Sanday, Orkney Islands, Scotland. Email or Tel. 01857 600700 for information.

Please note: Due to unforseen circumstances  the railway is  only able to run a limited service. We are open daily 11.00am till 6.00. Closed Tuesday and Thursday except by prior arrangement. Please phone before you intend to travel to Sanday for the railway alone. Operation of trains is subject to weather conditions.  Email or phone 01857 600700. Whilst there is no ticket charge,  donations to our 'causes' are  always welcome. As long as the railway meets its essential overheads all donations we receive will continue this year to be forwarded to Minga School in Malawi , Africa in association with Sanday School . Pupils of Minga School visited Sanday Light Railway on September 11 2005, please click here to view photos of this visit. Sanday Light Railway  is also proud to support the Royal National Lifeboat Institute.

If  you are on the island on the days we are closed or have a special event at home and would like to visit us subject to weather conditions, building work and stock , we may be able to run a limited service for you. Please phone and give as much notice as possible first.

Please follow the 'Sanday Tourist Trail' signs and use the designated parking area. (The railway is also shown on the O.S. Landranger map No.5 Northern Isles, two  miles north from the Ro Ro ferry terminal at Loth.)

We are sorry we're unable to accommodate any dogs except guide dogs for safety reasons. When we open we will be disabled friendly including toilet facilities.  (Please phone first if possible for access information)

** Visiting engines are always welcome by prior arrangement  with the normal  safety considerations for passengers  & boiler certificate requirements as  set out by Southern Federation or  7 1/4" society guidelines. Loading ramps are installed directly onto our line... ( Up to Narrow gauge locomotive size.)**

Disclaimer: This is an extended garden railway, intended to create appeal & interest to visitors who come to sample the many delights of Sanday & to compliment the tea-rooms... Whilst we  gladly welcome visitors, please be aware that parents are responsible for children at all times. No liability can be accepted for any loss, damage or injury however caused. Conditions of rides are as displayed at stations & on the Edmondson complimentary tickets we give to ALL our passengers. No visitors are permitted to walk along the tracks under ANY circumstances.