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Locomotive and train on the Apedale Valley Light Railway

Kerr Stuart locomotive no.3014, originally built for front line service in the First World War
runs round its train at Silverdale staion on the Apedale Valley Light Railway

Alan Keef: is a manufacturer of narrow gauge railway locomotives and rolling stock with a factory and a private 2 ft (610 mm) gauge railway at Lea, near Ross-on-Wye. The railway is open to the public on occasional open days.
Alton Towers: Theme park near Uttoxeter has a monorail running from the car park and hotel area through the park to the main entrance. Unclear whether park entry tickets are required. Open daily, March to November (Website contains little information relating to monorail)
Amerton Railway: Amerton (near Stafford). 2 ft (610 mm) gauge railway about 1 mile (1.6 km) in length, next to Amerton Farm. Steam and diesel hauled. Operates weekends and some weekdays, mid February to mid December.
Apedale Valley Light Railway: Apedale Heritage Centre, Newcastle-under-Lyme. Heritage Centre to Apedale Road, a little over ¼ mile (0.5 km). Possible future extensions. 2 ft (610 mm) gauge, steam and diesel hauled.Operates most weekends and a few other days, April to October and December.
Avonvale Miniature Railway: Hillers Farm Shop, Dunnington Heath, near Alcester. 5 / 7¼ in (127 / 184 mm) gauge, usually steam hauled. Club railway open to the public typically 2 weekends each month from April to October.
Blists Hill Victorian Town: Part of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum complex. Includes a narrow gauge railway operating as part of the underground mine experience, and a funicular. Admission fee to the site is payable. Open daily, April to early October.
Bridge View Light Railway: Russells Garden Centre, Baginton, near Coventry. 7¼ in (184 mm) gauge miniature railway, diesel hauled. Operates a few days each month, May to October.
Bridgnorth Cliff Railway: Bridgnorth: cliff railway joining the Low Town and the High Town, with a rise of 111 feet (34m). The only inland cliff railway in England. Operates daily throughout the year.
Chasewater Railway: Brownhills West (near Walsall) to Chasetown Church Street, about 2 miles (3.2 km), in the Chasewater Country Park on Cannock Chase. Standard gauge. Steam and diesel hauled. Operates most weekends and various other days, April to October and December.
Churnet Valley Railway: Kingsley & Froghall via Leek Brook to Ipstones, the principal station being Cheddleton (near Leek), 9¾ miles (15.8 km) with a branch from Leek Brook to Leek, about 1 mile (1.6 km). Planned extension from Kingsley & Froghall to Moneystone Quarry Sidings, near Oakamoor, a further 2 miles (3.2 km). Possible involvement in the projected reopening of the line from Leek Brook to Stoke-on-Trent, about 12 miles (19 km). Other proposals include extending from Oakamoor to Alton Towers, and reopening the branch from Cresswell to Cheadle, Staffordshire. Standard gauge. Usually steam hauled. Dining trains operate at certain times. Operates most weekends and various weekdays throughout the year, except in January.
Copsewood Miniature Railway: Copsewood Sports & Social Club, Coventry. 5in (127 mm) and 7¼ in (184 mm) gauge, usually steam hauled. Club railway open to the public typically one weekend each month from April to October, 5 in railway operating on the Saturday, 7¼ in on the Sunday; also various dates in December and by private charter.
Cotswold Wildlife Park: Burford. The park includes a 2 ft (610 mm) gauge railway, 1200 yards (1100 m) in length. Admission fee to the Park is payable. Open most days throughout the year (Website contains little information relating to railway)
Dean Forest Railway: Lydney Junction (near the TfW Rail Lydney station) to Parkend, the principal station being Norchard. 4 miles (6.4 km). Possible future extension to Speech House Road, a further 2¼ miles (3.6 km). Standard gauge. Steam and diesel hauled and diesel railcars. Dining trains operate at certain times.
Echills Wood Railway: Kingsbury Water Park, near Sutton Coldfield. 7¼ inch (184 mm) gauge miniature railway about 1¼ miles (2 km) in length. Steam and diesel hauled. Operates Sundays and many weekdays, late March to December.
Foxfield Railway: Caverswall Road station, Blythe Bridge. Line about 2½ miles (4 km) in length. Extension proposed to Foxfield Colliery, a further ¾ mile (1.2 km). Standard gauge. Steam or diesel hauled. Operates Sundays and a few other days, April to September. Also a Miniature Railway at Caverswall Road station, line about 950 yards (870 m) in length, 5in (127 mm) and 7¼ in (184 mm) gauge, steam, petrol or battery electric hauled.
Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway: Cheltenham Racecourse to Broadway: 13¾ miles (21.3 km). Possible future extension to Honeybourne. Standard gauge, steam hauled or diesel railcar. Operates most weekends and many weekdays, March to October, and various other days during the year.
Great Welland Railway: Welland, near Great Malvern. Short standard gauge railway, rides in brake van hauled by steam locomotive. Operates 3 days each year as part of the Welland Steam & Country Rally. Admission fee to the Rally is payable.
Hilcote Valley Railway: Fletchers Country Garden Centre, Eccleshall, near Stafford. 7¼ in (184 mm) gauge miniature railway about 500 yards (460 m) in length, petrol hauled. Operates weekends and school holidays, mid April to mid October, weather permitting.
Hereford Society of Model Engineers: Broomy Hil, Hereford. 3½ in (89 mm) and 5in (127 mm) gauge, usually steam hauled. Club railway open to the public typically 2 Sundays each month from Easter to October.
North Staffs Model Engineering Society: Brampton Park, Newcastle-under-Lyme. 3½ / 5 / 7¼ in (89 / 127 / 184 mm) gauge, ride astride. Steam, diesel or battery electric hauled. Club railway open to the public most Sundays from May to September.
Perrygrove Railway: Perrygrove (near Coleford, Forest of Dean) to Oakiron: ¾ mile (1.2 km). 15 inch (381 mm) gauge. Steam hauled. A modest admission fee to the park is payable. Open most weekends and many weekdays, February to December.
Rainsbrook Valley Railway: Near Rugby. About 1 mile (1.6 km), 7¼ in (184 mm) gauge. Steam, diesel or battery electric hauled. Club railway open to the public typically one Sunday each month from May to October.
Riverside Miniature Railway: Meadow Road, Burton-on-Trent. About 300 yards (275m), 5 / 7¼ in (127 / 184 mm) gauge. Steam or diesel hauled. Club railway open to the public on a few days each year, or for private parties.
Rudyard Lake Railway: Rudyard (near Leek) to Hunthouse Woods: 1½ miles (2.4 km). 10¼ in (260 mm) gauge. Usually steam hauled. Operates weekends and school holidays, late March to early November, also several days in December and January.
Ryton Pools Miniature Railway: Ryton Pools Country Park, near Coventry. 3½ / 5 in (89 / 127 mm) gauge, steam or diesel hauled. Club railway open to the public Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays from April (or Easter if earlier) to September.
Severn Valley Railway: Kidderminster to Bridgnorth: 16 miles (25.7 km). Standard gauge. Usually steam hauled with some diesel services. Dining trains operate at certain times. Operates Wednesdays to Sundays, May to September, and various other days throughout the year. Also the Coalyard Miniature Railway at Kidderminster station, line 500 yards (450 m) in length, 7¼ in (184 mm) gauge, usually steam hauled.
Statfold Country Park: Near Tamworth. Two lines: the Field Railway, a little over 1 mile (1.7 km) in length, 2 ft (610 mm) gauge. The Mease Valley Railway, about ¾ mile (1100 m) in length, 12¼ in (311 mm) gauge. Both lines usually steam hauled, occasionally diesel hauled. Operates Fridays to Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays, Easter to September, most weekdays during summer school holidays, and other days throughout the year for special events.
Telford Steam Railway: Lawley Village (near Telford) Horsehay & Dawley or Spring Village: each about ½ mile (0.8 km). Spring Village is currently the principal station but it is proposed to extend facilities at Lawley Village to allow park and ride. Extension under construction to Doseley (a further 1 mile, 1.6 km) and proposed to the site of the former Ironbridge Power Station. Standard gauge. Steam or diesel hauled. At Spring Village there is also a unique ¼ mile (360 m), 2 ft (610 mm) gauge steam tram line and a miniature railway. Operates most weekends and Bank Holidays, Easter to September, and on a few other days of the year for special events.
Toddington Narrow Gauge Railway: Toddington. Line about ½ mile (0.8 km) in length starting from the Gloucester Warwickshire Railway station site. 2 foot (610 mm) gauge. Steam or diesel hauled. Operates Sundays, Bank Holidays, and a few other days, Easter to October.
Valley Railway Adventure: The Valley, Evesham. 15 inch (381 mm) gauge miniature railway about 1200 yards (1100 m) in length. Steam hauled. Operates weekends and school holidays throughout the year.
Vintage Trains: Besides other excursions, the company operate the Shakespeare Express, a Summer Sunday steam train service over the Network Rail line between Birmingham Snow Hill station and Stratford-upon-Avon (25 miles, 40 km), calling at Tyseley for the Birmingham Railway Museum. Runs Sundays during the summer. a 15 in (381 mm) miniature railway is under contruction at the Tyseley site.
Weston Park Railway: Weston Park, near Shifnal. Line about 1¼ miles (almost 2 km) in length. 7¼ in (184 mm) gauge, diesel hauled. Admission fee to the park is payable in addition to the train fare. Open most days from April to October.
Woodseaves Miniature Railway: Woodseaves Plant Centre, near Market Drayton. Line about 450 yards (410 m) in length. 7¼ in (184 mm) gauge, usually diesel hauled. Operates Sunday and Wednesday afternoons, Easter to September (No website located at present)
Wythall Miniature Steam Railway: at the Transport Museum Wythall, Birmingham. Various lines and gauges, various locomotives. Admission fee to the museum is payable in addition to the train fare. Open weekends and Bank Holidays, also Wednesdays during school holidays, mid February to early November.

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