The West Lancashire Light Railway was started in 1967 when six schoolboy friends became determined to preserve the rapidly disappearing narrow gauge railway equipment in industry, both locally and afar. Since those early days, the collection has grown, now serving as a working museum, displaying and operating historic locomotives and industrial railway equipment from the UK and overseas. The railway is now home to six narrow gauge steam locomotives, all over one hundred years old, together with a remarkable collection of petrol, diesel and electric locomotives that replaced steam following the First World War. The operating line runs for about 400m through woodland next to the clay-pit of the former brickworks. Free entrance and parking. Tickets, and souvenirs are available from the ticket office/shop. Tickets are valid all day except on Halloween and Santa trains. Picnic tables are provided. Our popular Tea Room serves locally produced delicious cakes and refreshments. All operated by our volunteers.