Making Tracks

✨ Calling all little explorers ✨ Looking for something magical to do this Christmas half term? Step into our festive miniature world full of cosy towns, hidden characters and 33 busy trains. A festive day out filled with imagination and laughter🎄

All aboard for an unforgettable railway adventure! 🚞✨ Pete Waterman and the Railnuts team are bringing their Guinness World Record winning railway to Cheshire Outdoors. Come drive the trains, gaze at the scenery and even join a treasure hunt!

Merry Christmas from everyone at Making Tracks! 🎅✨ Please note, we are closed tomorrow but we will be back as normal on Saturday 27th 🙌 See you all soon! 🚂

🚂✨ Take the controls at Making Tracks! Step into the driver’s seat and guide the train yourself at Blakemere Village! Using our tablets, anyone can drive the trains, whether you’re a child or just a child at heart ❤️

✨ Making Tracks for Christmas is here! 🙌 The trains are ready, the festive scenes are set, and the magic is waiting for you! 🎄 Explore the miniature world, interact with the trains, and make unforgettable family memories. 📅 13th December – 4th January

Calling those who share a love for trains! 🚂 Pete Waterman and the Railnuts team have been working hard to bring their Guiness World Record winning model railway back to Blakemere! 🛤️ 736 metres of track laid 🔧 82 catenary masts built and installed 🎨 130 cans of spray paint

All aboard the Christmas express! ❄️ Follow the trains as they wind through towns, magical scenes, and spot tiny festive surprises along the way. With hands-on driving, treasure hunts to complete, and goody bags for every driver. 📅 13th December 2025 – 4th January 2026

Ever wonder how we started?🔎 From a childhood fascination to a Guinness World Record breaking railway, Pete Waterman’s love of trains has inspired generations to explore the joy of model making✨ 📆 13th December – 4th January 📍 Cheshire Outdoors, Blakemere Village

Step into a world of railway magic 🎄 Model houses, busy trains and magical festive moments wait around every corner. Perfect for children and grandparents reliving memories. And yes… you can even take the controls and feel the thrill for yourself.

Model trains, big memories! 🎅 With an eight-track fiddle yard, 33 active trains, and hours of driving fun, it’s the perfect day for families and model enthusiasts alike. You DON'T want to miss this... 📍 Cheshire Woodlands, Blakemere 📅 13 Dec 2025 – 4 Jan 2026 🎟️ From £5pp

🎄 Christmas opening hours! 🎅 We’re open daily all other days from 10am – last entry 4pm (except where noted). Please Note: On the 24th and 31st December, last entry is 12pm. 📍 Cheshire Outdoors, Blakemere Village, Northwich CW8 2EB 🌐 makingtracks.uk/events/cheshir…

Calling those who share a love for trains! 🚂 🛤️ 736 metres of track laid 🔧 82 catenary masts built and installed 🎨 130 cans of spray paint used ✨ A must-see for everyone this Christmas. Book your visit now 👉 makingtracks.uk/events/cheshir…

Model railway lovers, get ready for your next adventure!🛤️🔥 📅 13th December 2025 – 4th January 2026 📍 Cheshire Outdoors, Blakemere Village, Northwich CW8 2EB A must-see experience for all ages. Tickets available now!🎟️

A huge thank you to all the Vale of Rheidol, Pauline Hazelwood, Hornby Magazine, Albatross Model Shop, all our sponsors and of course you for your amazing support, encouragement, and smiles throughout the week! 💛 We truly hope we may have inspired a few along the way! 💛

We’ve had an amazing 2,073 guest drivers of all ages take the controls of the world record model railway! 🚂💫 Thank you to everyone who joined in you made this week truly special!

Wow, Aberystwyth, we are absolutely blown away! 💛 What an incredible week filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable moments at the Vale of Rheidol Railway. 👻✨ #ModelTrains #ModelRailway #Trains #Aberystwyth #Valeofrheidol #HeritageRail #FamilyFun #TMRGUK

We are having an astonishing time at the Vale of Rheidol railway - last day tomorrow. Steam trains to left of me, mainline trains to the right of me and I’m stuck in the middle with a 200ft model railway ! 🙂 Got this shot today of the TfW 158 on the layout - the same as outside

@lawrenceofthe We hope to fit a few more, this is our first design! Hopefully some developments in the next few months!

If you're going to GETS, check out the new electronic advertising on the platforms of @MakingTracks_OO 'Milton Keynes'. I've no idea how this been done

🚨 Come see our railway in action this Halloween — and yes, YOU can drive the world record model railway yourself! 🎃 📆 25th Oct – 2nd Nov 📍 Vale of Rheidol Railway, Aberystwyth 🎟️ Tickets available now 👉 bit.ly/4lpt3us 📸 Luke Ryan @TalyllynRailway

Annie and Clarabel complete the set. Annie was built in 1927 and Clarabel in 1948! 💛🧡 All three are now preserved at the Talyllyn Railway Museum, as part of the re-creation of Rev. Awdry’s study at Wharf Station.

A true piece of railway history joined us recently, the original Thomas, Annie & Clarabel, built by Rev. Wilbert Awdry himself! ✨ Hand-built by Awdry in 1982, this MK3 Thomas (based on a Hornby LBSCR E2) is the definitive version of the world’s most famous tank engine. 🚂