Steam, Narrow Gauge & Heritage Railways
Discover the fascinating world of historic narrow gauge railways through documentary stories, photographs and original video footage.
Narrow gauge railways have played an important role in transporting people, goods and materials through mountains, valleys and remote regions. Many of these railways have disappeared, while others have survived and continue to operate historic locomotives and trains.
Narrow Gauge Trains documents selected railways through their locomotives, stations, journeys, landscapes and the people who keep them running.
Our Railways
Explore our collection of historic narrow gauge and steam railways.
Achenseebahn – Austria
One of Europe’s historic rack railways, the Achenseebahn climbs from Jenbach towards Lake Achensee in Tyrol using traditional railway technology and historic steam locomotives.
Bregenzerwaldbahn – Austria
The Bregenzerwaldbahn, affectionately known as the Wälderbähnle, once connected Bregenz with the Bregenzerwald. Today, preserved sections keep the memory of this historic narrow gauge railway alive.
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Waldviertler Schmalspurbahn – Austria
The narrow gauge railways of the Waldviertel form an important part of Austria’s railway heritage, running through the countryside of Lower Austria.
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Liliputbahn – Austria
The Liliputbahn in Vienna’s Prater is a unique narrow gauge railway that has become part of the character of one of Vienna’s most famous recreational areas.
Murtalbahn – Austria
The Murtalbahn follows the Mur valley through the Austrian region of Styria and Salzburg, combining spectacular scenery with a long railway tradition.
Schneebergbahn – Austria
The Schneebergbahn climbs the slopes of the Schneeberg in Lower Austria and provides access to one of the region’s most spectacular mountain landscapes.
Stainzer Flascherlzug – Austria
The Stainzer Flascherlzug is a much-loved heritage railway in Styria, operated with historic locomotives through the countryside around Stainz.
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Taurachbahn – Austria
The Taurachbahn is a historic narrow gauge railway in the Lungau region of Salzburg, operated by railway enthusiasts and preserving traditional railway equipment.
Zillertalbahn – Austria
The Zillertalbahn travels through the Zillertal valley in Tyrol and is one of Austria’s best-known narrow gauge railways.
Wackelstein Express – Austria
The Wackelstein Express is a historic narrow gauge railway attraction in the Waldviertel, offering visitors a nostalgic railway experience through the countryside.
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Ötscherland Express – Austria
The Ötscherland Express operates through the scenic landscape around the Ötscher region of Lower Austria, preserving the atmosphere of traditional narrow gauge railway travel.
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Ybbstalbahn – Austria
The Ybbstalbahn was an important narrow gauge railway in Lower Austria. Preserved sections and railway activities continue to keep its history alive.
Steyrtalbahn – Austria
The Steyrtalbahn is one of Austria’s historic narrow gauge railways and is particularly well known for its heritage steam railway operation.
Railway Stories
More Than Locomotives and Tracks
A railway is not just a locomotive running along a line.
There is a story behind every journey.
The preparation of the locomotive.
The crew arriving at the station.
Passengers boarding the coaches.
The conductor closing the doors.
Steam rising from the locomotive.
The departure from the station.
The railway winding through the countryside.
And finally, the arrival at the destination.
Our railway stories combine documentary information with original photographs and video footage to recreate these experiences.
Instead of simply describing a railway, we want to show it.
From the Locomotive Shed to the Journey
Our archive contains thousands of short video clips documenting narrow gauge and steam railways.
These clips allow us to tell the story of a railway step by step.
The locomotive is prepared.
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The crew takes their positions.
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Passengers board the train.
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The conductor closes the doors.
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The locomotive leaves the station.
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The journey begins.
This combination of documentary text and original footage creates a visual record of railway history and railway travel.
Latest Railway Videos
Explore our latest short railway videos featuring historic locomotives, railway stations, railway journeys, railway crews and narrow gauge railway operations.
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About Narrow Gauge Trains
Narrow Gauge Trains is a documentary project dedicated to a selected collection of historic and narrow gauge railways.
The website combines railway history, documentary writing, photography and original video footage to preserve the atmosphere and everyday details of these fascinating railways.
From a steam locomotive taking water before departure to passengers boarding a historic train, sometimes the smallest moments tell the most interesting stories.
Explore the railways and begin the journey.