Old Kiln Light Railway, Tilford Surrey

13/06/2026

All aboard at the Citroën & Renault Rally! 🇫🇷

We’re delighted to announce that the Old Kiln Light Railway will be running passenger train services throughout the Citroën & Renault Rally at the Rural Life Living Museum on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June.

Take a ride behind our narrow-gauge trains and enjoy a unique view of the rally, featuring an impressive display of classic French vehicles. It’s the perfect addition to a fantastic family day out, with plenty to see and do across the museum site.

Whether you’re a railway enthusiast, a classic car fan, or simply looking for a great weekend outing, be sure to stop by and enjoy a journey on the Old Kiln Light Railway.

📅 Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th June
📍 Rural Life Living Museum, Tilford, Surrey
🚂 Passenger trains running throughout the event

10/06/2026

🚂 SPECIAL GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT! 🚂

We’re delighted to announce that Taffy, courtesy of Alan Keef Ltd, will be visiting for Steam at Works 2026 on 22nd & 23rd August!

Built in 1990, Taffy is 0-4-0 No. 30, a distinctive vertical boiler steam locomotive from the Alan Keef works. Don’t miss the chance to see this charming engine in action alongside our home fleet, pulling passenger trains and hauling freight sets along our charming line.

📅 22nd & 23rd August 2026
🚂 Featuring visiting tank engine Taffy
🎟️ Fun for the whole family

Mark your calendars and join us for a spectacular celebration of steam!

Photo Credit:
Alex Holt

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06/06/2026

A few weeks ago, we were delighted to welcome Amey to her very first passenger running day at the Old Kiln Light Railway.

After plenty of hard work behind the scenes, it was fantastic to see her carrying passengers and settling into service so well. Throughout the day, visitors enjoyed the opportunity to travel behind this charming locomotive as she made her debut in front of the public.

A big thank you goes to everyone who helped prepare and support Amey for this special milestone. We look forward to seeing her in action on many more running days in the future!

https://www.oklr.org

Photo Credit:
Richard McKenzie

03/06/2026

🚂 National Volunteers’ Week 2026 🚂

This week, we’re celebrating the incredible volunteers who keep The Old Kiln Light Railway running.

From maintaining our locomotives and rolling stock to caring for the site, welcoming visitors, and helping behind the scenes, our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, enthusiasm, and countless hours of hard work ensure that this unique railway can continue to be enjoyed by visitors of all ages.

To every volunteer past and present: thank you for your commitment, passion, and support. The Old Kiln Light Railway simply wouldn’t be the same without you.

If you’ve ever thought about getting involved, we’d love to hear from you. Volunteering is a great way to learn new skills, meet like-minded people, and help preserve a piece of railway heritage.

https://www.oklr.org

Photo Credit:
Josh Helman
Will Stratford
Lorraine Sandford

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13/05/2026

We are delighted to announce that our Motor Rail Simplex No. 7902 ‘Amey’ will be hauling her first ever public passenger trains this Sunday, 17th May, between 11:00am and 15:00pm.

Amey returned to the OKLR earlier this year following off-site mechanical overhaul work carried out by Alan Keef Ltd, and has since been repainted in-house by our dedicated team of volunteers.

Built in 1939, Amey has enjoyed a long and fascinating industrial career before arriving at the OKLR in February 2025 when she was donated to the railway by LEGOLAND Windsor.

We are incredibly proud to see this historic locomotive back in service and hauling passenger trains for our visitors to enjoy.
Come along this Sunday to ride behind Amey and help us celebrate her return to traffic!

Find out more about Amey here: https://oklr.org/rolling-stock/simplex/amey
Plan your visit here: https://oklr.org/visit-us

23/04/2026

🚒 Our Annual Fire Engine Rally Returns! 🚒

Join us for a fun-filled day for the whole family, packed with red paint, flashing lights, and sirens galore!

Watch the Museum come alive with an incredible display of fire engines spanning over a century, from early 1900s classics to modern-day machines.

🔥 Live demonstrations throughout the day include:
• A dramatic rescue from the saw pit
• A fire at the railway station
• Saving a cat from the roof of the cricket pavilion
• …and plenty more exciting displays!

Ever dreamed of being a firefighter? Now’s your chance! Climb into the cab of selected vehicles (with owner permission), explore inside the lockers, and even take a ride around the Museum on a vintage fire engine.

This is one of our most popular summer events — perfect for families and enthusiasts alike. We can’t wait to see you there!

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🚗 Vehicle Owners – Get Involved!
If you’d like to enter your vehicle, please email [email protected] with the following details:
• Your name
• Vehicle registration number
• Vehicle make and model
• Year of manufacture
• Whether you’ll be attending Saturday, Sunday, or both
• Whether you require a camping pitch for Friday, Saturday, or Sunday night

Don’t miss out — it’s set to be a fantastic day!

For more information and to buy tickets visit: www.rural-life.org.uk

The Rural Life Living Museum is owned and operated by the Old Kiln Museum CIO, registered charity number 1200370. The Museum receives no external funding and is dependent on ticket sales and donations to continue operating. We really appreciate your support.

19/04/2026

Trains running from 1100 - 1500 from Mills Wood Station, £3.50/person.

🎉 Founders Day is here! 🎉

Today we celebrate the incredible legacy of our founders, Madge and Henry Jackson, who first opened the Museum back in April 1973.

To honour their legacy and our unique heritage, we’re bringing Founders Day back as an annual tradition! And just like in 1973, entry today is only:
👧 Children: 10p
🧑 Adults: 20p
(cash only please)

✨ What’s on today:
📜Rare and delicate objects on display from our archives in the newly refurbished village hall
🪨 Steam traction engines and miniature engines
🪵Live demonstrations from the woodyard
📸 Aldershot, Farnham and Fleet Camera Club Photography exhibition.
🚂 Train rides from the Old Kiln Light Railway *£3.50 pp

🌿 Bring the whole family for a relaxed day of discovery. Wonder, explore, and soak up the atmosphere. Feel free to pack a picnic and enjoy our covered picnic area or a shady spot under the trees.

☕ The Market Garden Café will be open all day, serving hot and cold food, drinks, and plenty of sweet treats.

For more information and to buy tickets visit: www.rural-life.org.uk

The Rural Life Living Museum is owned and operated by the Old Kiln Museum CIO, registered charity number 1200370. The Museum receives no external funding and is dependent on ticket sales and donations to continue operating. We really appreciate your support.

15/04/2026

Our next steaming weekend (subject to availability)

14/04/2026

🎉 Founders Day – Sunday 19th April! 🎉

Join us as we celebrate the opening of our Museum back in 1973, when Madge and Henry Jackson first welcomed visitors to The Old Kiln Museum.

For one day only, we’re bringing back the original entry prices (cash only): Children - 10p | Adults - 20p

Enjoy a fantastic day out with:
🚜 Steam engines and tractors chugging around
🛠️ Working machinery & live demonstrations
📜 Special photography exhibition in the village hall
💬 Stories from original volunteers

Bring a picnic or visit the Market Garden Café for food, drinks, and treats.

For more information and to buy tickets visit: www.rural-life.org.uk

The Rural Life Living Museum is owned and operated by the Old Kiln Museum CIO, registered charity number 1200370. The Museum receives no external funding and is dependent on ticket sales and donations to continue operating. We really appreciate your support.

02/01/2026

2025 has come to a close and it has been a very successful year for the Old Kiln Light Railway. We have done so much to preserve our existing fleet, and even introduced some new rolling stock.

Read all about it on our website!