Leighton Buzzard Railway

The Leighton Buzzard Railway is the spot to go if you want old steam machines with long funnels, noisy whistles and lots of gleaming metal! You will end up transported back to an alternate period, as your train chuffs its method slowly past people's houses and away into the countryside, supporting the traffic at level crossings on the way.A history steam railway and performing museum, there is a relaxing 70 minute return train ride, hauled in most cases by a steam locomotive that is historic. Discover unique history that is fascinating dating back again to the dark days of the initial World War, and feel the vanished world of narrow-gauge light railways.Don't forget to wave! Every year, on the line you have simply travelled on.And see the diggers, locomotives and wagons that were used while your motor is given coal and water during the far end for the line, it is possible to relive the most loved times when Leighton Buzzard's quarries sent hundreds of thousands of tonnes of sand. This is certainly additionally outstanding place to have a birthday party on the road, and to meet Santa every December!Passengers this present year will be able to see a new landmark beingshown to people there: what is advertised to be Britain's onshore wind turbine that is biggest! Standing 136 metres (450 foot) high, this generates sufficient power to supply over 1300 homes!