Surrey’s Only Industrial 2ft Gauge Railway, Owned & Operated by a group of volunteers who have collected diesel / steam locomotives, rolling stock, as well as other Narrow gauge relics
Hop aboard the charming narrow gauge railway in the rural Surrey countryside.
Situated in the Rural Life Living Museum, a peaceful, Open Air, Village museam, bordering RSPB Heathland; the Old kiln railway takes you on short but characterful journey, behind one of the many preserved locomotives from all walks of life.
From the forests of Portugal, to the Welsh Slate Quarries of Penrhyn, our fine collection of preserved locomotives and stock provides an abundance of railway history to discover and enjoy.
Running Dates for March-December 2020
The Railway Is currently closed due to Covid lockdown until further notice.
The railway operates a diesel service for visitors most Sundays, during the Rural Life Living Museum’s main opening season. Steam is usually reserved for the more popular special events, all dates are subject to change with regards to locomotive or volunteer availability.
Access to the railway is via the Rural Life Living Museum, train fares are £5 per Compartment for a maximum of 2 people, additional passengers within the compartment are £2.50 each. The maximum group size is 6 people.
Please note we can only accommodate 4 groups per train, therefore during peak times there may be a wait.
Covid 19
When riding on our railway please be mindful of the social distancing measures imposed by covid-19.
Trains run from Old kiln Halt by the works yard from 11am until 16.30pm approximately.
With the following measures in place.
1) A one way system on and off the platform and waiting area outside of station.
2) A ticket office sited near the platform where we accept cashless payments as well as cash.
3) Trains will run as and when after cleaning of the carriages has taken place, you will then be allowed into the booking office area to purchase your tickets.
4) Restricted capacity : a maximum of 4 groups of up to 6 people will be allowed on the train at anyone time.
5) Social distancing of 2 meters apart.
Other Dates maybe be announced via our website, Facebook page and Instagram.
Stay safe
From all the staff of the old kiln light railway.
December 5th 6th & 12th 13th
Santa Specials Cancelled
It is with regret that we have to announce the cancellation of the 2020 Santa Specials, this decision has been taken by the museum trustees in order to protect the staff and volunteers due to the covid-19 pandemic.
Activity Thursdays
The railway operates a diesel service for visitors most Sundays, during the Rural Life Centre’s main opening season. Steam is usually reserved for the more popular special events, all dates are subject to change with regards to locomotive or volunteer availability.
Access to the railway is via the Rural Life Living Museum.
Cash and card payments are accepted.
