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
Christmas Craft Fair
December 12th 13th
A Vintage Christmas
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.
