Volunteers - Rudyard Lake Steam Railway

The railway runs with the help of a group of volunteers. They have made an enormous contribution to the development and improvement of the railway. They come from all walks of life and all ages and sexes.

We do welcome new volunteers and if you are interested please get in touch. We will let you have an information pack and arrange to meet you at the railway to show you round and introduce you.

Our aim is " To help develop and run a safe and prosperous railway and have fun doing it"

We hope that we achieve this and  encourage you to give it a try.

Junior Volunteers

We have a small group of junior volunteers who come and help us and they are particularly valued. Their numbers are restricted so that they can be properly supervised. There is also a minimum age limit of 13. You must contact us before bringing a junior volunteer. Our first junior member has made his career with Network Rail.

Most of the facilities in this photograph were constructed by the volunteers.

Rudyard Lake Steam Railway is in the North Staffordshire Peak District and our steam trains give a great 3 mile return trip along the side of the lake. The railway uses real coal fired narrow gauge steam engines to pull all its trains. The railways 5 steam engines all have names linked to the tales of King Arthur. Its one of the UK's finest heritage steam railways and is constantly developing new attractions to give great family days out.

Rudyard Lake is a historic site where Rudyard Kipling's parents met and named their son after the spot they met. The lake railway uses narrow gauge steam engines on its trains and is just North of Leek in Staffordshire close to the borders of Cheshire and Derbyshire.

The lake was originally developed by the North Staffordshire Railway Company to offer days out to the workers of the Midlands and North West. Rudyard Lake retains its beauty and serenity and was recently named the 3rd most romantic spot in the UK. The lake is a great family centre for picnics , sailing, boating and fishing as well as riding the steam train. It makes a superb day out for children. The railway is 10.25 inch gauge and is equivalent to about half the size of a narrow gauge railway. The steam trains run whatever the weather and have covered coaches.

Updated January 24 , 2010

February Half Term steam trains run daily February 14 -21st

Macmillan Charity Day March 27th - All proceeds to the charity and lots of special features

Easter Egg Specials - April 2-5th - Free Easter eggs for all the children

Lollipop Specials May 1-3rd - Free Lollipops for kids

Lollipop Specials May 29-31 -Free Lollipops for kids

Santa specials ran in December and January despite the snow with King Arthur and Pendragon pulling the trains.

Steam Trains now running every Sunday from 11.00am to 3pm until the end of November.

Work on the track has resumed.