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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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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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