Ashton Court Railway

A great day out for all the family.

We have two tracks, each approximately 1/3 mile long and normally have frequent Running Days for the public on weekends and bank holidays throughout the summer. Everybody is welcome and we look forward to seeing you all. Public Running extends from March to December. The programme of running for 2024 is published on the Public Ride Days.

Ashton Court Estate

We are in the grounds of the Ashton Court Estate accessed via the Clifton Lodge Gate. Click the link for details on how to get there.

Our Tracks

We have two main tracks, both in the form of continuous loops. The raised track is a combined 3½” and 5” gauge line and is raised above ground level to improve the comfort of drivers and passengers and to increase stability. The ground level track is 7¼” and 5″ gauge and runs round the outside of the raised track. Both tracks run through a tunnel and are controlled by a variety of semaphore and coloured light signals.

Locomotives

The society owns various 5” locomotives and 7¼” locomotives, both steam and electric.

Track Layout

Tracks are serviced by sidings, a traverser and steaming bays.

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These dates are subject to the weather (as always), the availability of volunteers and we also reserve the right to suspend or amend operations if the government reintroduces any Covid-19 regulations or advice.

Check out our gallery for an idea of what to expect on the day.