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.
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Narrow Gauge Railways were built where a full-scale railway line wasn't justified, affordable or maybe where the land wasn't suitable for a standard gauge railway.
Because the lines were closer together, tighter bends could be used. Tunnels and embankments could be narrower and hence cheaper both to build and maintain.
Most narrow gauge lines were used only to support the work of mines, factories, etc. Sometimes, they would be used where a railways was only required for a short time. But there were some that were designed for passenger use right from the start - most mountain railways, for example, were built to a narrow gauge.
For the visitor, narrow gauge railways offer a unique experience. A little bit bumpy, but all the more fun for that. Although they have a roof, the carriages are often open at the sides, and the rush of air is a little bit like hurtling along in a traditional sports car.
Narrow gauge? It's something everyone should experience once, and ideally many times!
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.
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Almond Valley Heritage Trust - Livingston
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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West Lancashire Light Railway - Preston
This narrow gauge line, founded in 1967 by six schoolboys, started operating steam trains in 1980.
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Heatherslaw Light Railway - Cornhill on Tweed
This railway was built in 1989 and now hauls passengers alongside the River Till.
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Kirklees Light Railway - Huddersfield
This narrow gauge railway operates along part of the trackbed of a branch line of the former Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway which was opened in 1879.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Fairbourne Steam Railway - Fairbourne
Originally opened by the Fairbourne Steam Railway in 1896 and rebuilt in 1916 by Narrow Gauge Railways, this line now takes visitors from Fairbourne to Porth Penrhyn for the Barmouth ferry.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Rhiw Valley Light Railway - Welshpool
This miniature railway, created in 1970, takes visitors around a farm site.
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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.
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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.
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Welsh Highland Heritage Railway - Porthmadog
The Welsh Highland Heritage Railway has been operating passenger services over a short distance of track since 1980 from their station at Porthmadog.
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Welsh Highland Railway - Porthmadog
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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.
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Amerton Railway - Stafford
This railway has been operated by the Staffordshire Narrow Gauge Railway Society since 1992.
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Apedale Valley Light Railway - Newcastle-under-Lyne
This narrow gauge runs in Apedale Community Country Park.
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Evesham Vale Light Railway - Evesham
This miniature railway hauls passengers on a scenic route in a country park through old apple orchards.
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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.
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Statfold Barn Railway - Tamworth
This is an extensive multi-gauge private railway including locomotives and rolling stock of five different gauges.
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Golden Valley Light Railway - Ripley
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Markeaton Park Light Railway - Derby
Originally opened in 1989, and extended in 1996, this miniature railway takes visitors round the perimeter of Markeaton Park.
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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.
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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.
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Leighton Buzzard Railway - Leighton Buzzard
Originally built during the First World War, this narrow gauge railway has been run by a preservation group since 1968.
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Southwold Railway Trust - Southwold
Originally opened in 1879, the Southwold Railway operated from Halesworth to Southwold and the Trust is dedicated to reopening as much of the route as possible.
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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.
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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.
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Devon Railway Centre - Tiverton
Originally built for the South Devon Railway in 1885, restoration commenced in 1997.
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Gartell Light Railway - Temple Combe
This line runs partly along the trackbed of the old Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway, closed in 1966.
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Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway - Cheltenham
This narrow gauge railway commenced operating service in 1990.
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Hayling Seaside Railway - Hayling Island
This narrow gauge railway runs from Eastoke and along Hayling Island seafront.
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Launceston Steam Railway - Launceston
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Longleat Railway - Warminster
This line runs through extensive grounds of Longleat House as an out and back loop in 1977.
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Lynton & Barnstaple Railway - Parracombe
The Lynton & Barnstaple narrow gauge railway opened in 1898 and 1 mile of track is operated today.
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Milky Way Railway - Bideford
This narrow gauge railway is part of a large family entertainment complex.
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Perrygrove Railway - Coleford
This miniature railway was inspired by the estate railways constructed by Sir Arthur Heywood in the late 19th century.
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Bredgar & Wormshill Light Railway - Sittingbourne
this is a small picturesque narrow gauge line and vintage transport collection that has been developed since the 1970s.
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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.
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Drusillas Zoo Park Railway - Brighton
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Hythe Pier Railway - Hythe
This narrow gauge railway, started in 1909, carries passengers the length of Hyth Pier.
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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.
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Old Kiln Light Railway - Farnham
This narrow gauge railway hauls passengers up this steep line through pleasant woodland.
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Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway - Sittingbourne
This narrow gauge railway runs from Sittingbourne to Kemsley.
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Southend Pier Railway - Southend on Sea
The pier railway conveys visitors 11/4 miles along Southend Pier.
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Volks Electric Railway - Brighton
Opened in 1883, the Volks Electric Railway was the first electric railway in Britain.
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Giants Causeway & Bushmills - Bushmills
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Isle of Man Steam Railway - Isle of Man
This narrow gauge railway has been in more or less continuous use since 1874.
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