Gartell Light Railway

Model train show and trip.

Visited with the family for the recent Model train show (Feb 23). First time that we have visited, and we will be back. A great little line. Only a diesel running on the day of the visit (we were awar...

Steam and Diesel

We took three grandchildren ages 7, 5,4 last Sunday to share this day. Luckily for me their preference is for the Steam train and we enjoyed 35 minutes on our train journey. With large areas of cut gr...

Gartell journey

I had a unique chance to travel on narrow gauge along part of the Somerset and Dorset railway route, having the feel of being on a full size railway. Friendly staff and well set up working rolling s...

A narrow gauge in Somerset

Built on part of the route of the S and D. Not open often but worth keeping an eye open for when it is. Friendly line with lovely locos and stock in beautiful surroundings.

What a gem

Staying nearby in Holton gave the perfect excuse to visit this friendly little line. For a family run line that is only open to the public half a dozen or so days a year the facilities are superb. Pro...