Little British Rail

A Portable Train Ride For Hire

Logo featuring two golden lions and a crown with text "LBR Little British Rail Vis Vaporis" on a black background.

At Little British Rail, we bring the charm, excitement and nostalgia of a traditional miniature steam railway directly to your event.

Our beautifully presented portable railway provides an unforgettable attraction for guests of all ages, creating lasting memories wherever it travels.

Whether you're organising a country show, village fête, wedding, school event, corporate family day, Christmas celebration or private party, our experienced team delivers a professional and reliable service from start to finish.

Our authentic miniature railway is fully portable, allowing us to transform suitable outdoor spaces into a unique attraction that both children and adults will enjoy.

From the sound of the steam whistle to the excitement of riding behind a beautifully maintained locomotive, every visit creates a memorable experience.

Based in the UK, Little British Rail travels nationwide - from Essex to Yorkshire, Glasgow to London, we help event organisers add something truly special to their celebrations.

If you're looking for unique event entertainment that stands out from the crowd, we'd be delighted to help.

A man and a child sitting in a small, green steam train outdoors.
Front view of a vintage steam train emitting steam, with a historic building and parked cars in the background, at a workshop in West Yorkshire.

Real Steam!

Our railway uses a real steam engine, with a fire in its belly and smoke from its chimney. We’ll bring the coal, all we need from you is access to water.

Narrow-gauge railway track on concrete in an industrial area in West Yorkshire
Arial view of oval train track laid out on stone courtyard with three planter boxes and a restored vintage overhead crane structure casting a shadow across the miniature steam train which can be seen on part of the oval

Flexible Track Layout

Our train runs on track that is made up of multiple straight and curved panels. The track panels simply push together and are interchangeable, so a route can be arranged to suit your site. We even have some points for sidings!

  • A small vintage train with green and red colors runs on railway tracks in an urban area, with brick buildings, a tree, and modern high-rise buildings in the background. The train is on display in a museum as part of a school holiday event program.
  • A green miniature steam locomotive is seen on a narrow gauge railway with a second black steam locomotive with a person riding, in a Yorkshire industrial estate, with concrete, stone walls and a roller door
  • Night scene with person operating a small steam train, surrounded by steam and smoke, located in a grassy area with signboards in the background, set up in North England.
  • A man dressed as Winston Churchill making a peace sign while sitting on a small train ride with children and two smiling women in the background, surrounded by greenery and a clear blue sky.
  • A miniature steam train in a grassy field at a steam rally in Yorkshire
  • Man and child riding a small green steam train on a foggy day in a grassy area.
  • Miniature locomotive with 2 carriages, on track laid on a bitumen path, under a green gazebo.
  • A woman and a young girl sitting on a miniature train ride in an outdoor urban setting, with buildings and people visible in the background. Part of an attraction at a museum in England.
  • Miniature steam train locomotives on cobblestone street near a brick building with a large window and railroad crossing signals.
  • Miniature steam engine with passengers on a hot summers day at a steam rally at Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Vintage miniature steam engine with 2 carriages, and a second miniature steam engine at the rear, on a track laid on bitumen.
  • Two miniature steam trains with dark green and grey locomotives on a track through a wooded area, with trees and greenery overhead.
  • A vintage miniature steam locomotive displayed outdoors on tracks, with people observing and a building with storefronts in the background.
  • A man holding a smiling baby on a miniature steam train in a foggy outdoor setting.

    Suitable for all ages.

  • Night time scene with miniature Christmas village and Christmas lights, a miniature steam train emitting smoke, and a tree branch with fairy lights wrapped around.

    Available for night time events.

  • Miniature train ride with people, featuring a family sitting on a miniature train carriage, with a historic industrial styled building in the background, a white picket fence and some newly planted trees, an educational experience.

    Fun, different and educational.

  • Vintage steam locomotive and carriages, loaded on a dual axle trailer pictured on a bitumen road, with a wooden fence behind, able to travel anywhere in the UK including the Midlands, Wales, North England, Lancashire, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire

    A pop up railway that arrives on a trailer.

  • Miniature train at a Manchester Museum of Science and Industry on a wet rainy day with smoke drifting from its chimney

    All weather running, hot or cold, rain, hail, snow or sun.

  • Night scene with a person operating a miniature steam train, steam and fire visible, set on grass next to a sign.

    Add atmosphere and excitement to your event.