Little British Rail

A Portable Miniature Steam Train For Hire

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

Experience the sights, sounds and smells of a real steam train at your event with Little British Rail!

Servicing anywhere in the UK we offer a safe, fun and eye catching attraction with our portable miniature railway.

Our little steam engine and carriages are suitable for giving rides to all ages, from the very young to the young at heart.

Our railway is simple to set up and can operate on any firm and level ground, including grass.

Perfect for fairs, festivals, steam rallies, public events and private events

We have flexible rates and pricing structures, please contact us to discuss your event.

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.

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 with cars, buildings, and trees in the background.
A small train track runs through a grassy yard, leading to a house with a covered porch. A shed and water tank are visible in the background.

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!

  • Miniature steam train on tracks with blue passenger cars, surrounded by a leafy forest.
  • Old-fashioned steam locomotive and traction engine outdoors on grassy field, surrounded by fences and hills, with steam visible from the engines.
  • A person is riding a miniature steam train on a small outdoor railway track next to an industrial building. The train is green with the name 'Charlie' written on it, and another person is riding a black train in the background. The setting includes a concrete area with surrounding stone walls and a metal roll-up door.
  • A man crouching next to a small live steam traction engine on a dirt path, with smoke coming from its chimney. The engine is pulling a green cart loaded with various items, and the scene is set outdoors with trees in the background.
  • Miniature steam train with people riding on it
  • Night scene with person operating a small steam train, surrounded by steam and smoke, located in a grassy area with signboards in the background.
  • Man and child riding a small green steam train on a foggy day in a grassy area.
  • A man holding a smiling baby on a miniature steam train in a foggy outdoor setting.

    Suitable for all ages.

  • Nighttime scene with fireworks in the sky, a miniature steam train emitting smoke, and a person wearing a high-visibility vest marked 'Staff' standing on grass.

    Available for night time events.

  • Miniature train ride with people, featuring a small green locomotive on grassy terrain, tents and trees in the background.

    Fun, different and educational.

  • Vintage steam locomotives outdoors, one green and one red, with steam emitting from stacks, on grassy area with fenced boundary and hills in the background.

    Miniature road steam also available.

  • Miniature train with a person sitting on it, outdoor industrial setting.

    Two train service by special request.

  • 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.