Amerton Railway

Excellent little railway running interesting diesel and steam locos. Runs round a pretty 1 mile circuit. Very friendly and welcoming staff.

Lovely experience even in a foot of snow. Santa and the elves were great and even provided sherry and pressies. A Christmas stream train treat for all

Lovely little Railway. We were lucky enough to arrive on a Sunday, and at just the time when the Steam Train was about to depart. Having been brought up when Steam was still common, the smell was immediately evocative of our youth, and the first thing we both noticed. A great experience for the kids, and those slightly older..

A highly recommended experience for young and old alike, the Amerton Railway runs through delightful countryside in a quiet corner of North Staffordshire. Steam locomotives are usually hauling trains on Sundays, with diesels on Saturdays. Engine shed tours can be arranged by request throughout the day.The journey itself takes passengers down past Amerton Pond and the Industrial Railway, passing a replica drift mine, with a pleasing sweep of hills to the left, and the ruins of Chartley Castle shrouded in trees on the horizon. Chartley Halt is the intermediate station, with a pleasant picnic area where one can relax and watch the trains and look out for the abundance of wildlife which includes green woodpecker, yellowhammer and little egret, as well as fieldfares in the later months.The journey continues from Chartley, following Amerton Brook, the line slinking through the tall mature trees and open farmland, passing the Pumpkin field, twice crossing the brook before swinging right and back into Amerton station. The 12 minute ride is just right for small children, and there is an I-Spy Challenge sheet available in the ticket office, with lots of interesting things to see on the journey, including crocodiles, butterflies, a windmill, a large bat, a snake, even a ticket office cat. Adults, like me for example, find the I-Spy rather good too!The ticket office has a range of souvenir items for sale including books and postcards.Several old steam locomotives can be seen at Amerton, including Isabel, an engine built at Bagnalls Works in Stafford 125 years ago. The Amerton Railway was built as a permanent home for Isabel, and a delightful train ride with her is like a holiday to many, away from the stress of life, with the gentle journey through rural Staffordshire, the chuffing and clanking of the locomotive, the panoramic views from the carriages, the echo of the whistle, the smell of steam, and the picture postcard scenery, one feels alive and content with life.The friendly staff are all volunteers, and the railway has earned the Queen's Award For Voluntary Service in 2021.Highly recommended.

Visited here on a Christmas Eve it was my little boys birthday and Santa and the whole train sang Happy Birthday to him it was so nice, friendly kind staff a beautiful experience for an amazing price we will definitely do this again! highly recommend this adventure, take a blanket for smaller ones as it’s a bit cold but that’s down the time of year etc xx

Following the ride behind Isabel, the loco that spent quite a few years mounted on a plinth outside Stafford Station and now back in steam, I was invited for a tour around the engine sheds which was gladly accepted. Thomas, my very knowledgable guide, showed me several locos owned by various members of Amerton plus an old acquaintance. Sitting in the corner of one of the sheds was the 0-4-0 Trentham Express loco awaiting repair. Many years ago, before the railway was removed from service at Trentham Gardens, I worked on the very same locos' engine. Hopefully it will be back in service soon. I managed to snap a few pictures of Isabel and the locos on 'shed' which should give some idea of the railway.Overall, a pleasant visit on a Sunday and the rain mainly stayed away. With very helpful staff members, it's well worth a visit, especially if looking for something to entertain the kids and plenty for them to do on other parts of the centre as well.

Nice little railway, spent about an hour here. Children enjoyed the ride, especially slowing down while the sheep ran across the tracks!

Visited the railway during their annual gala... A fantastic little railway that runs through some lovely countryside... Great photo opportunities... Very family friendly... I would highly recommend a visit whenever they are open...

Gala day showed these engines off really well. Friendly volunteers.

A gentle jaunt round the fields adjacent to Amerton Farm. A friendly little railway with an I Spy" sheet for little ones. On running days the trains run every 30 mins