Alderney Railway

Alderney Railway Company
Guernsey
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The Journey

Navigate from Braye Road Station to Mannez Quarry across a span of 3.2km.

Scenery Highlights
  • Braye Beach Coastal Views
  • Mannez Lighthouse
  • Channel Island Fortifications
  • English Channel Panoramas
  • Rocky Northern Coastline
Quick Facts
  • Duration

    0.25 hours

  • Distance

    3.2 km

  • Est. Price

    Ultra-affordable

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Classes & Accommodations

Meals: None

Ensuite: No

Meals: None

Ensuite: No

Meals: None

Ensuite: No

Meals: None

Ensuite: No

Meals: None

Ensuite: No

Meals: None

Ensuite: No

Engine / Locomotive

Diesel locomotive (single operational unit)

Locomotive Weight

Approximately 20 tonnes

Track Gauge

1,524 mm (5 ft) — unique gauge specific to the Channel Islands

Braking Technology

Vacuum brakes

Route Engineering Challenges

  • Coastal alignment exposed to Channel weather

  • Limited space for passing loops

  • Volunteer-operated maintenance constraints

Rolling stock

Two former London Underground Northern Line 1959-vintage tube carriages

Route length

3.2 km (2 miles)

Maximum speed

25 km/h

Opened

1847 (Admiralty construction)

Operator type

Volunteer-run heritage railway

Carriage capacity

Approximately 60 passengers per train

Unique distinction

Only former London Underground rolling stock in active mainline service worldwide

Quick Facts
  • Duration

    0.25 hours

  • Distance

    3.2 km

  • Est. Price

    Ultra-affordable

Official Booking Provider