Ayrshire Preservation Group - Ayr

The Ayrshire Railway Preservation Group runs steam open days on selected Sundays in the summer from the Dunaskin site, taking visitors on brakevan rides.

Boness & Kinneil Railway - Boness

Originally built in 1851 as the Slamannan Railway, the Scottish Railway Preservation Society have reopened it in stages since 1984.

Caledonian Railway - Brechin

The Caledonian Railway is a four mile standard gauge railway located in the North East of Scotland. The line runs from the Victorian terminus station at Brechin through the Angus countryside to what was once a mainline station at Bridge of Dun.

Keith & Dufftown Heritage Railway - Dufftown

Originally opened in 1862, "The Whisky Line" served numerous distilleries in the Spey Valley. It now transports tourists on the very scenic line between Keith and Dufftown.

Royal Deeside Railway - Banchory

This railway line from Aberdeen to Ballater, originally opened between 1853 and 1866, has been partially reopened by the Royal Deeside Railway Preservation Society from Milton of Crathes towards Banchory.

Strathspey Railway - Aviemore

The line between Aviemore and Forres was originally opened by the Inverness and Perth Junction Railway in 1865. A preservation group started up in 1972 and trains have been transporting tourists along the scenic route since 1978.

Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway - Ulverston

This railway line, originally opened in 1869, has been run by a preservation group since 1973 along the steep gradient section from Haverthwaite.

Ribble Steam Railway - Preston

The Ribble Steam Railway opened in 2005 and as well as housing the railway collection from the now-closed Southport Railway Museum, it operates steam-hauled trains along part of the Preston Docks line.

West Coast Railways - Carnforth

West Coast Railways runs the famous, award winning Jacobite steam train in Scotland which was voted Top Rail Journey in The World 2009, 2010 & 2011 by Wanderlust Magazine. In addition The Scarborough Spa Express runs through the spectacular Yorkshire countryside during the summer months.

Aln Valley Railway Society - Alnwick

The Aln Valley Railway Society is dedicated to reopening the branch line from Alnmouth to Alnwick.

Bowes Railway Museum - Gateshead

This line, designed by George Stephenson and opened in 1826 is now a scheduled Ancient Monument and passengers are carried in steam-hauled brakevans along a short length of track.

North Tyneside Steam Railway & Stephenson Railway Museum - North Shields

Originally used as the Tyne & Wear Metro Test Centre, the railway and the museum share the same buildings and a 13/4 mile steam line connects the site with the Tyne & Wear Metro station at Percy Main.

Tanfield Railway - Gateshead

Located on the site of one of the oldest railways in the world, the Tanfield Railway has been operated by a preservation group since 1977 and trains now run between Sunniside and East Tanfield.

Weardale Railway - Bishop Auckland

Originally opened between 1843 and 1895, the Weardale Railway Preservation Society now runs tourist services on the line.

Wensleydale Railway - Northallerton

Originally opened by the North Eastern Railway between Northallerton and Hawes in 1878, the Wensleydale Railway Association has reintroduced passenger trains from Leeming Bar to Redmire since 1992, with financial assistance from the MOD.

Derwent Valley Light Railway - Murton

This railway, originally opened in 1913, has been run since 1993 by the Great Yorkshire Railway Preservation Society.

Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway - Skipton

Now operated by the Yorkshire Dales Railway since 1979, this branch line was originally opened in 1888.

Lincolnshire Wolds Railway - Grimsby

Originally opened in 1848 as the Great Northern Railway's route between Grimsby Town and Louth, this line, run by a preservation society since 1980, is now the only public standard gauge steam railway in Lincolnshire

Middleton Railway - Leeds

The Middleton Railway is the oldest continuously working railway in the world.

North Yorkshire Moors Railway - Pickering

This line opened in 1836 as the Whitby & Pickering Railway and since 1973 trains have been run by the North Yorkshire Moors Railway Preservation Society on what is now the second longest preserved standard gauge railway in the country.

Barry Tourist Railway - Barry Island

This line has been operated by Cambrian Transport since 2009 and passes by close to the famous locomotive graveyard of Dai Woodham.

Gwendraeth Railway Project - Kidwelly

The Burry Port & Gwendraeth Railway originally opened in 1886. The Gwendraeth Railway Project is dedicated to restoring services in stages along the old railway line.

Gwili Railway - Carmarthen

This railway opened originally in 1864 as far as Pencader. Since 1978 it has been operated by a preservation group over a short length of the track.

Llanelli & Mynydd Mawr Railway - Llanelli

Originally opened in 1803 as a horsedrawn tramroad, the present Llanelli & Mynydd Mawr Railway in 1999 to reopen part of this historic railway.

Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway - Torfaen

This railway line operates in the heart of a World Heritage Site and has been run by a preservation society since 1983. It was originally opened in 1872 by the London & North Western Railway.

Vale of Rheidol Railway - Aberystwyth

Originally opened in 1902, the Vale of Rheidol Light Railway is now run by the Phyllis Rampton Narrow Gauge Railway Trust, who took over in 1996.

Cambrian Heritage Railways - Oswestry

At Oswestry, the Cambrian Railways Trust runs a railway museum and depot and operates a mile of track.

Chasewater Light Railway and Museum - Walsall

One of the earliest preservation lines, this railway was founded in 1959 as a museum. Now the track runs two miles.

Churnet Valley railway - Stoke-on-Trent

The Churnet Valley Line is famed for its scenic beauty and since 1973 has been run by a group of preservationists.

Foxfield Railway - Stoke-on-Trent

Passengers were first carried in 1967 when a preservation group took over this old colliery line, originally built in 1893.

Severn Valley Railway - Bewdley

Starting as a fun-raising preservation group in 1965, the Severn Valley Railway is now one of Britain's premier heritage railways.

Tyseley Locomotive Works - Birmingham

Barrow Hill Roundhouse Railway Centre - Chesterfield

Barrow Hill is the last surviving operational roundhouse engine shed in Britain, originally built by the Midland Railway in 1870.

Battlefield Line Railway - Nuneaton

The Battlefield line, originally opened in 1873, was named after the nearby site of the Battle of Bosworth (1485).

Great Central Railway (Loughborough) - Loughborough

The London extension of the Great Central Railway opened in 1899. The railway operates with the appearance of a main line, as, uniquely among heritage lines, it is double-tracked from Loughborough to Rothley.

Midland Railway - Butterley - Ripley

Situated on part of the former Midland Railway line, this track was reopened by a preservation group in 1973, with the first passenger trains running in 1981.

Northamptonshire Ironstone Railway Trust - Northampton

This line, operated by the Northamptonshire Ironstone Trust since 1974 runs on part of the original horsedrawn tramway trackbed.

Bramley Line Heritage Railway Trust - Wisbeech

The Bramley Line Heritage Railway Trust, founded in 2010, is campaigning for the reinstatement of the Wisbech to March railway line.

Mid-Norfolk Railway - Dereham

This railway was opened originally by the Norfolk Railway in 1847 and has run as a tourist route since 1997.

Nene Valley Railway - Peterborough

Run by the Peterborough Railway Society since 1974, this line has become well-known for its international locomotives and rolling stock.

North Norfolk Railway - Sheringham

This railway operates on part of the former Melton Constable to Cromer Beach branch line which was originally opened by the Eastern & Midlands Railway in 1887.

Whitwell & Reepham Railway - Norwich

Originally opened in 1882 by the Midland & Great Northern Joint Railway, the derelict station was bought by the Whitwell & Reepham Railway Preservation Society who held the first steam gala there in 2009.

Bideford Railway Museum - Bideford

Bodmin & Wenford Railway - Bodmin

The line between Wadebridge Quay, Bodmin and Wenford Bridge in 1834 primarily to carry sand, stone and agricultural produce.

Dartmoor Railway - Okehampton

Originally opened in 1871, this line has operated between Meldon Quarry and Sampford Courtenay since 1997.

Dean Forest Railway - Lydney

This scenic railway from Lydney to Parkend was opened in 1985 and has been gradually reopened to its current 41/4 miles.

East Somerset Railway - Shepton Mallet

The East Somerset Railway was founded in 1973 by David Shepherd, the famous wildlife and railway artist, to provide a home for his steam locomotives.

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway - Cheltenham

This railway was opened in 1908 and now carries passengers on a scenic route through the North Gloucestershire countryside to the beautifully restored station at Winchcombe.

Isle of Wight Steam Railway - Ryde

The Ryde & Newport Railway, opened in 1875, has been run by a preservation group since 1971.

Moors Valley Railway - Ringwood

This miniature railway operates around the perimeter of a lake and negotiates steep gradients.

Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway - Paignton

This railway is preserved as a typical GWR seaside branch line.

Paradise Railway - Hayle

A miniature diesel-hauled train carries passengers on a tour in the tropical bird garden.

Plym Valley Railway - Plymouth

Marsh Mills is now home to the Plym Valley Railway and at present the short section from Marsh Mills to Lee Moor Crossing sees steam-hauled trains on selected Sundays.

Somerset & Dorset Railway Heritage Trust - Bath

The Somerset & Dorset Railway Heritage Trust has restored the station at Midsomer Norton along with other buildings. Track has been laid southwards from the station towards Masbury.

Swanage Railway - Swanage

This former London & South Western Railway branch line was opened in 1885. The first trains run by the preservation group started in 1970.

Swindon & Cricklade Railway - Swindon

The Midland & South Western Juncion Railway was originally formed in 1884. In 1979 a preservation group took over the site and now operate mainly steam-hauled trains along reinstated track.

West Somerset Railway - Minehead

Yeovil Railway Centre - Yeovil

Operated by the South West Main Line Steam Company, the Yeovil Railway Centre was founded in 1993.

Bluebell Railway - Uckfield

This line was opened in 1882 as part of the Lewes & East Grinstead Railway. The Bluebell Railway Preservation Society started services between Horsted Keynes and Sheffield Park in 1960, becoming the first preserved standard gauge steam-operated passenger railway in the world to operate a public service.

Buckinghamshire Railway Centre - Aylesbury

Opened in 1969, this working steam museum incorporates two demonstration lines based on the former Metropolitan Railway country station at Quainton Road.

Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway - Chinnor

The Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway has re-opened part of the closed Great Western Railway Watlington branch from Chinnor to its connection with the main network at Princes Risborough. The line was originally opened in 1872.

Cholsey & Wallingford Railway - Wallingfod

Opened in 1866, the ex-GWR branch line to Wallingford was closed to passengers in 1959. Since 1981, a preservation society has re-opened the line.

Didcot Railway Centre - Didcot

Short rides are given on two demonstration lines and replica locomotive "Firefly" can be seen on selected days.

East Kent Railway - Dover

The East Kent Light Railway was constructed between 1911 and 1924 to serve the Kent coalfield.

Kent & East Sussex Railway - Tenterden

The country's finest example of a rural light railway. It runs ten and a half miles, through the Rother Valley, terminating at Bodiam.

Lavender Line - Uckfield

This railway line has been operated by the Lavender Line Preservation Society since 1992.

Mangapps Railway Museum - Burnham-on-Crouch

This museum displays a variety of steam and diesel locomotives and rolling stock and other artefacts relating to East Anglia and there is a 3/4 mile length passenger-carrying line.

Mid-Hants Railway Watercress Line - Alresford

Originally opened in 1865, a preservation group has been running the line since 1975.

Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway - New Romney

This line, the world's smallest public railway, was opened in 1927 and transports passengers across Romney Marsh.

Spa Valley Railway - Royal Tunbridge Wells

This line, originally opened in 1866, was taken over by the Tunbridge Wells & Eridge Preservation Society and the line was reopened in 2011.

Downpatrick & Ardglass Railway & Co Ltd - Downpatrick