Members Railways
Please note this is not all members as some wish to remain private.
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Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway. Started in 1991 with a very modest
7.¼" gauge track from 1 container. Over the last few years it has grown
into 1¼ miles long and has put in 10¼" gauge as well along with a large
station and café.                                           www.steamtrain.co.uk

Rhyl Miniature Railway first opened on 1st May 1911, and is now the oldest miniature line in the UK. Many of today's passengers rode
on it as children, and are now bringing the next generation to share
in the experience.
                           www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~stownsen

Weston Super Mare Miniature Railway built by Robin Butterell in 1981 The WMR runs for over half a mile around an 18 hole putting green and along the seafront. There is a refreshment kiosk and gift shop at this typical seaside miniature railway.    www.westonminiaturerailway.co.uk          

Wimbish Light Railway is actually a 10¼" miniature gauge private line located in North Essex was started in 1980 and runs for about 1200 yards in a complex layout. Visitors only by appointment - volunteers always welcome.                                         www.wimbish-railway.co.uk

South Downs Light Railway Society enters its eight year of
existence with a list of achievements and a superb locomotives & rolling stock collection that is the envy of many long established groups.

                                                                                   www.sdlr.com

Moors Valley Railway was started in 1985. It is a small narrow gauge
7¼" railway. A mile long, it has 2 stations and is fully signalled with tunnels and bridges. There is a gift/model shop and a refreshment kiosk.
                                                              www.moorsvalleyrailway.co.uk

North Bay Railway opened in 1931 to 20" gauge. Using four historic Hudswell Clarke Locomotives, one of them 'Neptune' is the oldest diesel hydraulic in the world. There is also a gift shop and buffet coach.
A warm welcome will be given to all.                      www.nbr.org.uk

Stapleford Miniature Railway opened in 1958 as a commercial railway. Now put in preservation by Lady Gretton and restored since 1993 under the supporting "friends" group. 2 miles of scenic line one fifth scale steam locos. Only open twice a year to general public .     www.fsmr.org.uk

Exbury Gardens Steam Railway was opened in August 2001.
The 12¼" gauge track carries approx. 55,000 passengers a year along
a 1¼ mile track around the Yard Wood area of the
world famous gardens.                                            www.exbury.co.uk

The Almond Blossom Railway is a private 7¼" gauge estate railway  under construction in Spain. It is intended to serve a small almond grove as well as serving as a focus for local enthusiasts. The Heywood & 7¼ Gauge Society members may visit by appointment.  Almond Blossom Rail

Perrygrove Railway has 4 stations with walks through beautiful woodland! Tickets last all day - enjoy as many rides as you like. Indooor village with secret passages, Cafe, picnics welcome. Unique collection from Sir Arthur Heywood's railways.                  www.perrygrove.co.uk

Conway Valley was built by Alan Prat & Geoff Oughton in the early 70s and is now run by Colin Cartwright. It has over a mile of 7¼" railway also a 15" gauge Tram line ½ mile long.  A large museum houses live steam models along with a buffet/restaurant car.   www.conwyrailwaymuseum

Rudyard Lake Steam Railway owned by Michael & Eileen Hanson
and run with a group of volunteers. It is a steam operated railway giving
a 3 mile return trip along the Rudyard lake using 5 steam locomotives.
Runs every weekend Bank & daily during school holidays www.rlsr.org

The Lynton & Barnstaple Railway  Steam Train rides in Exmoor National Park, from Woody Bay Station, North Devon. 
The first phase in rebuilding one of the world’s most famous and picturesque narrow gauge railways.                       www.lynton-rail.co.uk  

The Royal Victoria Railway started in 1995, and at present is just under
1 mile long. Our 6 steam engines include a rare Garrett built by Kitson.
We have 3 westerns include the first one built by David Curwen (plus
another) and also 2 electrics.                   www.royalvictoriarailway.co.uk

Beer Heights Light Railway A 1974 dream by the late founder of Peco group of companies, Sydney Pritchard, that has come true! Building a railway on a farm field has made the most interesting and unusual 7¼"  railway in the most beautiful part of Devon. Beer Heights Light Railway

 

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