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

Keep up to date

Rlr news

featured events

Explore our calendar of events and activities, featuring unique opportunities to connect with the heritage and charm of Rudyard Lake Railway.

Halloween express

October 25th, 26th & 31st, 2025

Our Halloween Express trains running through the day from 11am until 3pm with evening scare trains running at 5, 6 and 7pm

Booking to announced soon

twilight express

TBC

Our very popular Twilight Express is back, times and dates to be confirmed shortly.

Santa & Steam specials

decmeber 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st 2025

Santa, Steam Engines and full of Christmas cheer! Full details to be confirmed shortly via a dedicated page.