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- Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway Runs along the shores of the Forth from the small town of Bo'ness to the Fireclay Mines at Birkhill. Travel By steam train, and be transported back to a bygone age.
- East Somerset Railway Preserved Steam Railway running on the through the Mendip hills near Shepton Mallet in Somerset.
- Isle of Wight Steam Railway Passes through five and a half miles of unspoiled Island countryside.
- Severn Valley Railway Steam railway running between Kidderminster and Bridgenorth. Timetable, special events, route and steam train driving school information.
- The Class 40 Preservation Society Owners of ex-British Rail mainline diesel electric locomotives 40135 and 40145. Based at the East Lancashire Railway, Bury, Greater Manchester, UK.
- Northampton and Lamport Railway Heritage steam and classic diesel operated tourist railway, located in Northamptonshire.
- Kent & East Sussex Railway Find out what it takes to operate a heritage steam railway. This site contains technical information relating to the operation of steam locomotives and details of how you can volunteer to work on them.
- Swanage Railway Preserved steam railway running from Swanage to Norden in the Purbeck area of Dorset.
- Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway, Yorkshire Dales Known as Yorkshire's Friendly Line, the Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway has picnic areas, buffet cars, café, and a gift and book shop. Steam trains run every Sunday throughout the year.
- Cholsey & Wallingford Railway A preserved former Great Western Railway branchline, connecting the national rail network with the market town of Wallingford, South Oxfordshire, UK. Steam trains run on selected weekends.
- North Somerset Heritage Trust Provides project and membership information about North Somerset Railway Company which plans to re-open the rail link between Radstock and Frome. Includes picture library and newsletters.
- Avon Valley Railway Preserved railway offering steam-hauled trips through the River Avon valley close to Bristol and Bath.
- Great Central Railway Main line steam train from Loughborough. Runs most weekends and some weekdays throughout the year. Includes diary of forthcoming events and timetable.
- Nene Valley Railway, Peterborough, UK NVR is a standard gauge railway and home for a wide variety of locomotives and rolling stock, many in regular use. Based near Peterborough, UK
- Bluebell Railway Visitor information, timetable, events and news. Large collection of Southern steam locomotives running services from Sheffield Park to Kingscote in Sussex.
- The Lavender Line A preserved railway run solely by volunteers, located in the village of Isfield in East Sussex, England.
- Watercress Line The Mid-Hants Railway is a preserved heritage steam railway, operating in Hampshire, between Alresford and Alton.
- Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway Preserved historic railway with period stations at Toddington, Winchcombe and Cheltenham Racecourse. Events throughout the year.
- Lincolnshire Wolds Railway Standard gauge steam railway in Lincolnshire open to the public. The location is part of the original Great Northern Railway.
- The Mid-Norfolk Railway Details of services running from Dereham to Wymondham Abbey.
- North Tyneside Steam Railway Association Based at the Stephenson Railway Museum, Wallsend near Newcastle, the society runs trains between Middle Engine Lane and Percy Main. The museum has many exhibits from the North East of England.
- Swindon & Cricklade Railway Wiltshire's only standard-gauge heritage steam railway. Situated near Swindon.
- Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway Highest preserved railway line in Wales. Lists days of operation, locomotives, rolling stock and admission prices.
- Foxfield Steam Railway One of the UK’s earliest heritage railways.
- North Norfolk Railway The North Norfolk Railway is a preserved steam railway connecting the town of Sheringham to the picturesque Georgian town of Holt.
- Buckinghamshire Railway Centre Buckinghamshire Railway Centre is a working steam museum. Information and timetable for running.
- The Derwent Railway Society (Cumbria) The Derwent Railway Society is based in Cockermouth, Cumbria, England. It was formed in 1979 and is dedicated to the preservation of local railway artifacts and railway heritage in Cumbria.
- Furness Railway Trust The Furness Railway Trust owns Britain's oldest working standard gauge steam locomotive FR No 20, and is a leading force in railway preservation in the English Lake District.
- Project 62 USA type 0-6-0 tank locomotives 30075 and 30076 based on the Mid-Hants Railway (the "Watercress Line").
- Southern Locomotives Based in Swanage, Southern Locomotives restores, maintains and operates steam railway locomotives.
- North Yorkshire Moors Railway The North Yorkshire Moors Railway provides some 18 miles of preserved steam railway running through the spectacular scenery of the North Yorkshire Moors.
- Keighley & Worth Valley Railway The Keighley and Worth Valley Railway in West Yorkshire, north east England runs steam trains 5-miles up the Worth Valley to Haworth and Oxenhope
- Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway Travel on seven miles of this ex-GWR branch line in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
- The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust The trust has a development project to build a new A1 Peppercorn 4-6-2 steam engine from scratch using original plans and new manufacturing methods.
- UK Heritage Railways The official site of the Heritage Railway Association, featuring over 200 pages of information on UK Railway Preservation sites and societies, including events diary and preserved UK locomotives database.
- Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society Official site of Ex British Railways Steam Locomotive No 35028 Clan Line which is maintained and run on the main line in the UK by the MNLPS.
- Midland & Great Northern Joint Railway Society The society is dedicated to preserving railway heritage in East Anglia, especially that of the Midland and Great Northern Joint Railway.
- GWR Preservation Group The GWR Preservation Group maintains the largest independent preserved railway collection in London and aims to preserve London's rich railway heritage.
- Swanage Railway Trust The SRT is the preservation body that operates the Swanage Railway. This site provides a wide array of news and resources for members, volunteers, visitors and enthusiasts.
- Royal Scots Grey English Electric class 55 locomotive 550222 Royal Scots Grey.
- EPB Preservation Group Preservation and operation of Southern Electric Multiple Units on the East Kent Railway.
- Scottish Railway Preservation Society The Scottish Railway Preservation Society site at Bo'ness, and in particular, the Carriage and Wagon department.
- The Growler Group Owners of two preserved English Electric class 37 diesels, based on the Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Railway at Toddington.
- Cardiff and Avonside Railway Society Details of forthcoming and past trips along with the society magazine.
- The National Railway Enthusiasts Association UK based railway enthusiast organisation. Publisher of The Spotter's Companion, and organiser of UK and international railway tours.
- A1A Locomotives Ltd. Class 31 Preservation Group Information about the restoration, maintenance and operating programmes for the preserved locomotives 31108, 31162, 31271 and 31418.
- SRPS Steam Department Website of the steam group at the Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway in Scotland with up to date news about projects and activities of the steam volunteers.
- East Lancashire Railway Steam or Diesel travel from Bury to Rawtenstall. Timetable, history, photographs and links.
- Ivatt Diesel Recreation Society Aim of The Ivatt Diesel Recreation Society is to recreate a LMS 10000, a pioneer of British mainline diesel traction.
- Aln Valley Railway Society Dedicated to the re-instatement of the 3 mile former British Rail railroad branch line from the East Coast main line at Alnmouth to the County town of Alnwick, seat of the Duke of Northumberland.
- Ayrshire Railway Preservation Group Preserved industrial steam locomotives from Ayrshire's industrial heritage. News, Steam Day events and gallery of rolling stock.
- Bodmin & Wenford Steam Railway Enjoy a relaxing journey by Steam Train combined with countryside walks, a pub lunch or a visit to historic Lanhydrock House for a memorable day out.
- Somerset & Dorset Railway Railway Trust Promotes the spirit and history of the Somerset & Dorset Railway. They have an extensive archive and museum, including an S&D engine and coaches.
- Devon Diesel Society Enthusiasts with Class 04, D2246, Class 37, D6737 and Class 50, D402 locomotives, operating on the South Devon Railway. Includes history of engines, gallery, timeline, events, membership, member login, and contacts.
- Cotswold Steam Preservation Owners of the GWR engine 2807. News, photo gallery, details of the restoration process, and how to help.
- Western Locomotive Association Two ex.British Railways diesel hydraulic class 52 locomotives stabled on the Severn Valley Railway.