Lakeshore Railroad
Spring
11:00am - 5pm
Weekends & "Cherry Picking" Weekdays
Operating Frequency
Weekends and "Cherry Picking" fine weather weekdays
Note: Weather dependent and closing time estimated
WELCOME!
The Only Steam Working Public 9 1/2 inch gauge railway in the UK!
Currently the only public, steam working 9 1/2 inch gauge railway in the UK, Lakeshore Railroad was first opened in 1972 and is still going strong to this day! Running for just under a third of a mile round the boating lake, the tracks meander through the trees and over the level crossings before arriving back at the station.
A café' can also be enjoyed on site with what is quoted as "the best view seen from a café'" due to the large open viewing of the train running by.
Open in excess of 200 days a year, do come and have a trip whether your young or just young at heart!
Do enjoy our website, more in depth detail can be found in the enthusiasts section but don't worry, if you can't find something that you want to know, do ask, we don't bite!
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Latest News!
Spring Into Summer Steam!
First Easter, then Half-Term, and now the bluebell's have retreated once more; we truly are flying through the year! Sunscreen and ice cream have begun to flow on the seafront, with both the weather and promenade gearing up for what looks to be a busy summer ahead. Attention at the railway has now turned to the lineside, with staff/volunteer Noah leading the charge to keep the greenery presentable and under control, aided by Katrina when she's not advancing rapidly towards obtaining her steam driver ticket; it's certainly all-go!
Meanwhile we have now commenced "Cherry Picking" fine weather weekdays which, at this present moment, is the majority of them, whilst maintaining our regular weekend service, with both Mountaineer and Adiela taking their turns on the service. As always, the usual caveat applies of a favourable weather forecast and so, if in doubt, please don't hesitate to give us a bell and see what our plans are on the day.
