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Only a few days to go now to our Autumn Gala! A wide variety of motive power – much of it steam – over two days; so much, in fact, that both our ground level circuits, and our raised track, will be in use. We Read More …

We’re delighted to say that steam is back at Sandiway this month. With the onset of more temperate (and, at times, very wet) weather in recent weeks, we have been able to lift the ban on steam that was necessary during the August heatwaves. We Read More …

The school holidays are in full swing (and, for now, the sun is out…) so Sandiway Miniature Railway is open on Wednesdays as well as Sundays. We have steam out on a few occasions too. We are open from 12:00 noon to 4:00pm on the Read More …

Just a few days away now, our biggest event of 2026. This year’s gala is set to be the biggest and best yet. Over the two days there will be multiple steam engines operating on both the ground level loops, and the raised track will Read More …

We promised you eight Scamps and we delivered eleven! The rather uninspiring weather didn’t put anybody off; the owners of the Scamps had a proper good catch-up while visiting passengers enjoyed a variety of rides on both ground level loops – and even the raised Read More …

May bank holiday sees two days of steam at Sandiway. Lilla will be running trains on Sunday and Monday 3 and 4 May… …then, on Saturday and Sunday 16 and 17 May, we have our next charity event of the year. Sandiway Scampers sees seven Read More …

Our chosen charity for 2026 is Let’s Farm, a real working farm for people with learning disabilities in Cheshire. After the success of the 2025 events, we currently have three already confirmed, supporting this charity, scheduled for the year – others may follow. Romulus Gala Read More …

Sandiway Miniature Railway is looking forward to welcoming you this Easter. We will be open on the following dates… Easter Sunday 5 AprilBank Holiday Monday 6 AprilWednesday 8 AprilSunday 12 AprilWednesday 15 April …then Sundays as normal. On all dates we open at 12:00 noon Read More …

Our chosen charity for this year is Let’s Farm, a real working farm for people with learning disabilities based in the outskirts of Winsford, about three miles from our railway. It offers people with learning disabilities the chance to take part in farming life, make new Read More …

We were delighted to welcome over thirty children (with their teachers, assorted grown-ups and a very special visitor with a red coat and a big wite beard…) to Sandiway Miniature Railway this week. The children were brilliantly behaved – they were a credit to everyone! Read More …