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Sandiway Miniature Railway

๐Ÿ“ Northwich, North West

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โ˜…4.8(6 Google reviews)๐Ÿ’ฐยฃ1๐Ÿ‘ถAll ages

Run by the Mid Cheshire Society of Model Engineers, this 7.25-inch gauge railway offers steam passenger rides, annual charity galas, and school group visits. Volunteer operators are consistently praised for warmth and care.

โœ“ Volunteer-runโœ“ Steam enginesโœ“ Charity galasโœ“ School groupsโœ“ 7.25-inch gaugeโœ“ Affordable

๐Ÿ† Funzaroo Verdict

Best for families with train-enthusiast children who appreciate a genuine working steam railway run by people who love what they do. The volunteer team is repeatedly singled out for their warmth with children.

โ„น๏ธ What to Know Before You Go

๐Ÿ’กPayment is taken after the ride - no need to queue at a ticket desk beforehand
โฐCheck the event calendar for charity gala days when more locomotives are in operation
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธSchool groups are welcomed - contact the society in advance to arrange visits
๐Ÿš—Both adults and children can ride together in the passenger carriages

๐Ÿ’ฌ What Families Are Saying

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Rachy Cee

3 years ago

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โ€œGreat mini train ride. Children loved it and for ยฃ1 each . You can see the work and love that goes onto the ride from the workersโ€

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Jason Chalder

3 years ago

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โ€œGreat little train ride, ยฃ1 per person adults and kids can ride. Great people running it.โ€

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i23

4 years ago

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โ€œI loved this the train was comfy and you can pay after the ride it only costs ยฃ1 to rideโ€

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Overview

Sandiway Miniature Railway is operated by the Mid Cheshire Society of Model Engineers on a full 7.25-inch gauge track with steam engines and comfortable passenger carriages. Rides run on event days and open days throughout the year, with annual charity galas attracting larger crowds. Payment is taken after the ride. Passionate volunteers run every aspect of the operation.

๐Ÿ• Opening Hours

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SaturdayClosed
Sunday12:00-16:00

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