, visitors and enthusiasts.

Swansea Vale Railway - A preserved steam railway, offering the public the chance to ride behind a vintage steam loco.
Meta Description: [ Swansea Vale Railway, an historic standard-gauge preserved steam railway in the second city of Wales ]

The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust - The trust has a development project to build a new A1 Peppercorn 4-6-2 steam engine from scratch using original plans and new manufacturing methods. The locomotive will be called the Tornado.

The Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway - The Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway is an ex GWR branch line in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire operated as hertige railway offering steam and diesel hauled train rides.

The Class 40 Preservation Society - Owners of ex-British Rail mainline diesel electric locomotives 40135 and 40145. Based at the East Lancashire Railway, Bury, Greater Manchester, UK.
Meta Description: [ The Class 40 Preservation Society homepage. Owners of 40135 and 40145, English Electric Type 4 British Rail Class 40 ex main line diesel electric locomotives. Based at East Lancashire Railway, Bury, Lancashire, UK. ]

The Dartmoor Railway - Okehampton to Crediton, Devon - The Dartmoor Railway operates on the route of the old Southern line from Crediton to Okehampton and Meldon Quarry.
Meta Description: [ The Dartmoor Railway operates on the route of the old Southern line from Crediton to Okehampton and Meldon Quarry. A British Heritage Railway with timetable information on the Dartmoor Pony services ]

The Derwent Railway Society (Cumbria) - The Derwent Railway Society is based in Cockermouth, Cumbria, England. It was formed in 1979 and is dedicated to the preservation of local railway artifacts and railway heritage in Cumbria.

The ELR Bury Diesel Group - UK railway preservation group for dmu's, diesel electric, diesel hydraulic and shunting locomotives at the East Lancashire Railway, Bury, Manchester. Diesel events and information.
Meta Description: [ ELR Bury Diesel Group - UK railway preservation group for dmu's, diesel electric, diesel hydraulic and shunting locomotives at East Lancashire Railway, Bury, UK. Diesel events and information. ]

The Lavender Line - A preserved railway run solely by volunteers, located in the village of Isfield in East Sussex, England.

The Mid-Norfolk Railway - Details of services running from Dereham to Wymondham Abbey.
Meta Description: [ The Mid-Norfolk Railway is a standard-gauge preserved railway, running through the heart of rural Norfolk. ]

The Midland Diesel Group - Preserved diesel and electric locomotives at the Midland Railway Centre, Derbyshire, UK
Meta Description: [ The Midland Diesel Group, the modern traction section of the Midland Railway Centre ]

UK Heritage Railways - The official site of the Heritage Railway Association, featuring over 200 pages of information on UK Railway Preservation sites and societies, including events diary and preserved UK locomotives database.
Meta Description: [ A guide to all steam railways, railroads, heritage locomotives, preservation societies and railway museums in the UK and Ireland. ]

Vale of Glamorgan Railway - A standard-gauge railway in South Wales, included in the WalesRails survey of railways in Wales, and the tourist attractions they serve
Meta Description: [ A standard-gauge preserved railway in the Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales, included in the WalesRails survey of Welsh railways and the tourist attractions they serve ]

Watercress Line - The Mid-Hants Railway is a preserved heritage steam railway, operating in Hampshire, between Alresford and Alton.
Meta Description: [ Mid-Hants Railway Latest News ]