Scenic Narrow Gauge Adventures Await
Join us for a great family day out on the little railway down by the lake, behind one of our historic steam or diesel locomotives, whatever the weather, in our covered carriages.
Explore the Magic of Rudyard Lake Railway
The Legacy of Steam
Locomotives of the Line
Visitor Information
Running information and prices
Feel the power of one of our beloved fleet
Get hands on with our ‘Drive a Train’ Experiences
Live action
webcams
Fancy a bite to eat?
Platform 2 Cafe
featured events
Explore our calendar of events and activities, featuring unique opportunities to connect with the heritage and charm of Rudyard Lake Railway.
Diesel Gala
April 5th & 6th, 2025
Our first Gala of the year, showcasing our fleet of diesels. Join us for a fun family day out, seeing a mixture of both Passenger and Freight services.
Rudyard’s 40th Anniversary
August 2nd & 3rd, 2025
Celebrating 40 years of the little railway down by the lake, need more info….
Steam Gala
September 20th & 21st, 2025
Fire, smoke & chuffing! What’s not to love? Join us as we showcase our beautiful fleet of Steam Locomotives including guest engines!