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 museum, 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.
With the covid pandemic upon the world, railway across the UK are being put under strain, if you would like to help support us in these difficult times, we have joined up with easyfunding.
Running Dates for May-December 2021
The railway operates a diesel service for visitors most Saturdays and 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 £3 per passenger.
Weekend Services:
Trains run on Saturdays and Sundays through the summer. Steam services operate on the more popular special events. Services are subject to availability, please check our Facebook page for the latest updates.
Railway Wednesdays:
Throughout the school summer holidays (until the 11th August), the railway will operate on Wednesdays, with free travel on the railway included in the museum admission. Please note, regular Saturday and Sunday train services are subject to an additional charge on-top of museum admission.
Santa Specials:
Dates to be confirmed.
Access to the railway is via the Rural Life Living Museum.
Cash and card payments are accepted.
