Welcome to Amerton Railway
Authentic steam and diesel train rides through the beautiful Staffordshire countryside. Proudly preserved and operated entirely by volunteers.
Step back in time and experience the sights, sounds, and smells of a working heritage railway. Nestled in the rolling Staffordshire countryside, Amerton Railway offers a nostalgic journey for families, enthusiasts, and day-trippers alike.
Whether you are enjoying a scenic ride in one of our historic carriages, exploring our collection of industrial locomotives, or simply watching the trains pass at Chartley Halt Picnic Area, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
2026 At Amerton Railway
Our summer running season is in full swing! Join us at the weekends for regular passenger services. Experience the sights and sounds of our resident industrial steam and vintage diesel locomotives, including Bagnall, Kerr Stuart, Hunslet, and Ruston designs, hauling trains along our route.
The Journey
Your adventure starts at Amerton station. Settle into our vintage 1930s carriages as we take a gentle journey through the fields to Chartley Halt. Here, you can disembark, enjoy a picnic in our dedicated viewing area, or stay on the train and meander around the railway as we return to Amerton station to complete our one-mile route.
Our Locomotives
We are incredibly proud of our diverse fleet of historic railway locomotives. Our sheds house a fascinating array of industrial heritage, from heavy-duty vintage diesels to beautifully restored narrow-gauge steam engines, Isabel, our flagship engine, built in Stafford, is 129 years old in 2026. Our collection is themed around Staffordshire.
Powered by Volunteers
Amerton Railway is an independent charity, honoured with The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. Every aspect of the railway from trackwork and heavy engineering to driving and ticketing is carried out by a dedicated team of volunteers who are passionate about preserving our industrial past.
Support & Charity
As a registered charity (No. 1015635), we rely entirely on the generosity of our visitors and the hard work of our team. Every ticket purchased, every donation made, and every hour volunteered goes directly into maintaining our track, restoring our historic fleet, and keeping narrow-gauge history alive for future generations.
Our Picnic Area is open!
Why not bring a picnic lunch and have a ride on the train to the Picnic Area at Chartley Halt where you can watch the trains go by, all included in your ticket price! For more information please see our Picnic Area page.
Please keep in touch with us through our website and Facebook page for more details of our steam and diesel train services and special events.
Amerton Railway is an independent registered charity (1015635) and operates separately from the neighbouring Amerton Farm, though we highly recommend combining both for a full family day out!
All our locomotives and carriages are historical vehicles. Therefore, all scheduled services, events (such as our popular Santa Specials), and motive power are subject to availability and may be altered at short notice.