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Top 10 stoomtreinen

Relive a golden age

Britain is home of the steam railway and boasts over 200 years of locomotive travel. Jump aboard and experience the chug of the engine and piercing shriek of the whistle for yourself.

An enchanting steam train outing will delight the whole family, and with loads of other attractions thrown in, you’re guaranteed a fun-filled day to remember.

Isle of Wight Steam Railway

Rij mee met prachtige locomotieven uit de tijd van koningin Victoria en leer de geschiedenis van het Britse openbaar vervoer terwijl u geniet van het prachtige landschap van dit unieke eiland.  
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Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway

Sluit u aan de bij de kinderen en ontdek de bijzondere dieren en planten rond Southborne Lake vanuit deze knusse mini-stroomtrein.
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Sittingbourne Steam Railway, Kent

Bij deze historische spoorlijn in Kent rijdt u onder andere over het langste smalspoor-viaduct van het land met behulp van de originele locomotieven en wagons.
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The Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway, Yorkshire

Een gezellig ritje van zo'n acht kilometer door de fraaie Yorkshire Dales. Voor de allerkleinsten zijn er geregeld speciale dagen in het teken van Thomas de Stoomlocomotief.
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Lappa Valley Steam Railway, Cornwall

A two-mile steam train journey, leisure park, paddle-boats, canoes, two miniature railways, crazy golf and maze. All this plus the stunning Cornish countryside.
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Bressingham Steam Experience and Gardens, Norfolk

Norfolk’s full ‘steam experience’ with narrow-gauge railway rides, Victorian steam roundabout, locomotive sheds, engine displays, traction engines and gardens.  
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Isle of Man Steam Railway

With steam locomotives dating back to 1873, you can travel back in time while you travel through the island's most picturesque countryside.  
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Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway, Southampton

An adorable steam-hauled miniature passenger railway near Southampton with 2 stations and stop offs at picnic sites, lakes and a children's play area.
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Watercress Line, Hampshire

Running 10 miles from Alresford to Alton the gorgeous Watercress Line was once used to transport locally grown watercress to markets in London. Today you can chug along its length and take in charming heritage stations and enjoy special events.
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Ffestiniogg Railway, Snowdonia

This Welsh railway winds its way past some of Snowdonia’s most inspiring scenery. A must for fans of heritage railways and North Wales’ spectacular, mountainous landscape.
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