The Old Station, Berry Lane, Longridge, Lancashire, PR3 3JP.
It is situated in the centre of Longridge by the old Preston and Longridge Railway line, which operated from 1840 to 1967. The former station has been…
(East Railway Station), Grantown-on-Spey, Moray, PH26 3AD.
Learn about the history of the railway and its importance to the community from the heritage displays of this beautifully renovated railway station. It…
Miller's Dale , On the Monsal Trail, Buxton, Derbyshire, .
Newly opened visitor centre & cafe adjacent to Miller's Dale viaducts on the Monsal Trail long distance path/cycleway in the lovely Peak District countryside.
Railway Station,
North Road,
Insch,
Aberdeenshire,
AB52 6XP.
Tel: 07532 223 824.
Located in the former ticket office of Insch Railway Station. Exhibitions about the people, places and railway of Insch. Working scale model of the station.
Wharf Station,
Tywyn,
Gwynedd,
LL36 9EY.
Tel: 01654 710 472.
Tells the story of narrow gauge railways in the British Isles with exhibits including locomotives, rolling stock, track, signals, posters and tickets.…
East the Water,
Bideford,
Devon,
EX39 4BB.
Tel: 07854 590 503.
Restored railway station, replica LSWR signal box, cafe in Mk1 coach, preserved diesel shunter, brake van and Interpretation Centre in PMV.
Kiltimagh Railway Museum, Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo, IRELAND.
The museum houses railway artefacts and many other items reflecting different aspects of the area's past including two old railway carriages.
Station Approach,
Wymondham,
Norfolk,
NR18 0JZ.
Tel: 01953 606 433.
Restored main-line railway station with railway-themed Bistro. Situated on the main Norwich to Cambridge railway line and served by hourly trains operated…
The museum has five galleries which combines the past with the present, where you can get really close up to the historic steam locomotives and carriages…
Falcon Centre, Falcon Terrace, Wylam, Northumberland, NE41 8EE.
Displays focus on the importance of Wylam and its several local railway pioneers, including George Stephenson, Timothy Hackworth and William Hedley, whose…
Bere Ferres Station,
Nr Yelverton,
Devon,
PL20 7LT.
Tel: 07813 360 066.
Visitor centre tracing evolution of Tamar Valley's diverse history & social economy. Vintage rolling stock with B&B in restored railway carriages and restaurant…
c/o: The Midland Railway, Butterley Station, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3QZ.
Historic steam locomotives and railway carriages with displays, films and an active engineering workshop. Explore the whole site including museums, demonstration…
The Railway Station, Station Yard, Richmond, Yorkshire, DL10 4LD.
Housed in the former Booking Office of the impressive Victorian railway station, the centre includes many artefacts to give a fascinating insight into…
Middle Engine Lane,
North Shields,
Tyne & Wear,
NE29 8DX.
Tel: 0191 200 7146.
Relive the glorious days of the steam railway at the museum. It's home to George Stephenson's 'Billy', a forerunner of the world-famous 'Rocket', and many…
The Old Station,
Tintern,
Monmouthshire/Sir Fynwy,
NP16 7NX.
Tel: 01291 689 566.
Set in 10 acres of riverside meadow with stunning views. The old Victorian waiting room is home to a multi-award winning tearoom. There are three railway…
Ridgmont Road,
St Albans,
Hertfordshire,
AL1 3AJ.
Tel: 01727 836 131.
The 1892-built box is the largest preserved Midland box in the country, and remains in its original location next to the busy working main line that it…
St Patrick’s Industrial Estate, Station Road,
Shillingstone,
Nr Blandford Forum,
Dorset,
DT11 0SA.
Tel: 01258 860 696.
The last surviving station building of the Dorset Central Railway, opened in 1863, unique, both historically and architecturally. It is the only preserved…
off Fire Fly Avenue ,
Kemble Drive,
Swindon,
Wiltshire,
SN2 2TA.
Tel: 01793 466 646.
Situated on the old Swindon Works site, the museum tells the story of Swindon and the GWR. As well as locomotives such as ‘Caerphilly Castle’ and ‘King…
Station House, Station Road, Ridgmont, Bedfordshire, MK43 0XP.
Visit this hidden gem on the Marston Vale rail line. The station building is built in the distinctive Victorian Gothic ‘Cottage Orné’ style, and the…
Station Road, Port Erin, Isle of Man, IM9 6AE.
The museum charts the history of the steam powered railway from its inception in 1873 to the present day including the now defunct lines which used to…
Station Square,
Ballater,
Aberdeenshire,
AB35 5RB.
Tel: 01339 755 306.
Restored Victorian railway station containing displays on the 100 year history of royal use. Unique Queen Victoria’s royal waiting room. Tourist Information…
Brick Lane,
Romsey,
Hampshire,
SO51 8LG.
Tel: 01794 500 523.
The signal box was built around 1865 and is a working museum which gives an insight into the life of a railway signalman. Visitors of all ages can get…
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway,
Ravenglass,
Cumbria,
CA18 1SW.
Tel: 01229 717 171.
The re-developed museum chronicles the history of the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway from its inception in the 1870s to the present day with preserved locomotives…
Rainhill Library, View Road, Rainhill, Lancashire, L35 0LE.
The exhibition is housed in a former British Rail Mk.1 carriage specially converted for the purpose. It is in the grounds of Rainhill Library and connected…
Part two of a look at Victorian steam-powered pumping stations.
Part one of a two part look at steam-powered Victorian pumping stations.