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The Heritage Railway Association represents the majority of heritage and tourist railways, tramways and railway preservation groups within both the U.K and Ireland.

Visits & Days Out Latest News

Sat, Apr 7th, 2012

Press Release – New Volunteers Weekend

The 14th and 15th April will see the Midland Railway – Butterley hold a new volunteers weekend. 

 

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Mon, Jan 16th, 2012

Get fired up at Britain's biggest rail celebration

Tickets are now on sale for Britain's biggest rail celebration, with 9 exhilarating days of amazing activities for all ages†. Experience a grand gathering of over 30 record breaking locomotives from the past and present including Flying Scotsman, City of Truro, Tornado, locos from the modern industry and many more.

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Tue, Oct 25th, 2011

Feel the energy at Railfest 2012, 2-10 June

A huge celebration of Britain’s railways.

Get up close to an awe-inspiring collection of locomotive legends and record-breaking trains, over nine exhilarating days. Climb in the drivers' cabs, stand on the footplates, and ride with locos big and small. Plus trade stalls, hands-on family activities and much more.

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Thu, Oct 6th, 2011

Foxfield Railway Autumn Steam Gala 15th & 16th October

Staffordshire reigns supreme at the Foxfield Railway as local steam engines take centre stage at the annual Autumn Steam Gala over the weekend of the 15th & 16th October. 

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Sat, Jan 1st, 2011

Vintage Weekend: October 15th/16th @ Porthmadog

The Ffestiniog Railway will once again go back to its roots for the Vintage Weekend event on 14-16th October.

Taking advantage of the newly-commissioned Britannia Bridge crossing on the Welsh Highland Railway, the event will recreate the days when the living, breathing heart of Porthmadog was the export of slate and the Ffestiniog Railway was one of the most successful in the UK.

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