Alford Valley Railway - Alford

Originally opened in 1859, a narrow gauge railway was built at the Alford terminus starting in 1979 and trains now run along a short length of track.

Leadhills & Wanlockhead Railway - Biggar

Originally a branch line on the Caledonian Railway and opened in 1900 to serve the lead mines, this route now transports tourists along part of the line from Leadhills to Glengonnar Halt.

Eaton Hall Railway - Chester

Originally built in 1895 for the 1st Duke of Westminster, the railway was reinstated in 1996, using a replica of the first steam loco.

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway - Ravenglass

The Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, originally opened in 1875, was rescued by a group of railway enthusiasts in 1960 and the line now transports tourists along its 7 mile route.

South Tynedale Railway - Alston

This branch line,from Haltwhistle to Alston, on the North Eastern Railway was opened in 1852. A narrow gauge track was laid on part of the old trackbed and tourists are now transported on England's highest narrow gauge railway.

West Lancashire Light Railway - Preston

This narrow gauge line, founded in 1967 by six schoolboys, started operating steam trains in 1980.

Heatherslaw Light Railway - Cornhill on Tweed

This railway was built in 1989 and now hauls passengers alongside the River Till.

Bala Lake Railway - Bala

This line, originally opened as the Bala & Dolgelly Railway in 1868, was reopened as a narrow gauge on part of the old trackbed in 1975.

Brecon Mountain Railway - Merthyr Tydfil

One of Britain's most scenic railways, this line was opened in 1868 by the Brecon & Merthyr Tydfil Junction Railway. A narrow gauge steam railway has run along part of the old trackbed since 1980.

Corris Railway and Museum - Machynlleth

Originally opened in 1859, the Corris Railway Society has reopened the line from Corris to Maespoeth and there is also a museum in former railway buildings at Corris.

Ffestiniog Railway - Porthmadog

This railway line, opened in 1836 as a horsedrawn tramway, now hauls passengers up the hills above Porthmadog, affording very scenic views of Snowdonia.

Glyn Valley Tramway - Llangollen

A collection of photographs and ephemera relating to the Glyn Valley Tramway is on display in the Glyn Valley Hotel in Glyn Ceiriog. Two separate groups are trying to revive the tramway in some shape or form.

Llanberis Lake Railway - Llanberis

Originally opened as a horsedrawn tramway in 1843, this line was opened to visitors in 1971, affording fine views across the lake to Snowdon.

Rhiw Valley Light Railway - Welshpool

This miniature railway, created in 1970, takes visitors around a farm site.

Talyllyn Railway Company - Tywyn

Originally opened in 1866, this line was taken over by a group of volunteers and it became the world's first successful railway preservation scheme.

Teifi Valley Railway - Newcastle Emlyn

This railway, originally opened in 1895, has been operated by the Teifi Valley Railway since 1985 on the trackbed of the former GWR branch line from Pencader to Newcastle Emlyn.

Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway - Welshpool

The Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway, built in 1896, has some of the steepest gradients on any adhesion railway in Britain and has been run by a preservation group since 1963.

Amerton Railway - Stafford

This railway has been operated by the Staffordshire Narrow Gauge Railway Society since 1992.

Apedale Valley Light Railway - Newcastle-under-Lyne

This narrow gauge runs in Apedale Community Country Park.

Evesham Vale Light Railway - Evesham

This miniature railway hauls passengers on a scenic route in a country park through old apple orchards.

Rudyard Lake Steam Railway - Leek

This miniature railway hauls passengers on a scenic section of the old standard gauge North Staffordshire Railway's Churnet Valley line beside Rudyard Lake.

Statfold Barn Railway - Tamworth

This is an extensive multi-gauge private railway including locomotives and rolling stock of five different gauges.

Markeaton Park Light Railway - Derby

Originally opened in 1989, and extended in 1996, this miniature railway takes visitors round the perimeter of Markeaton Park.

Steeple Grange Light Railway - Matlock

The Steeple Grange Light Railway was opened in 1985 and runs trains along the trackbed of a branch of the Cromford & High Peak Railway.

Bure Valley Railway - Aylesham

Opened in 1990 as a miniature railway, this line runs along part of the trackbed of the East Norfolk Railway, originally opened in 1878.

Wells & Walsingham Light Railway - Wells-next-the-Sea

This miniature railway, the longest of its gauge in the world, opened in 1982, operates on the trackbed of the old standard gauge Wells & Fakenham Railway.

Wells Harbour Railway - Wells-next-the-Sea

This seaside miniature railway, opened in 1976, hauls passengers between the Pinewood Holiday Park and the harbour in Wells.

Devon Railway Centre - Tiverton

Originally built for the South Devon Railway in 1885, restoration commenced in 1997.

Gartell Light Railway - Temple Combe

This line runs partly along the trackbed of the old Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway, closed in 1966.

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway - Cheltenham

This narrow gauge railway commenced operating service in 1990.

Hayling Seaside Railway - Hayling Island

This narrow gauge railway runs from Eastoke and along Hayling Island seafront.

Launceston Steam Railway - Launceston

Longleat Railway - Warminster

This line runs through extensive grounds of Longleat House as an out and back loop in 1977.

Perrygrove Railway - Coleford

This miniature railway was inspired by the estate railways constructed by Sir Arthur Heywood in the late 19th century.

Bredgar & Wormshill Light Railway - Sittingbourne

this is a small picturesque narrow gauge line and vintage transport collection that has been developed since the 1970s.

Burlesdon Light Railway - Southampton

Opened in 2010 and operated by the Hampshire Narrow Gauge Railway Trust, this narrow gauge brickworks railway is currently being extended. A 71/4in miniature line also gives passenger rides on open days.

Drusillas Zoo Park Railway - Brighton

Hythe Pier Railway - Hythe

This narrow gauge railway, started in 1909, carries passengers the length of Hyth Pier.

Metropolitan Water Board Railway Society - Twickenham

The Metropolitan Water Board Railway Society operates every Sunday and aims to restore as much of the railway link between Hampton Riverside and Kempton as possible.

Old Kiln Light Railway - Farnham

This narrow gauge railway hauls passengers up this steep line through pleasant woodland.

Southend Pier Railway - Southend on Sea

The pier railway conveys visitors 11/4 miles along Southend Pier.

Volks Electric Railway - Brighton

Opened in 1883, the Volks Electric Railway was the first electric railway in Britain.

Giants Causeway & Bushmills - Bushmills

Isle of Man Steam Railway - Isle of Man

This narrow gauge railway has been in more or less continuous use since 1874.