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.

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.

Crewe Heritage Centre - Crewe

This railway restoration centre at any time houses a changing collection of varied locomotives awaiting repair, as well as artefacts and a passenger-carrying miniature railway.

Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway - Chester

This miniature railway was opened in 1996 to celebrate the centenary of the Duke of Westminster's railway at nearby Eaton Hall.

Halton Miniature Railway - Runcorn

Running with Town Park, this miniature railway opened in 1979.

Lakeside Miniature Railway - Southport

This seaside miniature railway was opened in 1911 and the line transports visitors to the pier and the beach.

Pleasure Beach Express - Blackpool

This miniature railway was built in 1933 and runs within the grounds of Blackpool Pleasure Beach.

St Annes Miniature Railway - Blackpool

This miniature railway, dating from the 1970s, operates through sand dunes and around a miniature golf course.

Windmill Farm Railway - Ormskirk

This miniature railway, built by Austin Moss, opened in 1997 and operates from Windmill Farm station to Lakeview station where there is a picnic area.

Blackpool & Fleetwood Tramway - Blackpool

Blackpool's tramway has been upgraded with track replaced, platforms upgraded and the purchase of 16 new trams. Some of the old fleet has been still operates between the Pleasure Beach and Cleveleys during the summer months.

Museum of Science and Industry - Manchester

This museum in housed in the original station buildings of the Liverpool & Manchester Railway and on display is an extensive collection of railway exhibits, all built in Manchester.

Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum - Keswick

Originally opened in the 1870s to supply granite ballast for the Penrith to Keswick Railway, this museum is located in the quarry site and a narrow gauge railway in also run within the site.