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Back on track after 50 years

Posted on 27 May 2016 by highwire

Locomotives not seen for some 50 years have now been secured by the Royal Victoria Railway. Now on site at Netley near Southampton are three 10 1/4 locomotives, No 2006 March 1952 Curwen Atlantic and No 2011 1936 Bullock Pacific … Continue reading →

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Eight & a quarter inch gauge railway

Posted on 21 May 2015 by highwire

The unusual 8 1/4 inch gauge elevated Bankside Miniature Railway near Eastleigh first opened in 1977. The track is about 300 yards long with a balloon loop returning trains to the station where the whole train, locomotive and carriages, is … Continue reading →

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New tram being built

Posted on 2 February 2015 by highwire

News from Ferry Meadows Railway in Peterborough is that they have started building a new tram for the railway. It will be some 38 feet long and 34 inches wide and will consist of two 12 seat cars with a … Continue reading →

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Unusual gauge railway – Faversham

Posted on 19 August 2014 by highwire

The Faversham Miniature Railway is notable for its unusual gauge of 9 inches.runs through the grounds of the National Fruit Collection at Brogdale Farm, which was hosting the annual ‘Cherry Festival’ at the time of my visit. There are a … Continue reading →

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