Bristol Harbour Railway — Local services in Bristol

Edit: Years later and this train is still an environmental disaster, I've included a photo of the enormous oil slick that the engineers routinely dump into the canal in the centre of the city. Absolutely evil behaviour.

The harbourside is actually quite nice whenever this train service isn't running

If you want the thrilling experience of breathing in poorly-maintained coal-engine fumes, then this is for you

If you're a normal person, visit this vibrant area when these fools aren't polluting the entire 2-mile promenade with black plumes of filthy smoke. Whilst we're at it, why don't we re-open all the old coal power stations, so that we can show future generations the vast pollution as a sort of jolly, on weekends?

They've spilt oil all over the entire 2km harbourside, and left a trail of slimy coal everywhere, where people have to walk (with children and dogs)

Please shut down. These trains belong in a museum, not...

Truly a unique attraction that is especially popular with younger audiences, the Bristol Harbour Railway is actually a fully operational railway using the tracks once used for industrial trains on the harbourside. For a small price you can hop onboard one of the small trains and ride from one end of the harbour to the other.

The entire railway is volunteer-run, and the love and care given to the trains is very evident. Most of the passenger wagons are open topped, so I would recommend either avoiding the railway on cold days or wrapping up warm against the cold harbour winds. Nonetheless, the harbour railway is a firm favourite for young children who will love the spirit of the...

Bristol Harbour Railway is a preserved railway line that runs along part of the historic Bristol docks. It was originally constructed in the 19th century to serve the industrial needs of the city, linking various factories and warehouses to the harbour.

The line was completed in 1872 and operated by the Great Western Railway. Its purpose was to transport goods, particularly imports like tobacco, timber, and other commodities, to and from the harbour. The railway connected with the mainline network, allowing goods to be distributed...