Amerton Railway

Amerton Railway Amerton Railway is a narrow gauge steam railway located in the idyllic countryside of rural Stafford

Amerton Railway operates steam and diesel locomotives on a one mile line through beautiful countryside. The train stops at Chartley Halt where there is a picnic area to enjoy. We are located next to Amerton Farm and Craft Center, with free parking.

11/06/2026

Looking for the perfect day out on the 27th and 28th June? Why not make a full weekend of it and support two fantastic local heritage railways! We are thrilled to be running our Road & Rail Weekend event while our good friends just up the road at Apedale Valley Light Railway host their Motor Rail Mania event.

Here at Amerton Railway: Road & Rail Weekend
Join us for a friendly vintage vehicle show in our event field, perfectly paired with an intensive service of Steam and Diesel locomotives hauling both passenger and freight trains!
⏰ Trains run: 11:00am – 5:00pm
🌅 Early bird? Gates open at 8:00am so you can watch our magnificent steam engines being prepared for the day's hard work.
👉 Find out more about our event here: https://amertonrailway.co.uk/events/road-rail

At Apedale Valley Light Railway: Motor Rail Mania
An event celebrating a huge Industrial Railway milestone: 110 years of Motor Rails! They will have a huge fleet of resident and special guest locomotives running all weekend long.
⏰ Trains run: 11:30am – 4:00pm
👉 Find out more about their event here: https://avlr.org.uk/event/motor-rail-mania

Whether you love steam, diesel, or classic vintage road vehicles, there is something for everyone. We highly encourage all of our wonderful visitors to try and visit both railways over the weekend to show your support for the amazing shows being put on by the dedicated volunteers at both railways. It's only 40 minutes drive between the railways, so it is absolutely possible to visit both in one day if you're short of time!

We cannot wait to see you! 👋

HUGE thanks to the fantastic team of volunteers from AtkinsRéalis who joined us again on the 20th May!The group, from th...
31/05/2026

HUGE thanks to the fantastic team of volunteers from AtkinsRéalis who joined us again on the 20th May!

The group, from the Central Rail Systems Alliance, kindly used one of their two annual volunteer days to come and get their hands dirty with some essential track maintenance at Amerton Railway, for the second year in a row now.

What makes their contribution even more special is the team's background. We had a brilliant mix of track, civil engineering, and overhead line design engineers, as well as project managers based in Crewe, Manchester, and Derby. As they told us themselves, none of them install track or work on the tools for a living, so they swapped their usual roles designing railways and I infrastructure to get hands-on with the physical work – a fantastic effort!

For a volunteer-run charity like ours, this kind of expert and enthusiastic support is invaluable. The team's hard work has made a real, tangible difference, and we're so grateful for their time and effort.

It’s brilliant that AtkinsRéalis gives its staff two volunteer days a year to support causes like ours. The team’s hard work and enthusiasm were incredible, and their support is hugely appreciated by everyone here at our volunteer-operated charity.

Thanks for all your help. We hope you enjoyed the day as much as we did, and look forward to welcoming you back!

The Pirates and Princesses are on their way!On Sunday 17th May 2026, whether you're a swashbuckling Pirate or brave Prin...
16/05/2026

The Pirates and Princesses are on their way!

On Sunday 17th May 2026, whether you're a swashbuckling Pirate or brave Princess (Princes too!) everyone can enjoy the event!

Come dressed in costume (if you like!), listen to our story on the train, and enjoy some light hearted fun with our Pirate and Princess!

Trains will be running from 11:30 until 16:30 following our regular steam timetable and there is no need to book!

Ticket Prices:
Adult: £3.50
Children: £2.50

Come and join us at Amerton Railway today (Sunday 3rd) where we have the lovely Lorna Doone pulling passenger trains fro...
03/05/2026

Come and join us at Amerton Railway today (Sunday 3rd) where we have the lovely Lorna Doone pulling passenger trains from 11:30 until 16:30. Lorna Doone was made in Stoke on Trent 104 years ago!

We are also running two Diesels, Gordon and A10 on Monday the 3rd with passenger trains and freight trains, a little Bank Holiday special!

Whichever day you choose to join us, we look forward to seeing you!

29/04/2026

🚂 Timetable Update for This Weekend! 🚂

​Hello everyone! We have a small update regarding our train roster for the upcoming weekend.

​Our scheduled steam service for Monday 4th May will now be hauled by one of our fantastic heritage diesel locomotives instead.

​If you are planning a visit, here is our full, updated running schedule for the weekend:

​Saturday 2nd May: Diesel Service 🛤️

​Sunday 3rd May: Steam Service 🚂

​Monday 4th May: Diesel Service (Updated) 🛤️

​We cannot wait to welcome you all for a wonderful day out on the railway, and don't forget, if you would like to have a look around the engine sheds, please ask one of our volunteers!

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Isabel returns to Amerton with one of the first steam-hauled trains of our 2026 season. Isabel will be out again on on E...
03/04/2026

Isabel returns to Amerton with one of the first steam-hauled trains of our 2026 season. Isabel will be out again on on Easter Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

It's no April Fool! We're open today, or first running day this year with diesel trains until 4pm!We're also running Ste...
01/04/2026

It's no April Fool! We're open today, or first running day this year with diesel trains until 4pm!

We're also running Steam trains on Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday! A bumper bank holiday of steam power!

Come and learn about Staffordshire's Narrow Gauge heritage, and enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt through the countryside!

Address

Amerton Railway, Stowe-By-Chartley
Stafford
ST180LA

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11:30am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

01889271337

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