Welcome to the Gartell Light Railway.
The Gartell Light Railway is a privately owned and operated 2 foot gauge railway which is open to the public on selected dates through the year. On its open days, the railway operates an intensive train service using 3 trains and is proud to offer a more intensive steam and diesel hauled train service timetable than virtually any other narrow gauge railway.
Our delightful narrow gauge railway is located in the scenic Blackmore Vale which lies within the south east corner of Somerset and is within easy reach of nearby Dorset and Wiltshire. Visitors to the railway can enjoy a unique journey through the rural Somerset countryside on the trackbed of a section of the old Somerset & Dorset line.
The railway also has a popular station buffet, serving a range of hot and cold refreshments, and a souvenir shop selling a variety of railway themed items. Our large free car park is located near to an attractive lakeside picnic area from where you can watch the passing trains!
The Gartell Light Railway is a privately owned and operated 2 foot gauge railway which is open to the public on selected dates through the year. On its open days, the railway operates an intensive train service using 3 trains and is proud to offer a more intensive steam and diesel hauled train service timetable than virtually any other narrow gauge railway.
Our delightful narrow gauge railway is located in the scenic Blackmore Vale which lies within the south east corner of Somerset and is within easy reach of nearby Dorset and Wiltshire. Visitors to the railway can enjoy a unique journey through the rural Somerset countryside on the trackbed of a section of the old Somerset & Dorset line.
The railway also has a popular station buffet, serving a range of hot and cold refreshments, and a souvenir shop selling a variety of railway themed items. Our large free car park is located near to an attractive lakeside picnic area from where you can watch the passing trains!
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The Gartell Light Railway is open to the public ONLY on selected dates through the year. We normally open at 10:00 and operate our frequent train service between 10:30 and 16:30. Our next open day is:- Easter Sunday 4th April 2021. We are now closed for our 2020/1 maintenance season and, more importantly, also remain closed due to the on-going COVID-19 restrictions. Hopefully, our 2021 open day programme will commence on Easter Sunday 4th April. |
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The Gartell Light Railway (GLR) is a privately owned and operated railway. The GLR reserves the right to alter or cancel its advertised open day dates and train services without prior notice though every effort is made to adhere to the advertised dates and schedules.
GLR| Common Lane| Yenston| Templecombe|Somerset|BA8 0NB
Telephone: 01963 370752 Fax: 01963 37391
The Gartell Light Railway (GLR) is a privately owned and operated railway. The GLR reserves the right to alter or cancel its advertised open day dates and train services without prior notice though every effort is made to adhere to the advertised dates and schedules.
GLR| Common Lane| Yenston| Templecombe|Somerset|BA8 0NB
Telephone: 01963 370752 Fax: 01963 37391
