Links & resources

Government public sector rail owning group; overview of DFTO and its role.

Major UK railway discussion forum: operations, fares, rolling stock, history and more.

Large railway modelling and rail enthusiast community: forums, layouts, reviews and marketplace.

Live running and timetable information for Great Britain, popular for tracking specific services and headcodes.

Real-time maps and train running info using Network Rail open data; great for following movements.

Real-time map visualisation of trains on Great Britains rail network.

Official live departures/arrivals for National Rail stations in Great Britain.

Interactive and PDF maps of the National Rail network across Great Britain.

Enthusiast-focused digital magazine plus a huge photo imaging centre and railtour coverage.

UK railway news site covering heritage and mainline, with videos, events and railtour info.

Railtour listings and timings: steam, diesel and electric special trains.

Railtour operator site with upcoming excursions and booking information.

Digital archive of The Railway Magazine with historic issues and features.

Magazine site focused on Britains preserved railways, events and traction.

Steam-focused magazine brand covering preservation, events, reviews and features.

Independent guide to heritage railways and tramways across the UK and Ireland.

UK trade association representing and supporting heritage and tourist railways, museums and groups.

Reference lists of UK railway infrastructure and location codes (CRS, TIPLOC, STANOX and more).

Official information about Network Rail open data feeds used by many live-train sites.

Interactive map of historic railways (open and closed) across the UK and Ireland.

Railway history reference site with articles, photos and information on lines, stations and operations.

Global railway news and analysis from an industry and enthusiast perspective.

Large quality-controlled train photography database with search tools and community features.

Long-running railfan and railway information hub, including hosted enthusiast sites and directories.

Heritage steam railway in Sussex running through classic countryside.

Heritage railway running through Worcestershire and Shropshire along the Severn Valley.

One of the UKs longest heritage railways, running through Somerset to the coast.

Heritage railway through the North York Moors with steam and diesel services.

Steam and diesel trains on the Isle of Purbeck, linking Norden, Corfe Castle and Swanage.

Double-track main line heritage railway based in Leicestershire.

Steam and diesel heritage railway in the Cotswolds (Gloucestershire/Worcestershire).

Heritage railway in Hampshire running between Alton and Alresford.

Heritage railway through Bronte Country in West Yorkshire.

12-mile heritage railway in Lancashire running between Heywood and Rawtenstall.

Heritage railway in Norfolk between Sheringham and Holt.

Heritage railway in Kent with services between Tenterden and Bodiam.

Narrow-gauge steam railway in the Lake District (Laal Ratty).

Iconic narrow-gauge heritage railways through Snowdonia National Park.

Heritage railway in North Wales running through the Dee Valley between Llangollen and Corwen.

Steam railway on the Isle of Wight with historic rolling stock and museums.

Preserved steam railway in Staffordshire running through the Churnet Valley.

Heritage steam railway along the River Dart valley between Buckfastleigh and Totnes.

Steam railway and river boat attraction in South Devon around Paignton, Kingswear and Dartmouth.

Heritage railway in the Scottish Highlands based around Aviemore.

Historic narrow-gauge heritage railway in Wales (Tywyn to Nant Gwernol).

Narrow-gauge steam railway between Aberystwyth and Devils Bridge in Wales.

Narrow-gauge heritage railway in Mid Wales between Welshpool and Llanfair Caereinion.

Living museum of the Great Western Railway with engines, stock and demonstrations at Didcot.

Famous miniature heritage railway on the Romney Marsh in Kent.