Ily to demonstrate their products to potential buyers while at the same time providingĪ place for themselves, their friends and the The 1/3 scale "light railways" they were building and selling to amusement parks and Gauge railroad, at one time a registered common carrier, was opened in 1958 by Elmer Try is the Riverside & Great Northern Railroad of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. One of the best miniature lines in the coun. Vicing facilities all in a small area, and stillĬapture the essence of steam railroading as Roundhouse, backshop, boiler shop, and ser. To reconstruct an entire 19th century railroad is beyond the economic means of most steam enthusiasts miniature trains are affordable Of steam railroading as it existed 100 years Instead, they're preserving the atmosphere Rebuilding a single locomotive or caboose. In the traditional sense these groups aren't Granted, this isn't railroad preservation
Steam preservation, though admittedly on a These "toys" are just as interesting as theirįull-size counterparts, and hundreds of people across the country are involved with There seems to be a perception that these trains aren't "real" or honest! For some reason, "serious" railroaders cringe whenever talk turns to Wait, don't turn the page! This is interestingstuff. Photo: Jeff TerryįOR THIS COLUMN, I decided to take a close look at miniature steam railroads. The 15" gauge 4-4-0 was built by Norman and Elmer Sandley for the Milwaukee Zoo's railroad in 1957. Nieman, poses at the water tank at the Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin yard. Thomas the Tank Engine fans will love The Clyde Valley Model Railway - especially watching Thomas chug round the track with Annie and Clarabel.Steam Locomotive Information Lineside Legacy - December, 2002 When: daily all year round, 10am - 4.30pm 16 The Clyde Valley Model Railway, Carluke, Lanarkshire Starting close to Ben Nevis, you'll go over the Glenfinnan viaduct (also featured in the Harry Potter films) and through numerous beautiful villages and valleys.
The Jacobite steam train offers a magical 84-mile round trip through the breathtaking Scottish Highlands. Harry Potter fans will love a ride on the real Hogwarts Express. Scotland 15 The Jacobite Steam Train, Fort William, Highlands The whole family will love watching the wildlife from the window - see if you can spot buzzards and red squirrels. Possibly the most scenic rail ride in the country, Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway takes in seven miles of the beautiful Lake District National Park. 14 Ravenglass And Eskdale Railway, Ravenglass, Cumbria Learn all about the history of working trains in Tyneside at The Stephenson Railway Museum.Įxhibits span from the 1800s to the 1950s, so you'll get a brilliant train-themed tour through time. Learn all about steam locomotives from history at Irchester Narrow Gauge Railway Museum. 9 Irchester Narrow-Gauge Railway Museum, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Thomas the Tank Engine visits a few times a year so check the website to see when he's next due.
Running for eight miles from Loughborough to Leicester, Great Central Railway is the UK's only mainline steam railway. Midlands 8 Great Central Railway, Loughborough, Leicestershire Your child can even drive a model Thomas the Tank Engine - a great day out for train mad kids. There's also a live video feed from inside the driver's cab of a diesel train. With over 30 operating locomotives, this model railway has everything from a Thomas the Tank Engine to Eurostar. The past and present collide at Railworld. When: April - October weekends 11am - 4pm 7 Railworld, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
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See website for full timetable.īoasting the longest narrow gauge steam railway in the world, Wells & Walsingham Light Railway takes in the beautiful scenery of Norfolk.Ĭovering five bridges in total and the lovely village of Walsingham, it's a great family day out. 6 Wells and Walsingham Light Railway, Wells-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk
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