Steam and scenic railways in the UK
Heritage railways and famous scenic rail journeys.
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The North Yorkshire Moors Railway runs steam and heritage trains for about 24 miles through the national park between Pickering and Whitby.
Jacobite steam trainFort William to Mallaig, Scottish HighlandsThe Jacobite is a steam train that runs between Fort William and Mallaig on the West Highland Line, crossing the Glenfinnan Viaduct made famous by the Harry Potter films.
Snowdon Mountain RailwayLlanberis, SnowdoniaThe Snowdon Mountain Railway is a rack and pinion railway that climbs from Llanberis for nearly five miles toward the summit of Snowdon.
North Norfolk Railway (the Poppy Line)Sheringham to Holt, NorfolkThe North Norfolk Railway, known as the Poppy Line, runs heritage steam and diesel trains about five miles through woodland and heath between Sheringham and Holt, passing the coast at Weybourne.
Settle to Carlisle railwaySettle to Carlisle, Yorkshire Dales and CumbriaThe Settle to Carlisle line is one of England's most scenic railway journeys, crossing the Yorkshire Dales and the Eden Valley over 73 miles.