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!