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# Ravenglass Railway Museum

Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Museum

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## Posts

- [Latest News](https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk/latest-news/)
- [Events](https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk/events/) - A Grand Victorian Day Out! Saturday 22nd August To celebrate the exact date of the 150th anniversary of the first passengers to travel on the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway back in 1876, we’re inviting you to join us for a fun-filled Victorian themed day at the Ravenglass Railway Museum. Travel back in time and
- [Happy Birthday Henry Greenly !](https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk/happy-birthday-henry-greenly/) - Happy Birthday Henry Greenly ! Today (3rd June 2026) marks the 150th birthday of Henry Greenly. Born on 3rd June 1876, Greenly was a key figure in the world of model railway design in the early 20th century. His involvement in the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, although brief, had a great impact on the railway’s
- [Collections Development & Volunteering Opportunities](https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk/collections-development-volunteering-opportunities/) - Collections Development, Training & Volunteering Opportunities Back in September 2025 we received the news that we had been successful in our application for a CPD Bursary from Museum Development North (MDN) to support our volunteer and staff workforce and look at ways we can develop our collection. During the week of 15th December, there was
- [Movement for Good](https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk/movement-for-good/) - To all our lovely supporters out there - please take just a few seconds to nominate us for Movement for Good '12 Days of Christmas' draw. Each nomination enters us into this charity prize draw with the chance of winning an amazing £1000! The more people who nominate us, the more times our name is
- [Restoration of Our Iconic Camping Coaches](https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk/restoration-begins-for-iconic-camping-coaches/) - Learn all about our Pullman Camping Coach Restoration project, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund On this page, you can see all the work that took place to restore our historic Pullman Camping Coaches, "Elmira" and "Maid of Kent". So if you're looking for a Lake District Holiday with a difference book your stay
- [Katie to Attend Rail200 Greatest Gathering](https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk/katie-to-attend-rail200-greatest-gathering/) - Katie will be attending The Greatest Gathering in Derby this August! This event is a major part of the Rail 200 celebrations and it is an honour for Katie to be invited. The Greatest Gathering takes place on Friday 1, Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 August 2025 at Alstom’s historic Litchurch Lane Site in Derby.
- [Reminiscence!](https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk/reminiscence/) - "Thank you for coming today - the residents loved it". In February, a team of staff and volunteers visited Bradbury House care home in Gosforth to deliver a reminiscence activity session to residents there. The session was based on celebrating 150 years of the railway and the museum team had a fabulous afternoon sharing objects
- [Volunteer Training Day](https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk/volunteer-training-day/) - The museum held a small Volunteer Training and Social Day on 18th February. The day was a great success, attended by 15 volunteers, and was a fantastic opportunity for the volunteers to meet each other and put faces to names. The places on this day were limited purely due to the space available in the
- [Cumbria Tourism Awards - Unsung Hero Finalist](https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk/cumbria-tourism-awards-unsung-hero-finalist/)

## Pages

- [Home](https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk/) - VISIT USHISTORYEXHIBITIONSLOCATIONCOLLECTIONSSCHOOLS & GROUPSEVENTSCAMPING COACHESLATEST NEWSRAVENGLASS RAILWAY MUSEUM Step 150 years back in time Ravenglass Railway Museum tells the story of the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, affectionately known as the ‘Ratty’. Located at Ravenglass station on the Cumbrian coast, the museum re-opened in 2017 after a comprehensive Heritage Lottery funded re-development and houses a collection
- [Visitor Info](https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk/visit/visitor-info/) - Visitor InfoMake a donationAccessibility StatementOur Accessibility statement is available to download in both PDF and Word format for you to view on any device. Please click the relevant version you wish to view. Visit our listing on the AccessAble website. PDF VersionWord VersionAdmissionEntry to the Ravenglass Railway Museum is FREE, though we rely on visitor
- [Donate](https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk/donate/) - DONATERavenglass Railway Museum is a registered charity, no.1217185. We rely on the support and generosity of the public to enable the Museum to remain open and developing. DONATE ONLINE Making a donation online is quick and easy with JustGiving DONATE WITH JUSTGIVINGDONATE OFFLINE We can accept donations by cheque or bank transfer Send a Cheque
- [Exhibitions](https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk/visit/exhibitions/) - Permanent Exhibitions Our permanent displays take the visitor on a journey from the beginnings of mining in the Esk valley, through the construction of the railway in the 1870s right through to its preservation in 1960 and the story up to the present day. Here is a brief flavour of what can be seen on
- [History](https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk/about-us/history/) - Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway HistoryThe Ravenglass Railway Museum opened in 1978 to permanently display a collection of artefacts that had been exhibited at the centenary of the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway (R&ER) in 1976. It was housed in the former Furness Railway platform shelter on Ravenglass main-line station. Between 2015-2017 it underwent a comprehensive re-development
- [Education and School Visits](https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk/visit/learning/) - Education and School VisitsOur education packages support classroom learning in: STEM (railway technology and engineering) History (Victorian transport, local heritage) Geography (landscapes, map reading, natural environment) PSHE (team-building and social learning) We have several options for our curriculum-linked learning to suit your needs and budget. Visit the Museum- Short of time? Take part in
- [Collections](https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk/collections/) - Object and Photographic Collections Our collections hold over 8,000 artefacts of every size and shape from locomotives to beermats, plus a photographic archive of over 45,000 images. We are pleased to be part of the Museum Data Service (MDS). You can find a full listing of our object collection on the MDS website here. We
- [Location](https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk/visit/location/) - OUR LOCATIONFinding the museum is easy – we are based at Ravenglass railway station. Just choose your mode of transport and click the link to view the best way to get to us. You can even get custom directions from your location by entering your postcode below to get to either Ravenglass or Dalegarth for
- [Privacy Policy](https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk/privacy-policy/) - Our Privacy Policy General Information Ravenglass Railway Museum is operated by the Ravenglass Railway Museum Trust. It exists to tell the story of the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway’s rich heritage, by collecting, protecting and presenting a collection of artefacts. It has a collection of over 6000 objects, with a photographic archive of over 28000
- [Contact Us](https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk/contact-us/) - We'd love to hear from you!If you have any queries, comments or suggestions, then simply fill in the form and a member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible. Alternatively, you can give us a call on +44 1229 717171 and we’ll endeavour to help you straight away. Make a
- [Visit](https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk/visit/) - Visit the Museum...
- [Volunteering](https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk/volunteering/) - VOLUNTEERINGDo you want to learn new skills, meet new people and get involved with the fascinating history of ‘La’al Ratty’? If so then we’d love to hear from you – we’re always looking for volunteers to help restore our historic rolling stock, delve into our archive or engage with the public in the museum and
- [Group Bookings](https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk/visit/group-bookings/) - Group BookingsWe welcome group bookings and can provide tours of the museum, railway engine shed and workshops. Our group offers can be tailored to suit your particular requirements. To discuss a potential booking please get in touch
- [Accessibility Information](https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk/visit/accessibility-information/) - Accessibility StatementOur Accessibility statement is available to download in both PDF and Word format for you to view on any device. Please click the relevant version you wish to view. For pictures of the Accessibility Facilities at Ravenglass and Eskdale railway and other Lake District Estates Attractions click here. PDF VersionWord Version
- [Cookies Policy](https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk/cookies-policy/) - Cookies To make this site work properly, we sometimes place small data files called cookies on your device. Most websites do this. What are cookies? A cookie is a small text file that a website saves on your computer or mobile device when you visit the site. It enables the website to remember your actions
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- [Visitor Reviews](https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk/visit/visitor-reviews/) - Kind Words from Our Previous VisitorsDon’t take our word on just how good a day out at Ravenglass Railway Museum is, take a look at some reviews from our previous visitors. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Aliquam a magna quis ipsum posuere ultrices ac pellentesque augue. Quisque ut hendrerit lorem. Proin efficitur
- [Trustees](https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk/about-us/trustees/) - Page Information RequiredLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Donec metus nulla, ornare at quam vitae, molestie imperdiet arcu. Aenean interdum ultricies nibh ac suscipit. Vestibulum dui risus, vestibulum vel velit vel, ultricies viverra neque. Nunc scelerisque luctus augue, eleifend sodales nulla tristique in. Aenean venenatis diam eget vestibulum eleifend. Nulla id lorem metus.
- [About Us](https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk/about-us/)

## Portfolio

- [Big Saloon](https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk/portfolio/ut-pretium-arcu-dolor/) - The Big Saloon was built in 1875 for the original 3ft gauge railway. It was used on the line on busy days and apparently could carry 100 people! In 1915, after the 3ft railway was re-gauged to 15inches, the coach was sold and became a garden shed. It is now the oldest surviving English narrow-gauge
- [ICLNO1](https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk/portfolio/nam-non-orci-neque/) - ICL (Internal Combustion Locomotive) No 1 was built in 1927 from a Ford Model T car chassis. Later named Bunny, it holds the railway’s speed record – coming down the line in 15 minutes! After being converted to a tool van, ICL No 1 was restored by volunteers in the 1990s.
- [Katie](https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk/portfolio/cras-aliquam-neque-nisl/) - Built in 1896 by Sir Arthur Heywood for the Eaton Railway in Cheshire. Sold to Ravenglass in 1916 where it ran until 1919. Badly worn, Katie was sold and ran at the Southport and then Fairbourne railways, where it was dismantled c1929. The remains were donated by the Narrow Gauge Railway Museum at Tywyn and
- [Synolda](https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk/portfolio/class-aptent-taciti-sociosqu/) - A Class 30 locomotive designed by Henry Greenly and built in 1912 by Bassett-Lowke Ltd. The first was sold to Sir Robert Walker for his private Sand Hutton Railway near York, and was named after his wife, Synolda. It later ran at funfairs at Southend and Belle Vue Zoo in Manchester before being presented to
- [Fish & Chips Evenings](https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk/portfolio/fish-chips-evenings/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Duis iaculis velit nec viverra mattis. Phasellus est nulla, tempor eget neque at, pellentesque aliquam nulla. Sed ultricies nec nibh et consequat. Sed fringilla ornare dolor vitae vestibulum. Proin dapibus eros tortor, non condimentum urna ullamcorper et. Integer vitae cursus tortor, ac finibus lacus. Duis lobortis nisl
- [Teddies Go Free](https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk/portfolio/teddies-go-free/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Duis iaculis velit nec viverra mattis. Phasellus est nulla, tempor eget neque at, pellentesque aliquam nulla. Sed ultricies nec nibh et consequat. Sed fringilla ornare dolor vitae vestibulum. Proin dapibus eros tortor, non condimentum urna ullamcorper et. Integer vitae cursus tortor, ac finibus lacus. Duis lobortis nisl
- [Photography Days](https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk/portfolio/photography-days/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Duis iaculis velit nec viverra mattis. Phasellus est nulla, tempor eget neque at, pellentesque aliquam nulla. Sed ultricies nec nibh et consequat. Sed fringilla ornare dolor vitae vestibulum. Proin dapibus eros tortor, non condimentum urna ullamcorper et. Integer vitae cursus tortor, ac finibus lacus. Duis lobortis nisl
- [Steam To The Hills](https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk/portfolio/steam-to-the-hills/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Duis iaculis velit nec viverra mattis. Phasellus est nulla, tempor eget neque at, pellentesque aliquam nulla. Sed ultricies nec nibh et consequat. Sed fringilla ornare dolor vitae vestibulum. Proin dapibus eros tortor, non condimentum urna ullamcorper et. Integer vitae cursus tortor, ac finibus lacus. Duis lobortis nisl
- [Young Engineers Day Out](https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk/portfolio/young-engineers-day-out/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Duis iaculis velit nec viverra mattis. Phasellus est nulla, tempor eget neque at, pellentesque aliquam nulla. Sed ultricies nec nibh et consequat. Sed fringilla ornare dolor vitae vestibulum. Proin dapibus eros tortor, non condimentum urna ullamcorper et. Integer vitae cursus tortor, ac finibus lacus. Duis lobortis nisl

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- [RRM Resources Ingenuity](https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk/wpfd_file/rrm-resources-ingenuity/)
- [Strong Structures](https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk/wpfd_file/strong-structures/)
- [RRM Resources Energy Power](https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk/wpfd_file/rrm-resources-energy-power/)
- [Design Brief for the New Museum](https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk/wpfd_file/design-brief-for-the-new-museum/)
- [Previous Museum Design](https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk/wpfd_file/previous-museum-design/)
- [RRM Resources Communication](https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk/wpfd_file/rrm-resources-communication/)
- [Signals on the Railway](https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk/wpfd_file/signals-on-the-railway/)
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## Categories

- [Whats On](https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk/category/whats-on/)
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## Tags

- [#modelrailways](https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk/tag/modelrailways/)
- [#henrygreenly](https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk/tag/henrygreenly/)
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- [#railwayhistory](https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk/tag/railwayhistory/)

## Portfolio Categories

- [Exhibits](https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk/portfolio_category/exhibits/)
- [Events](https://ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk/portfolio_category/events/)

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