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Avon Valley Railway.

The Avon Valley Railway offers a six mile round trip train ride following the Avon Valley not far from Bristol and Bath.

Special events include: learn to drive, murder mystery, real ale festival, steam and cuisine, Santa specials and more.

Address:
Avon Valley Railway,
Bitton Station,
Bath Road, Bitton,
Bristol BS30 6HD
Website: www.avonvalleyrailway.org

Some of the best heritage railways......

England: Great Central Railway.
 
England: Bluebell Railway.
 
England: West Somerset Railway
 
Scotland: Strathspey Steam Railway
 
Wales: Snowdon Mountain Railway

Recommended ......

Read: The life of George Stephenson and of his son Robert Stephenson; comprising also a history of the invention and introduction of the railway locomotive (1868)

Read: Rails Through the Forest: The Severn & Wye Railway, Norchard to Coleford, Cinderford and Lydbrook 1945-2012 (Railway Heritage)

Read: Great Britain's Heritage Railways: The Rise of the Railway Preservation Movement (Railway Heritage)

Read: The Essential Guide to Welsh Heritage and Scenic Railways (X Series)

Read: British Steam: Scottish Railways

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