Ridable miniature railway#Gauge
{{Short description|Ultra-narrow-gauge railway on which people can ride}}
{{Distinguish|Minimum-gauge railway|Rail transport modelling}}
File:Miniature Railway.JPG C. P. Huntington train in Saint Louis Zoo, one of hundreds of exact copies of this ride model in locations worldwide]]
File:Modelismo tripulado. Estación de Delicias de Madrid. España. Spain.jpg
File:5inch osakaR1.jpg, Japan. They are modeled after the real 30000 series train.]]
A ridable miniature railway (US: riding railroad or grand scale railroad) is a large scale, usually ground-level railway that hauls passengers using locomotives that are often models of full-sized railway locomotives (powered by diesel or petrol engines, live steam or electric motors).
Overview
Typically miniature railways have a rail track gauge between {{RailGauge|5in|lk=on}} and under {{RailGauge|15in|lk=on}}, though both larger and smaller gauges are used.
At gauges of {{RailGauge|5in}} and less, the track is commonly raised above ground level. Flat cars are arranged with foot boards so that driver and passengers sit astride the track. The track is often multi-gauged, to accommodate {{RailGauge|5in}}, {{RailGauge|3.5in}}, and sometimes {{RailGauge|2.5in}} gauge locomotives.
The smaller gauges of miniature railway track can also be portable and is generally {{RailGauge|3.5in}}/{{RailGauge|5in}} gauge on raised track or as {{RailGauge|7.25in}}/{{RailGauge|10.25in}} on ground level. Typically portable track is used to carry passengers at temporary events such as fêtes and summer fairs.{{cite web |last1=EGMES |title=East Grinstead Model Engineering Society |url=http://www.eastgrinsteadmodelengineers.co.uk/ |website=East Grinstead Model Engineers |access-date=12 February 2016 |archive-date=26 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220126143349/http://eastgrinsteadmodelengineers.co.uk/ |url-status=live }}
Typically miniature lines are operated by not for profit organisations - often model engineering societies - though some are entirely in private grounds and others operate commercially.
There are many national organisations representing and providing guidance on miniature railway operations including the Australian Association of Live Steamers and Southern Federation of Model Engineering Societies.
In the United Kingdom
The first miniature railroads were built in the United Kingdom, as actual methods of transportation, such as the Jaywick railroad.
=Railroads built in 19th century=
The Duffield Bank Railway was built by Sir Arthur Percival Heywood in the grounds of his house on a hillside overlooking Duffield, Derbyshire in 1874. Although the Ordnance Survey map circa 1880 does not show the railway itself, it does show two tunnels and two signal posts. However, the online map archive of the National Library of Scotland includes a map of 1914 from the 25 inches to the foot series (Derbyshire XLV.9) that shows the full extent of the railway. Sir Arthur wished to explore the possibilities of minimum gauge railways for mining, quarrying, agriculture etc. He believed that they would be relatively easy to build, and to move. He saw possibilities for military railways behind the lines carrying ammunition and supplies.
File:Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway River Irt.png
The original Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway was a {{RailGauge|3ft}} line opened on 24 May 1875 to transport hematite iron ore from three mines near and around the village of Boot to the Furness Railway standard gauge line at Ravenglass.{{cite book
|author1=Whitehouse, Patrick |author2=Snell, John
|name-list-style=amp |title=Narrow gauge railways of the British Isles
|isbn=0-7153-0196-9
|publisher=David & Charles
|year=1984
|title=The Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
|chapter=Inception of the Railway
|last=Davies |first=W.J.K.
|publisher=David & Charles
|orig-year=1968
|year=1981
|isbn=0-7153-9224-7
|ref={{harvid|Davies|Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway}}
|pages=13–22
}}
In the early 1880s, a tramway was built between Beckfoot and another mine at Gill Force.{{cite web|url=https://maps.nls.uk/view/101093182|title=View: Cumberland LXXIX.SW (includes: Eskdale; Irton.) – Ordnance Survey Six-inch England and Wales, 1842–1952|website=maps.nls.uk}} Locals and railway enthusiasts formed Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Preservation Society to save the line, with financial backing by Sir Wavell Wakefield, Member of Parliament (MP) for Marylebone and owner of the Ullswater Steamers. In September 1960, the society made the winning bid and saved the railway from closure. Control of the railway passed to a new private company, with the backing of the preservation society, an arrangement that is still in place. {{cite web | url = http://ravenglass-railway.co.uk/about-us/history/ | title = History of the Railway | publisher = Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway | access-date = 24 June 2016 | archive-date = 24 June 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160624161933/http://ravenglass-railway.co.uk/about-us/history/ | url-status = live}}{{cite web | url = http://www.british-heritage-railways.co.uk/rer.html | title = Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway | work = British Heritage Railways | date = 27 June 2016 | archive-date = 27 June 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160627100742/http://www.british-heritage-railways.co.uk/rer.html | url-status = live}}
=Railroads built in 20th century=
The Downs Light Railway is the world's oldest private miniature railway,Tom Banner; "[https://www.malverngazette.co.uk/news/20083168.downs-light-railway-response-downs-school-merger/ Downs Light Railway response to Downs School merger]", Malvern Gazette, 22 April 2022.(Retrieved 3 Dec 2022) with a track gauge of {{track gauge|9.5in}}. The railway was built and opened in 1925 under the guidance of Geoffrey Hoyland (Headmaster) as a {{track gauge|7.25in}} gauge railway, for the principal purpose of education. The railway is located within the grounds of The Downs Malvern, a private school in Colwall, near the town of Malvern, Worcestershire in the English Midlands. It is owned by the 'Downs Light Railway Trust. It is maintained and operated principally by the school children, aged between 7 and 13 years. It is part of the Heritage Railway Association membership.{{cite web |url=https://dlrtrust.co.uk/news/hra |website=Downs Light Railway Trust |accessdate=22 August 2020 |title=Heritage Railway Association Visits}}
The Jaywick Miniature Railway was built by FC Stedman, who owned the Jaywick Sands Estate on the Essex coast just south of Clacton-on-Sea. This railroad was built in order to transport individual potential buyers to view the homes for sale. [https://legacy.tendringdc.gov.uk/leisure/clacton-150/sign-1-jaywick-miniature-railway Sign 1 - Jaywick Miniature Railway] official website of Tendring District Counil. It was built in 1935, by Miniature Railway & Specialists Engineering, of Terminus Road, Eastbourne.
Stapleford Miniature Railway is an historic steam locomotive-hauled {{RailGauge|10.25in}} gauge railway at Stapleford Park, Stapleford near Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire, England.[http://www.miniaturerailwayworld.co.uk/Stapleford.html External site about Stapleford] Considered one of the finest examples of its type,{{fact|date=June 2015}} the railway is now private but still attracts thousands of visitors from the UK and abroad during its two public charity events each year.
Distinctions between model, miniature, and minimum-gauge railway
File:Museum Collections Centre - 25 Dollman Street - warehouse - Small Locomotive (7274043920).jpg' Locomotive in the world. Built in Birmingham, 1900, by Grimshaw for Capt. Holder's Pitmaston Moor Green Railway.]]
File:Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway - geograph.org.uk - 3126093.jpg
A 'model railway' is one where the gauge is too small for people to ride on the trains. Due to the use of mixed gauge tracks, passengers may ride on a miniature railway which shares the same gauge as, and is pulled by, a large model locomotive on a smaller model gauge, although this is rare.
'Miniature railways' are railways that can be ridden by people and are used for pleasure/as a pastime for their constructors and passengers. In the US, miniature railways are also known as 'riding railroads' or 'grand scale railroads'. The track gauges recognised as being miniature railways vary by country, but in the UK the maximum gauge is {{Track gauge|350mm|lk=on}}.{{Cite web|url=http://pcmrsg.org/ewExternalFiles/pcmr_safety_guide_draft_5.1.pdf|title=Passenger-carrying miniature railways|access-date=2020-02-17|archive-date=2020-02-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200217123947/http://pcmrsg.org/ewExternalFiles/pcmr_safety_guide_draft_5.1.pdf|url-status=live}}
A 'minimum-gauge railway', which generally starts at {{Track gauge|15in|lk=on}} gauge, is one that was originally conceived as a commercial railway with small gauge track, with a working function as an estate railway, an industrial railway, or a provider of public transport links, such as the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway, Fairbourne Railway or the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway.
In the UK, a gauge of {{Track gauge|350mm|lk=on}} [or above] or crossing a carriageway are the criteria used by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), at which a railway is no longer classed as miniature and is therefore subject to formal regulation: they may be minor railways and/or heritage railways; the concept of minimum gauge is not recognised for the purposes of regulation.
=Gauge=
There are over 1,000 miniature railways open to the public around the world, not counting private railways, with {{RailGauge|7.25in}} gauge being by far the most numerous. Many layouts have dual-gauge track combing two, three or even more different gauges.
Miniature railways
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Name
! style="width: 100pt;" | Gauge ! width="95" |Country ! width="160" |Location ! Notes | |
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Evergreens Miniature Railway
|Mixed gauges |{{flagicon|United Kingdom}} UK |Keal Cotes, Lincolnshire, PE23 4AE |https://evergreensminiaturerailway.org/ | |
Great Northern & Cascade Railway
| |{{flagicon|USA}} US | |
Grantchester Woodland Railway (Cambridge & District Model Engineering Society).
|Mixed gauges: {{RailGauge|3.5in}} |{{flagicon|United Kingdom}} UK |Grantchester, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire |Ground level: triple gauge {{RailGauge|3.5in}}, {{RailGauge|5in}} and {{RailGauge|7.25in}} {{Cite web |date=5 Dec 2024 |title=Cambridge & District Model Engineering Society |url=https://cdmes.uk/ |website=Cambridge & District Model Engineering Society}} | |
Burton upon Trent Model Engineering Society.
|Mixed gauges: {{RailGauge|3.5in}} |{{flagicon|United Kingdom}} UK |Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire |Raised track: {{RailGauge|3.5in}} and {{RailGauge|5in}} | |
Canterbury Society of Model and Experimental Engineers
|Mixed gauges: | {{flagicon|New Zealand}} New Zealand | Halswell Domain, Christchurch | Canterbury Society of Model and Experimental Engineers.{{cite web |title=Who Are We? |url=http://csmee.org.nz/who-are-we.php |website=Canterbury Society of Model and Experimental Engineers |publisher=C.S.M.E.E |access-date=9 February 2019 |archive-date=10 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190210044656/http://csmee.org.nz/who-are-we.php |url-status=live }}{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/halswelltrains/|title=Halswell Miniature Trains (C.S.M.E.E.)|website=Facebook.com|access-date=6 June 2017|archive-date=14 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201214234633/https://www.facebook.com/halswelltrains/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://csmee.org.nz/|title=CSMEE|website=Csmee.org.nz|access-date=6 June 2017|archive-date=16 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170516164509/http://csmee.org.nz/|url-status=live}} Host of 2006 CANMOD International Convention. | |
West Wiltshire Society of Model Engineers
|Mixed gauges: {{RailGauge|3.5in}} |{{flagicon|United Kingdom}} UK |Primarily a Model Engineering society with regular open days for the public. | |
Kapiti Miniature Railway and Model Engineering Society Inc
|Mixed gauges: {{RailGauge|2.5in}} |{{flagicon|New Zealand}} New Zealand |Paraparaumu | | |
Maidstone Model Engineering Society
|Mixed gauges: {{RailGauge|2.5in}} |{{flagicon|New Zealand}} New Zealand | | |
Nelson Society of Modellers
|Mixed gauges: |{{flagicon|New Zealand}} New Zealand |Nelson | | |
New Plymouth Society of Model and Experimental Engineers
|Mixed gauges: {{RailGauge|2.5in}} |{{flagicon|New Zealand}} New Zealand |New Plymouth | | |
Tauranga Model Marine and Engineering Clubs
|Mixed gauges: {{RailGauge|2.5in}} |{{flagicon|New Zealand}} New Zealand |Tauranga | | |
Wirral Model Engineers Society
|Mixed gauges: {{RailGauge|2.5in}} |{{flagicon|United Kingdom}} UK | | |
Canberra Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|3.5in}} | {{flagicon|Australia}} Australia | Canberra, Australia | |
S.A.S.M.E.E. Park
| {{RailGauge|3.5in}} | {{flagicon|Australia}} Australia | Adelaide, Australia | |
Hamilton Model Engineers
|Mixed gauges: |{{flagicon|New Zealand}} New Zealand |Founded 1931. At Minogue Park since 1983.{{Cite web|url=http://www.hme.co.nz/page/About_Us/|title=Hamilton Model Engineers {{!}} About Us|website=Hme.co.nz|access-date=2017-10-02|archive-date=2017-10-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171002170155/http://www.hme.co.nz/page/About_Us/|url-status=live}} | |
Hawkes Bay Model Engineering Society
|Mixed gauges: |{{flagicon|New Zealand}} New Zealand |Napier | | |
Hutt Valley Model Engineering Society
|Mixed gauges: |{{flagicon|New Zealand}} New Zealand |Lower Hutt | | |
Manukau Live Steamers
| Mixed gauges: | {{flagicon|New Zealand}} New Zealand | Manukau | | |
Abbeydale miniature railway
| Mixed gauges: | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Sheffield | Raised track: triple {{RailGauge|3.5in}}, {{RailGauge|5in}} and {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | |
Ashton Court Railway
| Mixed gauges: | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Bristol | Raised track: {{RailGauge|3.5in}} and {{RailGauge|5in}} | |
Barton House Railway
| Mixed gauges: | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Wroxham, Norfolk | | |
Bridgend Miniature Railway
| Mixed gauges: | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Bridgend | |
Caldecotte Miniature Railway
| Mixed gauges: | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire | Caldecotte Miniature Railway has a specially built disabled carriage.{{Cite web|url=http://www.caldecotteminiaturerailway.co.uk/disabled-access|title=Caldecotte Miniature Railway|website=Miniaturerailwayworld.co.uk|access-date=2017-06-06|archive-date=2017-12-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201044218/http://www.caldecotteminiaturerailway.co.uk/disabled-access|url-status=live}} | |
Canvey Railway and Model Engineering Club
| {{RailGauge|3.5in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Canvey Island, Essex | Raised track dual gauge {{RailGauge|3.5in}} and {{RailGauge|5in}} | |
Chelmsford City Miniature Railway
| Mixed gauges: | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Operated by Chelmsford Society of Model Engineers | |
Cinderbarrow Miniature Railway
| Mixed gauges: | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | |
Crowborough Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|3.5in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | East Sussex | {{cite web|url=http://www.crowboroughminiaturerailway.com/about_us.html|title=Home|website=Crowboroughminiaturerailway.com|access-date=1 June 2016|archive-date=25 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160325014753/http://crowboroughminiaturerailway.com/about_us.html|url-status=live}} Raised track & Ground Track (formally) dual gauge {{RailGauge|3.5in}} and {{RailGauge|5in}} | |
Cutteslowe Park Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|3.5in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Oxford, Oxfordshire | |
Derwen Fawr Miniature Railway
| Mixed gauges: | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Swansea, Wales | Operated by the Swansea Society of Model Engineers{{facebook|DerwenFawr}} | |
Keighley & District Model Engineering Society Marley Railway (KDMES)
|Mixed gauges: {{track gauge|3.5in}} |{{flagicon|United Kingdom}}UK |The KDMES trains{{cite web|title=KDMES Trains Homepage|url=http://kdmes.org.uk/trains.htm|website=KDMES Trains|access-date=18 June 2020|archive-date=19 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200619044206/http://kdmes.org.uk/trains.htm|url-status=live}} operate a {{cvt|1200|ft|m}} scenic oval raised level track located at the Marley Activity Centre in Keighley.{{cite web|title=Maps and Visitor Information|url=http://kdmes.org.uk/maps.htm|website=KDMES Trains|access-date=21 January 2020|archive-date=19 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200619033425/http://kdmes.org.uk/maps.htm|url-status=live}} The railway is open for public rides during the summer, and available for private functions{{cite web|title=KDMES Birthdays and Special Events|url=http://kdmes.org.uk/tevents.htm|website=KDMES Trains|access-date=20 January 2020|archive-date=21 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200621023039/http://kdmes.org.uk/tevents.htm|url-status=live}} and corporate events.{{cite web|title=Have a grown-up party riding model trains|url=https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/news/17899137.grown-up-party-riding-model-trains/|website=Keighley News|date=12 September 2019 |access-date=21 January 2020|archive-date=13 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190913025114/https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/news/17899137.grown-up-party-riding-model-trains/|url-status=live}} | |
Leyland Society of Model Engineers
| {{RailGauge|3.5in}} and {{RailGauge|5in}} on raised level, and {{RailGauge|7.25in}} ground level | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Lancashire | |
Maidstone Model Engineering Society
| {{RailGauge|3.5in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | |
Malden and District Society of Model Engineers Ltd
| Mixed Gauges: | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Thames Ditton, Surrey | |
Mid Cheshire Society of Model Engineers
| Mixed gauges: | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Sandiway, Cheshire | |
North London Society of Model Engineers (NLSME)
| {{RailGauge|3.5in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Hertfordshire | |
Pembrey Miniature Railway
| Mixed gauges: | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Pembrey Country Park, Carmarthenshire | |
Polegate & District Model Engineering Club (PADMEC)
|Mixed gauges: |{{flagicon|UK}} UK |Polegate, East Sussex |Raised track: dual gauge {{RailGauge|3.5in}} and {{RailGauge|5in}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.padmec.org.uk/|title=PADMEC Website|website=PADMEC Website|language=en|access-date=2019-05-06|archive-date=2019-05-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190506182837/https://www.padmec.org.uk/|url-status=live}} | |
Ridgeway Park light railway
| {{RailGauge|3.5in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Chingford, London | | |
Roxbourne Railway
| Mixed gauges: | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Roxbourne Park, Field End Rd, Ruislip HA4 9PB | Operated by Harrow and Wembley Society of Model Engineers | |
Gilling Railway
| Mixed gauges: | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Gilling East, Yorkshire | Operated by Ryedale Society of Model Engineers Limited.{{Cite web |url=https://rsme.org.uk/ |title=Welcome to RSME |publisher=Ryedale Society of Model Engineers Limited |accessdate=3 January 2022 |archive-date=3 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220103193503/https://rsme.org.uk/ |url-status=live }} | |
Spenborough Model & Experimental Engineers Ltd
| {{RailGauge|3.5in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 5LL | |
Staines Society of Model Engineers
| Mixed gauges: | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Staines Park, Staines, Surrey | Raised track.{{cite web|url=https://stainessocietyofmodelengineers.co.uk/about-us/|title=ABOUT US|website=stainessocietyofmodelengineers.co.uk|access-date=8 April 2022|archive-date=15 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220815013929/https://stainessocietyofmodelengineers.co.uk/about-us|url-status=live}}{{cite web | url=https://stainespark.co.uk/our-park/ | title=Our Park - Staines Park Residents Association | website=stainespark.co.uk | date=9 April 2021 | access-date=8 April 2022 | archive-date=19 January 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220119072107/https://stainespark.co.uk/our-park/ | url-status=live }} | |
Tonbridge Model Engineering Society
| {{RailGauge|3.5in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Kent | | |
Tyneside Society of Model & Experimental Engineers
| Mixed gauges: | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | |
Welling and District Model Engineering Society
| Mixed gauges: | {{flag|United Kingdom}} | Hall Place, Bexley | Opening 2022.{{cite web |url=https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/miniature-railway-in-bexley-is-the-hot-ticket-this-spring/ |title=Miniature railway in Bexley is the hot ticket this spring |first=Alexandra |last=Warren |publisher=London News Online |date=19 January 2022 |accessdate=22 January 2022 |archive-date=21 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220121055238/https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/miniature-railway-in-bexley-is-the-hot-ticket-this-spring/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web | url=https://wdmes.co.uk/what_we_do/ | title=What we Do - Welling and District MES | website=wdmes.co.uk | accessdate=8 April 2022 | archive-date=28 May 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220528032028/https://wdmes.co.uk/what_we_do/ | url-status=live }} | |
La Cañada Valley Railroad
| {{RailGauge|4.75in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | Located at the home of Disney animator Ollie Johnston. Influenced the design of Walt Disney's Carolwood Pacific Railroad. Defunct. | |
Canberra Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|5in}} | {{flagicon|Australia}} Australia | Canberra | |
Hornsby Model Engineers, Galston, NSW
| {{RailGauge|5in}} | {{flagicon|AUS}} Australia | |
Illawarra Live Steamers
| {{RailGauge|5in}} | {{flagicon|Australia}} Australia | North Wollongong | The ground level track is {{RailGauge|5in}}. The elevated track is {{RailGauge|5in}}, {{RailGauge|3.5in}} and {{RailGauge|2.5in}}. There is also a garden gauge track inside the elevated track.{{cite web|url=http://www.ils.org.au/|title=Illawarra Live Steamers|access-date=2018-11-29|archive-date=2018-11-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181129012912/http://www.ils.org.au/|url-status=live}} | |
Northern Districts Model Engineering Society
| {{RailGauge|5in}} | {{flagicon|Australia}} Australia | Balcatta, Western Australia | {{RailGauge|2.5in}}, {{RailGauge|3.5in}}, {{RailGauge|5in}} and {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | |
Portarlington Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|5in}} | {{flagicon|Australia}} Australia | Victoria | {{RailGauge|5in}} and {{RailGauge|7.25in}}{{cite web|title=Portarlington Miniature Railway|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/sammydaly/sets/72157639756577816/|website=Flickr|access-date=22 June 2014|date=2014-01-12|archive-date=2014-11-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141105234426/https://www.flickr.com/photos/sammydaly/sets/72157639756577816/|url-status=live}} | |
S.A.S.M.E.E. Park
| {{RailGauge|5in}} | {{flagicon|Australia}} Australia | Adelaide | |
Sydney Live Steam Locomotive Society
| {{RailGauge|5in}} | {{flagicon|Australia}} Australia | {{RailGauge|5in|disp=s}} and {{RailGauge|3.5in|disp=s|first=met}} and {{RailGauge|64mm|disp=s}}{{cite web|url=http://www.slsls.asn.au/|title=The Sydney Live Steam Locomotive Society Homepage|website=Slsls.asn.au|access-date=1 June 2016|archive-date=19 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160519234436/http://www.slsls.asn.au/|url-status=live}} | |
Willans Hill Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|5in}} | {{flagicon|Australia}} Australia | Wagga Wagga, NSW | Located in Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens. Includes spiral based on Bethungra Spiral. | |
Petit Train à Vapeur de Forest
| Mixed gauges: | {{flagicon|Belgium}} Belgium | Brussels | |
Stoomgroep Turnhout
| {{RailGauge|5in}} | {{flagicon|Belgium}} Belgium | Turnhout | |
Mini train des marais
| Mixed gauge: {{RailGauge|5in}} {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|France}} France | Saint-Lô | |
Petit train des Templiers
|Mixed gauge: {{RailGauge|5in}} |{{flagicon|France}} France |Two circuits of 350 meters in {{RailGauge|5in}} and {{RailGauge|7.25in}}. Nine electric locomotives and diesel. Mainly French locomotives. Open some Sundays from March to November.{{Cite web|url=http://traindestempliers.free.fr/indexpc.html|title=P'tit Train des Templiers|website=traindestempliers.free.fr|access-date=2019-12-09|archive-date=2019-11-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191102235740/http://traindestempliers.free.fr/indexpc.html|url-status=dead}} | |
Anyoji Garden Railway
| {{RailGauge|5in}} | {{flagicon|Japan}} Japan | Toyoura, Yamaguchi, Shimonoseki City | {{RailGauge|3.5in}} and {{RailGauge|5in}}{{cite web|title=Anyoji Garden Railway home|url=http://www.stellar.meon.ne.jp/~takenori/index.html|access-date=8 June 2017|url-status=bot: unknown|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20021221010152/http://www.stellar.meon.ne.jp/~takenori/index.html|archive-date=21 December 2002}} | |
Hakuba Mini Train Park
| {{RailGauge|5in}} | {{flagicon|Japan}} Japan | |
Ichikawa Live Steamers
| {{RailGauge|5in}} | {{flagicon|Japan}} Japan | |
Sakuragi Railway
| {{RailGauge|5in}} | {{flagicon|Japan}} Japan | Kumamoto City, Kumamoto | {{RailGauge|3.5in}} and {{RailGauge|5in}} | |
Hitoyoshi Live Steam Club
| {{RailGauge|5in}} | {{flagicon|Japan}} Japan | Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto | Mixed gauges: {{RailGauge|3.5in}} | |
Stoomgroep West Zuiderpark
| {{RailGauge|5in}} | {{flagicon|Netherlands}} Netherlands | {{RailGauge|3.5in}} and {{RailGauge|5in}} mixed raised oval. | |
Eastern Bay of Plenty Model Engineering Society
|Mixed gauges: {{RailGauge|5in}} |{{flagicon|New Zealand}} New Zealand |Whakatane | | |
Havelock North and Live Steamers Associated
|Mixed gauges: {{RailGauge|5in}} |{{flagicon|New Zealand}} New Zealand |Havelock North, Hastings | | |
Hawkes Bay Model Engineering Society
| {{RailGauge|5in}} | {{flagicon|New Zealand}} New Zealand | Anderson Park, Napier | {{RailGauge|3.5in}} and {{RailGauge|5in}} | |
Palmerston North Model Engineering Club Inc
|Mixed gauges: {{RailGauge|5in}} |{{flagicon|New Zealand}} New Zealand |Palmerston North | | |
Thames Small Gauge Railway Society
|Mixed gauges: {{RailGauge|5in}} |{{flagicon|New Zealand}} New Zealand |Started in 1995{{Cite web |date=12 October 2015 |title=Thames Community Board recommendation-New Lease - Thames Small Gauge Railway Society Inc. |url=https://docs.tcdc.govt.nz/store/default/4024583.pdf |access-date=10 March 2023 |archive-date=20 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210220145122/https://docs.tcdc.govt.nz/store/default/4024583.pdf |url-status=live }} with a station on the site of the Grahamstown station of the Thames Branch.{{Cite web |date=27 September 2022 |title=Thames Small Gauge Railway |url=https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=465946288907211&set=a.465946262240547 |access-date=2023-03-10 |website=www.facebook.com |archive-date=2023-03-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230310051009/https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=465946288907211&set=a.465946262240547 |url-status=live }} | |
Whangarei Model Engineering Club
|Mixed gauges: {{RailGauge|5in}} |{{flagicon|New Zealand}} New Zealand |Whangarei | | |
Ferrocarril de las Delicias{{cite web|url=https://www.cimaf.es/ferrocarril-de-las-delicias/|title=Ferrocarril de las Delicias|website=cimaf.es|date=31 March 2015 |access-date=12 February 2020|archive-date=12 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200212200439/https://www.cimaf.es/ferrocarril-de-las-delicias/|url-status=live}}
|{{RailGauge|5in}} |{{flagicon|Spain}} Spain |Located inside Madrid's Railway Museum{{cite web|url=https://www.cimaf.es/ferrocarril-de-las-delicias/acceso-y-tarifas/|title=Acceso y tarifas|website=cimaf.es|date=26 November 2016 |access-date=12 February 2020|archive-date=12 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200212200442/https://www.cimaf.es/ferrocarril-de-las-delicias/acceso-y-tarifas/|url-status=live}} | |
Swiss Vapeur Parc
| {{RailGauge|5in}} | {{flagicon|Switzerland}} Switzerland | Le Bouveret | Dual gauge: {{RailGauge|7.25in|disp=s}} and {{RailGauge|5in|disp=s}}. | |
Beech Hurst Park Miniature Railway
|{{RailGauge|5in}} |{{flagicon|UK}} UK |Haywards Heath, West Sussex |Raised track dual {{RailGauge|3.5in}} and {{RailGauge|5in}}{{cite web|url=http://www.beechhurst-railway.org.uk/about.htm|title=About SMLS|website=Beechhurst-railway.org.uk|access-date=18 November 2017|archive-date=15 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171115075210/http://www.beechhurst-railway.org.uk/about.htm|url-status=live}} | |
Bushey Miniature Railway
|{{RailGauge|5in}} |{{flagicon|United Kingdom}} UK |Hertfordshire |A {{RailGauge|5in}} gauge miniature railway in Bushey, Herts consisting of {{cvt|230|ft|m|disp=or}} ground level track with various sidings and two bridges. A private railway, but viewing and rides are available by appointment.{{Cite web|url=https://danielsiddall.wixsite.com/bmr-herts|title=Bushey Miniature Railway | A Miniature railway in Hertfordshire|website=BMR|access-date=2019-10-09|archive-date=2019-10-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191015160907/https://danielsiddall.wixsite.com/bmr-herts/|url-status=live}} | |
Canvey Railway and Model Engineering Club
| {{RailGauge|5in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Canvey Island, Essex | Raised track dual gauge {{RailGauge|3.5in}} and {{RailGauge|5in}} | |
Copsewood Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|5in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Copsewood Sports Ground, Binley, Coventry | Also {{RailGauge|3.5in}} & {{RailGauge|7.25in}} gauges{{cite web|url=http://geccoventrymes.co.uk/|title=GEC Miniature Railway|access-date=27 April 2017|archive-date=27 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170427104113/http://geccoventrymes.co.uk/|url-status=usurped}}{{cite web|url=http://www.copsewoodrailway.com/|title=Copsewood Miniature Railway — The friendly miniature railway in Coventry|access-date=27 April 2017|archive-date=27 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170427104641/http://www.copsewoodrailway.com/|url-status=live}} | |
Cutteslowe Park Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|5in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Oxford, Oxfordshire | |
Dampf-Bahn-Club Sprockhövel
| Mixed gauges: | {{flagicon|GER}} GER | |
East Grinstead Model Engineering Society
| {{RailGauge|5in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | East Grinstead, West Sussex | |
Eaton Park Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|5in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Norwich | Two lines, one {{RailGauge|3.5in}} and {{RailGauge|5in}} gauge track, one mixed {{RailGauge|5in}} and {{RailGauge|7.25in}} inch gauge | |
Leyland Society of Model Engineers
| {{RailGauge|5in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Lancashire | |
Maidstone Model Engineering Society
| {{RailGauge|5in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | |
Mount Edgcumbe House Railway
| {{RailGauge|5in}} | {{flagu|UK}} | Mount Edgcumbe House, Cremyll, Cornwall | {{cite news |url=http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/can-you-help-mount-edgcumbe-really-want-to-launch-a-mini-steam-train-service-but-need-volunteers/story-30256248-detail/story.html |title=Mount Edgcumbe is starting a mini steam railway to tour the estate |publisher=Local World |newspaper=Plymouth Herald |date=7 April 2017 |access-date=12 April 2017 }}{{Dead link|date=December 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} | |
Ribble Valley Live Steamers
| {{RailGauge|5in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Clitheroe, Lancashire | Also {{RailGauge|2.5in}} & {{RailGauge|3.5in}} gauges{{cite web|url=http://www.rvls.org.uk/|title=Online Home Of RVLS|website=Rvls.org.uk|access-date=4 June 2016|archive-date=30 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160630175434/http://www.rvls.org.uk/|url-status=live}} | |
Ridgeway Park light railway
| {{RailGauge|5in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Chingford, London | | |
Riverside Miniature Railway
| Mixed gauges: | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | St Neots, Cambridgeshire | |
Ryton Pools Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|5in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Coventry Model Engineering Society. Also {{RailGauge|3.5in}} gauge. | |
Spenborough Model & Experimental Engineers Ltd
| {{RailGauge|5in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire BD19 5LL | |
Wimbourne District Society of Model Engineers
| {{RailGauge|5in}} |{{flagicon|UK}} UK |Dorset |Ground level | {{RailGauge|5in}} and a short raised level | {{RailGauge|3.5in}} and | {{RailGauge|2.5in}} track | |
Modelbouwvereniging Hoekse Waard
| Mixed Gauges: | {{flagicon|Netherlands}} Netherlands | |
Altona Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|Australia}} Australia | Victoria | {{RailGauge|5in|disp=s}} and {{RailGauge|7.25in|disp=s}}{{cite web|url=http://www.altonaminiaturerailway.com.au/|title=Altona Miniature Railway|website=Altonminiaturerailway.com.au|access-date=1 June 2016|archive-date=3 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160503032538/https://altonaminiaturerailway.com.au/|url-status=live}} | |
Box Hill Miniature Steam Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|Australia}} Australia | Victoria | {{RailGauge|5in|disp=s}} and {{RailGauge|7.25in|disp=s}}{{cite web|url=http://www.bhmsrs.org.au/|title=Box Hill Miniature Steam Railway Society|website=bhmsrs.org.au|access-date=5 April 2020|archive-date=9 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200309045009/https://www.bhmsrs.org.au/|url-status=live}} | |
Campbelltown Miniature Passenger Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|Australia}} Australia | Victoria | | |
Castledare Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|Australia}} Australia | | |
Cohunu Park Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|Australia}} Australia | | |
Diamond Valley Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|Australia}} Australia | Eltham Victoria | |
Canberra Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|Australia}} Australia | Canberra | |
MVRail
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|Australia}} Australia | Morphett Vale Railway, Morphett vale, Weatsheaf Rd, South Australia | |
Central Coast Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|Australia}} Australia | {{RailGauge|5in}} and {{RailGauge|7.25in}}{{cite web|url=http://dazed.org/narara/index.htm|title=Miniature Trains and Live Stream at Narara (Gosford) NSW|website=dazed.org|access-date=4 February 2025|archive-date=28 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230328144357/http://dazed.org/narara/index.htm|url-status=live}} | |
Penwood Railroad Inc.
| | {{flagicon|Australia}} Australia | Jaspers Brush, NSW | |
Portarlington Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|Australia}} Australia | Victoria | |
S.A.S.M.E.E. Park
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|Australia}} Australia | Adelaide | |
Willans Hill Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|Australia}} Australia | Wagga Wagga, NSW | |
Stoomgroep Turnhout vzw
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|Belgium}} Belgium | Turnhout | |
Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|Canada}} Canada | Hamilton, Ontario | |
Roundhouse Park Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|Canada}} Canada | Toronto | Two locomotives (replica steam with tender and diesel-electric), four passenger cars and one caboose | |
Nábřeží paromilů dětská železnice
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|Czech}} Czech | Hradec Králové, Bohemia |{{RailGauge|7.25in|disp=s}} and {{RailGauge|5in|disp=s}} dual gauge{{cite web|url=http://www.nabreziparomilu.cz/|title=Nábřeží paromilů - paromilové, KH S PPS, expo, dětská železnice Hradec Králové|website=Nabreziparomilu.cz|access-date=10 June 2017|archive-date=22 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170622192057/http://www.nabreziparomilu.cz/|url-status=live}} | |
S.M.P.D. Parková dráha Olympia
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|Czech}} Czech | Brno, Moravia | {{RailGauge|7.25in}} + {{RailGauge|5in}} dual gauge | |
Finnish Railway Museum
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|Finland}} Finland | Hyvinkää | | |
Petit train de grenade
|{{RailGauge|7.25in}} |{{flagicon|France}} France | |
Parkbahn Schmiden
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|Germany}} Germany | Fellbach | | |
Hungarian Railway Museum
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|Hungary}} Hungary | Budapest | | |
John F. Kennedy Arboretum
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|Ireland}} Ireland | Wexford | |
Akubi Lightweight Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|Japan}} Japan | | Previously located in Bentengaoka{{cite web|url=http://www.ne.jp/asahi/beat/non/loco/loco0e.html|title=Miniature Railroad in Garden|website=Ne.jp|access-date=6 June 2017|archive-date=7 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170507203803/http://www.ne.jp/asahi/beat/non/loco/loco0e.html|url-status=live}} | |
Matsudayama Herb Garden
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|Japan}} Japan | Includes 1/6 scale Romancecar (Odakyu 10000 series HiSE) replica{{cite web|url=http://town.matsuda.kanagawa.jp/kankou_main/kosin/nisihira_upinfo/furusato/furusato1.html|title=Matsudayama Herb Garden|website=Town.matsuda.kanagawa.jp|access-date=1 June 2016|archive-date=9 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140709045310/http://town.matsuda.kanagawa.jp/kankou_main/kosin/nisihira_upinfo/furusato/furusato1.html|url-status=live}} | |
Lankelz Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|Luxembourg}} Luxembourg | Esch-sur-Alzette, south-eastern Luxembourg | |
Stoomgroep West Zuiderpark
| Ground level gauges: {{RailGauge|7.25in}} Mixed raised gauges: {{RailGauge|3.5in}} {{RailGauge|5in}} | {{flagicon|Netherlands}} Netherlands | A sizeable network in "Zuiderpark", a big city park{{cite web |url=http://www.stoomgroepwest.nl/index.php/en/onze-spoorwegen-en |title=Our tracks |access-date=2013-05-01 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130317025327/http://www.stoomgroepwest.nl/index.php/en/onze-spoorwegen-en |archive-date=2013-03-17 }} since 1975 in The Hague. The total length of the 7 1/4" gauge mainline routes combined is estimated at about 5 kilometers. Most of the track has working railway signalling, operated by signal boxes and a working full scale railroad crossing where the 7 1/4" tracks cross multiple (busy) public roads. The {{RailGauge|3.5in}} and {{RailGauge|5in}} gauges are mixed on a raised oval track. | |
Cambridge Model Engineering Society Inc
|{{RailGauge|7.25in}} |{{flagicon|New Zealand}} New Zealand |Cambridge | | |
Kapiti Miniature Railway & Associates
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|New Zealand}} New Zealand | Raumati Marine Gardens, Raumati Beach | {{RailGauge|5in|disp=s}} and {{RailGauge|7.25in|disp=s}}) dual gauge | |
Keirunga Park Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|New Zealand}} New Zealand | Havelock North | |
Mana Ariki Railway Inc | {{RailGauge|7.25in}}
|{{flagicon|New Zealand}} New Zealand |Taumaranui | |
Featherston Miniature Fell Society
|{{RailGauge|7.25in}} |{{flagicon|New Zealand}} New Zealand |Featherston, Wairarapa | | |
Pully
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|Switzerland}} Switzerland | | |
Stainer Liliputbahn AG
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|Switzerland}} Switzerland | |
Swiss Vapeur Parc
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|Switzerland}} Switzerland | Le Bouveret | Dual gauge: {{RailGauge|7.25in|disp=s}} and {{RailGauge|5in|disp=s}}{{cite web|url=http://www.swissvapeur.ch/|title=Accueil - Swiss Vapeur Parc|website=Swissvapeur.ch|access-date=1 June 2016|archive-date=29 August 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110829015715/http://www.swissvapeur.ch/|url-status=live}} | |
There and Back Light Railway{{Cite web|url=https://www.thereandbacklightrailway.co.uk/|title=Portable Miniature Steam Railway - For Hire|website=www.thereandbacklightrailway.co.uk|access-date=2022-06-02|archive-date=2022-03-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220309030928/https://www.thereandbacklightrailway.co.uk/|url-status=live}}
|{{RailGauge|7.25in}} |{{flagicon|United Kingdom}} UK |East Midlands |This railway is entirely portable and can be set up almost anywhere flat. Can be seen at events across the country and uses a Bagnall steam locomotive on a {{cvt|450|ft|m|1}} ground level track. | |
Acton Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Acton London Transport Museum Depot, London | |
Alexandra Park Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | | |
Millerbeck Light Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Staveley-in-Cartmel, Cumbria | Opened in 1985, privately owned, while opened to the public{{cite web|url=http://www.millerbeck.org.uk/|title=Millerbeck Light Railway - Home|website=Millerbeck.org.uk|access-date=18 November 2017|archive-date=23 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170923210018/http://millerbeck.org.uk/|url-status=live}} | |
Barking Park Light Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | | |
Barnards Farm|Barnards Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | | | |
Barton House Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | | |
Beamish Cog Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | | |
Beer Heights Light Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Devon | | |
Bekonscot Light Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Buckinghamshire | |
Bentley Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | | |
Bents Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | |
Brockwell Park Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | |
Brookside Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Poynton | 1988–99; closed{{cite web|url=https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids-news/brookside-miniature-railway-closing-shut-15059045|title=The sad photos that mark the end of an era as Brookside Miniature Railway prepares to close|website=manchestereveningnews.co.uk|date=27 August 2018 |access-date=23 September 2018}} Now running again under new management. | |
Canvey Railway and Model Engineering Club
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Canvey Island, Essex | Ground level | |
Coate Water Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Coate Water Country Park, Swindon | Combined {{RailGauge|7.25in|disp=s}} and {{RailGauge|5in|disp=s}} | |
Conwy Valley Railway Museum Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Wales | | |
Cutteslowe Park
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Oxford, Oxfordshire | |
Danson Park
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Bexleyheath | |
Dobwalls Forest Railroad
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Cornwall | Closed | |
Dragon Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Marple, Greater Manchester | |
Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | East Sussex | |
East Herts Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Great Amwell near Ware, Hertfordshire | |
Echills Wood Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Kingsbury Water Park, Warwickshire | |
Fancott Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Bedfordshire | |
Foxfield Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Stoke-on-Trent | |
Frimley Lodge Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | | |
Great Cockcrow Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | | |
Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Chester | |
Guildford Model Engineering Society
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Surrey | |
Halton Miniature Railway Society
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Runcorn, Cheshire | |
High Legh Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | High Legh Garden Centre, Cheshire | |
Hollycombe Garden Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Iron Hill, Liphook, Hampshire | |
Ilford & West Essex Model Railway Club
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Chadwell Heath | |
Leyland Society of Model Engineers
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Lancashire | |
Little Orchard Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Suffolk | |
Little Western Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Newquay, Cornwall | |
Lodge Farm Park Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Romford | | |
Mid Cheshire Society of Model Engineers
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Sandiway, Cheshire | |
Fenn Bell Inn Zoo
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{Flagu|UK}} | St. Mary Hoo, Kent | |
Mizens Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Woking, Surrey | |
Moors Valley Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Dorset | |
Mortocombe Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Chilton, Oxfordshire | |
Museum of Power
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | | |
National Railway Museum
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | York | | |
Ness Islands Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Inverness, Scotland | | |
North London Society of Model Engineers (NLSME)
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | | |
Parkland Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Hemsby, Norfolk | | |
Pinewood Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Wokingham, Berkshire | Combined {{RailGauge|7.25in}} and {{RailGauge|5in}}{{cite web|url=http://www.pinewoodrailway.co.uk/aboutus.html|title=Information about the Pinewood (Wokingham) Miniature Railway|website=Pinewoodrailway.co.uk|access-date=1 June 2016|archive-date=29 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160629094130/http://www.pinewoodrailway.co.uk/aboutus.html|url-status=live}} | |
Plowman's Railroad
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Dorset | | |
Porterswick Junction Light Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Hidden Valley Discovery Park, Cornwall | |
Pugneys Light Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Wakefield | |
Ridgeway Park light railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Chingford, London | | |
Saltwood Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Kent | |
Sanday Light Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | | |
Spenborough Model & Experimental Engineers Ltd
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire | |
Strand Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Gillingham, Kent | |
Swanley New Barn Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Kent | | |
The Time Machine (Bosworth Line)
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Funtington, West Sussex po18-9dh | | |
Thornes Park Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Wakefield, West Yorkshire | | |
South Weber Railroad Club
| {{RailGauge|7.5in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} USA | South Weber, Utah, USA | |
Thompson Park Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagu|UK}} | Burnley | {{cite web |url=https://www.burnleyexpress.net/heritage-and-retro/heritage/thompson-park-miniature-railway-preparing-to-celebrate-25th-anniversary-in-burnley-4752728 |title=Thompson Park Miniature Railway preparing to celebrate 25th anniversary in Burnley |first=Dominic |last=Collis |publisher=National World Publishing Ltd |work=Burnley Express |date=22 August 2024 |accessdate=26 August 2024 }}{{cite web |url=https://www.sevenandaquarter.org/directory/thompson-park-miniature-railway/238 |title=Thompson Park Miniature Railway - 7 1/4 inch society|website=www.sevenandaquarter.org|access-date=10 June 2025|url-status=live}} | |
Wellington Country Park Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Berkshire | {{cite web|url=http://www.wellington-country-park.co.uk/your-visit/attractions-within-the-park/|title=Wellington Country Park - Berkshires Largest Playground|website=Wellington-country-park.co.uk|access-date=1 June 2016|archive-date=24 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160624141433/http://www.wellington-country-park.co.uk/your-visit/attractions-within-the-park/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://miniaturerailwayworld.co.uk/Wellington.html|title=Wellington Country Park Railway - Miniature Railway World|website=Miniaturerailwayworld.co.uk|access-date=1 June 2016|archive-date=19 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160519170130/http://www.miniaturerailwayworld.co.uk/Wellington.html|url-status=live}} | |
Welsh Highland Heritage Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Porthmadog, Wales | | |
Weston Park Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Shropshire | |
Willen Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Milton Keynes | | |
Willow Wood Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Stowupland, Suffolk | | |
Woodseaves Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Shropshire | {{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Woodseaves-miniature-railway/365400960254600|title=Woodseaves miniature railway|website=Facebook.com|access-date=1 June 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://www.woodseavesminirail.co.uk/|title=Woodseaves Miniature Railway, 7 1/4 narrow gauge railway near Market Drayton, Shropshire: WMR|website=Woodseavesminirail.co.uk|access-date=1 June 2016|archive-date=25 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160525205132/http://www.woodseavesminirail.co.uk/|url-status=live}} | |
Wolds Way Lavender Narrow Gauge Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Wintringham, North Yorkshire | Used to transport harvested lavender, logs and passengers | |
Wythall miniature railway
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Worcestershire | It has a multigauge track consisting of {{RailGauge|7.25in}}, 5 inch and {{RailGauge|3.5in}} gauge track.{{cite web|url=http://www.wythallsteamrail.com/|title=Wythall Miniature Steam Railway|website=Wythallsteamrail.com|access-date=18 November 2017|archive-date=21 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170921215019/http://wythallsteamrail.com/|url-status=live}} | |
Carolwood Pacific Railroad
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | Holmby Hills, Los Angeles, California | Located at the home of Walt Disney. Influenced the design of the Disneyland Railroad. Defunct. | |
Assiniboine Valley Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.5in}} | {{flagicon|Canada}} Canada | | |
Burnaby Central Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.5in}} | {{flagicon|Canada}} Canada | |
Iron Horse Park Airdrie
| {{RailGauge|7.5in}} | {{flagicon|Canada}} Canada | | |
Paradise Valley Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.5in}} | {{flagicon|Canada}} Canada | |
Alaska Live Steamers
| {{RailGauge|7.5in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | | |
Annetta Valley & Western Railroad
| {{RailGauge|7.5in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | |
Adobe Mountain Desert Park
| {{RailGauge|7.5in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | | |
Carillon Park Railroad
| {{RailGauge|7.5in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | Carillon Historical Park, Dayton, Ohio | {{cite web|url=https://www.daytonhistory.org/portfolio/train-ride/|title=Train Rides - Dayton History|website=Daytonhistory.org|access-date=1 June 2016|archive-date=20 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160420165614/http://www.daytonhistory.org/portfolio/train-ride/|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://cprss.org/|title=Carillon Park Rail & Steam Society - CPR&SS|website=Cprss.org|access-date=1 June 2016|archive-date=13 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160613141209/http://www.cprss.org/|url-status=live}} | |
Central Pasco & Gulf Railroad
| {{RailGauge|7.5in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | |
Colorado Live Steamers
| {{RailGauge|7.5in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | |
Grand Concourse Railroad
| {{RailGauge|7.5in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | |
Great Lakes Live Steamers
| {{RailGauge|7.5in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | Royal Oak and Southgate, Michigan | |
Hesston Steam Museum
| {{RailGauge|7.5in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | |
Houston Area Live Steamers
| {{RailGauge|7.5in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | |
Illinois Live Steamers
| {{RailGauge|7.5in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | |
Kitsap Live Steamers
| {{RailGauge|7.5in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | |
Lakes Park & Gulf Railroad
| {{RailGauge|7.5in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | |
Largo Central Railroad
| {{RailGauge|7.5in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | Largo Central Park, Largo, Florida | |
Los Angeles Live Steamers Railroad Museum
| {{RailGauge|7.5in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | | |
North Georgia Live Steamers
| {{RailGauge|7.5in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | |
Orange County Model Engineers
| {{RailGauge|7.5in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | |
Riverside Live Steamers
| {{RailGauge|7.5in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | |
Sacramento Valley Live Steamers
| {{RailGauge|7.5in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | {{RailGauge|7.5in}} gauge and {{cvt|4+1/4|in|mm|0}} gauge{{cite web|url=http://www.svls.org/|title=Sacramento Valley Live Steamers Railroad Museum (SVLSRM)|website=Svls.org|access-date=1 June 2016|archive-date=14 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151214235652/http://www.svls.org/|url-status=live}} | |
Sagebrush Short Line Railroad
| {{RailGauge|7.5in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | |
Scottsdale Live Steamers
| {{RailGauge|7.5in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, Scottsdale, Arizona | | |
Sandy Ridge & Clear Lake Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.5in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | | |
Shady Dell Pacific
| {{RailGauge|7.5in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | Pacific Northwest Live Steamers, Molalla, Oregon | |
South Coast Railroad Museum
| {{RailGauge|7.5in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | Goleta Short Line, Goleta, California | |
Southern California Live Steamers
|{{RailGauge|7.5in}} |{{flagicon|USA}} US |Wilson Park |Adjacent to Wilson Park | |
Torrey Pacific Railroad
| {{RailGauge|7.5in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | Del Mar, California | Private/defunct; owner died | |
Tradewinds & Atlantic Railroad
| {{RailGauge|7.5in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | Tradewinds Park, Coconut Creek, Florida | |
Train Mountain Railroad
| {{RailGauge|7.5in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | |
Triad Live Steamers
| {{RailGauge|7.5in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | Farmington and Harrisburg, North Carolina | |
Wales West Light Railway
| {{RailGauge|7.5in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | |
White Creek Railroad
| {{RailGauge|7.5in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | Michigan | |
Willow Creek Railroad
| {{RailGauge|7.5in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | at Antique Powerland, Brooks, Oregon | |
Holly Tree Railway
| {{cvt|7+3/4|in|mm|0}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | at the Holly Tree PH, Leytonstone, London | |
Bankside Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|8.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Brambridge Park Garden Centre, Eastleigh, Hampshire | |
Faversham Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|9in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Brogdale Farm, near Faversham, Kent | | |
Torry Hill Park
| {{RailGauge|9in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Private miniature railway | |
Becker Farm Railroad
| {{RailGauge|9 7/16in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | Defunct | |
Key Western Railroad
| {{RailGauge|9 7/16in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | Florida | Defunct | |
Barking Park Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|9.5in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Barking, Essex | Being relaid in {{RailGauge|7.25in}} gauge, scheduled to reopen Easter 2009 | |
Clevedon Miniature Railway
| {{railGauge|9.5in}} | {{flagu|UK}} | Clevedon, Somerset | |
Danson Park
| {{RailGauge|9.5in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Bexleyheath, Kent | 1942 (temporary line for Holidays at Home exhibition); 1949–1962{{cite web|url=http://www.whitstablepier.com/princess/|title=Danson Park|website=Whitstablepier.com|access-date=1 June 2016}}{{Dead link|date=December 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} | |
Downs Light Railway
| {{RailGauge|9.5in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Colwall, Near Malvern, Worcestershire | | |
East Ham Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|9.5in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | East Ham, London | 1945–1949 | |
Hall Leys Park
| {{RailGauge|9.5in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Matlock, Derbyshire | | |
Lakeshore Railroad
| {{RailGauge|9.5in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | South Marine Park, South Shields, Tyne & Wear | | |
Sidcup Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|9.5in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Sidcup, Kent | 1945–1951 | |
Fenglin Miniature Railway
| 254 mm | {{flagicon|CHN}} China | Yingde, Guangdong | |
Ferrocarril Piedra Baya
| {{RailGauge|10.25in}} | {{flagicon|Argentina}} Argentina | Province of San Luis | |
Ferrocarril Económico Sud
| {{RailGauge|10.25in}} | {{flagicon|Argentina}} Argentina | Province of Buenos Aires | {{Cite web |url=https://www.facebook.com/FerrocarrilEconomicoSud?locale=es_LA |title=FCES |website=Facebook }} | |
Highfields Pioneer Village Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|10.25in}} | {{flagicon|Australia}} Australia | Highfields, QLD, 4352. | |
Palmerston North Esplanade Scenic Railway Inc
| {{RailGauge|10.25in}} | {{flagicon|New Zealand}} New Zealand | Palmerston North, Manawatu | | |
Masterton Miniature Train Society
|{{RailGauge|10.25in}} |{{flagicon|New Zealand}} New Zealand |Queen Elizabeth Park, Masterton | | |
Audley End Railway
| {{RailGauge|10.25in|lk=on}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Audley End, Saffron Walden, Essex | |
Beale Park
| {{RailGauge|10.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Pangbourne, Berkshire | |
Berkeley Light Railway
| {{RailGauge|10.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Gloucestershire | |
Bickington Steam Railway
| {{RailGauge|10.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Trago Mills, Liverton, Newton Abbot, Devon | |
Brechin Castle Centre Railway
| {{RailGauge|10.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Haughmuir, Brechin, Scotland | |
Bressingham Garden Railway
| {{RailGauge|10.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Norfolk | |
Brooklands Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|10.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Brooklands Pleasure Park, Worthing, Sussex | Closed September 2018{{cite web|url=http://www.miniaturerailwayworld.co.uk/Brooklands.html|title=Brooklands Miniature Railway|website=Miniaturerailwayworld.co.uk|access-date=4 June 2017|archive-date=19 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170519183745/http://www.miniaturerailwayworld.co.uk/Brooklands.html|url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=https://www.worthingherald.co.uk/news/brooklands-park-miniature-railway-departs-for-its-final-journey-1-8648479 |title=Brooklands Park miniature railway departs for its final journey |publisher=Johnston Publishing Ltd |work=Worthing Herald |date=26 September 2018 |access-date=27 September 2018 |archive-date=26 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180926193319/https://www.worthingherald.co.uk/news/brooklands-park-miniature-railway-departs-for-its-final-journey-1-8648479 |url-status=live }} | |
Watford Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|10.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Cassiobury Park, Watford, Hertfordshire | |
Chichester & District Society of Model Engineers
| {{RailGauge|10.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Chichester, Sussex | | |
Drayton Manor Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|10.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Drayton Manor Theme Park, Staffordshire | Closed | |
Eastleigh Lakeside Railway
| {{RailGauge|10.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Hampshire | |
Melton Mowbray Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|10.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Wilton Park, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire | {{cite web|url=http://meltonmowbraytownestate.com/town-parks|title=Town Parks|date=5 November 2015|access-date=26 April 2017|archive-date=27 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170427100000/http://meltonmowbraytownestate.com/town-parks|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.miniaturerailwayworld.co.uk/MeltonMowbray.html|title=Melton Mowbray Miniature Railway 10 ¼ inch|website=Miniaturerailwayworld.co.uk|access-date=26 April 2017|archive-date=27 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160527103934/http://miniaturerailwayworld.co.uk/MeltonMowbray.html|url-status=live}} | |
Exmouth Express
| {{RailGauge|10.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Exmouth, Devon | | |
Ferry Meadows Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|10.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Nene Park, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire | | |
Happy Mount Park
| {{RailGauge|10.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Bare, Morecambe, Lancashire | | |
Hastings Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|10.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Hastings, Sussex | | |
Isle of Mull Railway
| {{RailGauge|10.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Mull, Scotland | | |
Kerr's Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|10.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | West Links Park, Arbroath, Scotland | |
[http://watermillfarm.net/KGLR/ Kirkby Green Light Railway]
| {{RailGauge|10.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Sleaford, Lincolnshire | Private with open days | |
Knebworth Park Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|10.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Hertfordshire | | |
{{rws|Ropley}} Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|10.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Mid-Hants Railway, Hampshire | |
Manor Railway
| {{RailGauge|10.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Ingfield Manor, Billingshurst, Sussex | | |
Mortocombe Railway
| {{RailGauge|10.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Chilton, Oxfordshire | |
Newby Hall Miniature Railway North Yorkshire
| {{RailGauge|10.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | | | |
Paignton Zoo
| {{RailGauge|10.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Paignton, Devon | |
Paradise Wildlife Park
| {{RailGauge|10.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Broxbourne, Hertfordshire | | |
Pettit's Animal Adventure Park
| {{RailGauge|10.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Reedham, Norfolk | | |
Poole Park Railway
| {{RailGauge|10.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Poole Park, Poole, Dorset | 1949–2016,{{cite web |url=http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/15002436.Poole_Park__39_s_mini_railway_to_close_as_council_looks_for_new_operators/ |title=Poole Park's mini railway to close as council looks for new operators |publisher=Newsquest Media (Southern) Ltd |location=High Wycombe |work=Bournemouth Echo |first=Jade |last=Grassby |date=5 January 2017 |access-date=5 January 2017 |archive-date=6 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170106011454/http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/15002436.Poole_Park__39_s_mini_railway_to_close_as_council_looks_for_new_operators/ |url-status=live }} reopened 2017{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-40692878 |title=Charity reopens upgraded mini-railway in Poole Park |work=BBC News Online |access-date=22 July 2017 |archive-date=28 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170728230916/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-40692878 |url-status=live }} | |
Radwell Manor Railway
| {{RailGauge|10.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Radwell, Bedfordshire | Closed | |
Rio Grande Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|10.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Selby Road, Garforth, Leeds, UK | |
Royal Victoria Railway
| {{RailGauge|10.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley, Southampton, Hampshire | |
Rudyard Lake Steam Railway
| {{RailGauge|10.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Rudyard, near Leek, Staffordshire | |
Smokey Oak Railway
| {{RailGauge|10.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Woodland Park, Brokerswood, Westbury, Wiltshire | | |
South Downs Light Railway
| {{RailGauge|10.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Pulborough, Sussex | | |
Southsea Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|10.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Southsea, Hampshire | |
St. Anne's Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|10.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | St. Annes-on-Sea, Lancashire | | |
Stapleford Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|10.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Stapleford Park, Leicestershire | Private but opens mid-June and August each year{{cite web|url=http://www.fsmr.org.uk/|title=index|website=Fsmr.org.uk|access-date=18 November 2017|archive-date=19 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119134153/http://www.fsmr.org.uk/|url-status=live}} | |
Sutton Hall Railway
| {{RailGauge|10.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Rochford, Essex | |
Vanstone Woodland Railway
| {{RailGauge|10.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Vanstone Park Garden Centre, Codicote, Hertfordshire | |
Wat Tyler Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|10.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | |
Wells and Walsingham Light Railway
| {{Track gauge|10.25 in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | | Smallest gauge used on a minimum gauge railway authorised by a Light Railway Order.{{Cite web |url=https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1982/521/resources |title=The Wells and Walsingham Railway Light Railway Order 1982 |access-date=2022-11-22 |archive-date=2022-11-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221122051940/https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1982/521/resources |url-status=live }} | |
Weymouth Bay Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|10.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Lodmoor, Weymouth, Dorset{{citation needed|date=November 2022}} | | |
Wells Harbour Railway
| {{RailGauge|10.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk | Closed September 2021,{{cite web|url=http://freespace.virgin.net/michael.l/whr/|title=The Official Wells Harbour Railway Website|website=Freespace.virgin.net|access-date=1 June 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110604061748/http://freespace.virgin.net/michael.l/whr/|archive-date=4 June 2011}}{{cite web |url=https://www.holkham.co.uk/visiting/wells-harbour-railway-update |title=Wells Harbour Railway Update |publisher=Holkham Estate |date=5 October 2021 |accessdate=14 October 2021 |archive-date=28 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211028175101/https://www.holkham.co.uk/visiting/wells-harbour-railway-update |url-status=live }} | |
Wenatchee Riverfront Railway
| {{RailGauge|10.25in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | |
Ruislip Lido Railway
| {{RailGauge|12in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Greater London | |
Argyle & Eastern Railroad at The Toy Train Barn
| {{RailGauge|12in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | | |
Atchison & Western Railroad
| {{RailGauge|12in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | Atchison Rail Museum, Atchison, Kansas | |
C&H Railroad
| {{RailGauge|12in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | |
Casey's Silver Streak at Estes Park Ride-A-Kart
| {{RailGauge|12in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | | |
Central Park (San Mateo) Mini Train
| {{RailGauge|12in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | {{cite web |title=Central Park Mini Train |url=https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/Directory.aspx?did=118 |website=Staff Directory |publisher=city of San Mateo |access-date=13 February 2022 |quote=Physical Address: 50 E. 5th Avenue San Mateo, CA 94403 Train Hours: Saturday, Sunday, Holidays 11:00am–3:00pm Weekdays: June 15-August 15 11:00am-3:00pm |archive-date=13 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213083503/https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/Directory.aspx?did=118 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=Welcome |url=http://sanmateocentralparktrain.com/ |website=San Mateo Central Park Train |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160312123453/http://sanmateocentralparktrain.com/ |archive-date=12 March 2016 |quote=Est. 1948}}{{cite web |author1=M Wang |title=San Mateo Central Park train ride |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7fr-39UnZI |website=YouTube |access-date=13 February 2022 |language=en |date=2016-10-04 |archive-date=2022-02-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213083500/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7fr-39UnZI |url-status=live }}{{cite news |last1=Stack |first1=Peter |title=An American classic / San Mateo's Central Park combines old-fashioned outdoor fun with cultural institutions |url=https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/An-American-classic-San-Mateo-s-Central-Park-2893956.php |access-date=13 February 2022 |work=SFGATE |date=2 August 2001 |archive-date=13 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213083500/https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/An-American-classic-San-Mateo-s-Central-Park-2893956.php |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=Central Park |url=https://www.sanmateoarboretum.org/central-park.html |website=San Mateo Arboretum Society |access-date=13 February 2022 |language=en |archive-date=13 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213083036/https://www.sanmateoarboretum.org/central-park.html |url-status=live }} | |
Emerald Hills Railway
| {{RailGauge|12in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | |
Fairview Line at Fair Oaks
| {{RailGauge|12in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | Private | |
Folsom Valley Railway
| {{RailGauge|12in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | |
Little Falls Railroad and Doll Museum
| {{RailGauge|12in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | Private | |
Midway Shortline Railroad
| {{RailGauge|12in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | S & S Shortline Railroad Park and Museum, Farmington, Utah | | |
Northview and Frisco Railroad
| {{RailGauge|12in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | Private | |
Rails of Fun
| {{RailGauge|12in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | Portable amusement business for events | |
Rothwell Park Railroad
| {{RailGauge|12in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | Club/members only | |
Poco Loco Railroad
| {{RailGauge|12in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | | |
Sierra Rainier Railroad
| {{RailGauge|12in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | Defunct/closed. Private. Very few records exist. | |
Sonora Short Line Railway
| {{RailGauge|12in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | Defunct/closed. Private. Very few records exist. | |
Wabash Frisco & Pacific Railway
| {{RailGauge|12in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | Missouri | |
Washington Stage Theater
| {{RailGauge|12in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | Private | |
Watson Steam Train & Depot
| {{RailGauge|12in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | | |
Zilker Zephyr
| {{RailGauge|12in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | Damaged by storms and without a current operator; subject of lawsuits{{cite web |url=https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/city-of-austin-files-suits-over-zilker-zephyr-tracks/269-b6cde220-42bd-4dec-8378-eadac4f4a719 |title=City of Austin files suits over Zilker Zephyr tracks {{!}} kvue.com |date=5 February 2020 |access-date=20 June 2020 |archive-date=23 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200623132738/https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/city-of-austin-files-suits-over-zilker-zephyr-tracks/269-b6cde220-42bd-4dec-8378-eadac4f4a719 |url-status=live }} | |
Exbury Gardens Steam Railway
| {{RailGauge|12.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Beaulieu, Hampshire | | |
Exmoor Steam Railway
| {{RailGauge|12.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Bratton Fleming, Devon | |
Fairbourne Railway
| {{RailGauge|12.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Gwynedd, Wales | Originally 15 in gauge | |
Hotham Park Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|12.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Bognor Regis, West Sussex | |
Littlehampton Miniature Railway
| {{RailGauge|12.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Littlehampton, West Sussex | |
Newchapel, Horne & Burstow Grand Junction Railway
| {{RailGauge|12.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Horne, Horley, Surrey | | |
Mease Valley Light Railway
| {{RailGauge|12.25in}} | {{flagicon|UK}} UK | Tamworth, Staffordshire | Opened in 2023 at the Statfold Barn Railway.{{cite magazine |author= |title= Sixteen in steam at Statfold spectacular |url= https://gb.readly.com/magazines/steam-railway/2023-03-31/641f947d5cdf4989435b5ba1 |magazine= Steam Railway Magazine |publisher= H Bauer Publishing|date= 31 March 2023|access-date=10 June 2024}} | |
Midland Beach Railway Company
| {{RailGauge|12.625in|lk=on}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | Midland Beach, Staten Island, New York | Defunct | |
Zoo Train, DierenPark Amersfoort
| {{RailGauge|340mm|first=imp}} | {{flagicon|Netherlands}} Netherlands | | | |
Adventure City Express Train
| {{anchor|14in}}{{RailGauge|14in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | |
Hesston Steam Museum
| {{RailGauge|14in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | |
Kiddieland Limited
| {{RailGauge|14in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | Kiddieland Amusement Park, Melrose Park, Illinois | Defunct | |
Riverside Express
| {{RailGauge|14in}} | {{flagicon|USA}} US | |
Pine Valley Miniature Railway
|Mixed Gauge: 21⁄2 in (64 mm) |{{flagicon|Australia}} Australia | |
Model Park Denmark
| {{RailGauge|7.25in}} | {{flagicon|DEN}} Denmark | Modelparken Danmark, Viby J, Egå | https://www.modelparken.dk/{{cite web | url=https://www.modelparken.dk/parkens-historie | title=Parkens Historie }} | |
Brandhøjbanendk, at Hedeland veteran railwaydk
| Mixed Gauge: {{RailGauge|5in}} 51⁄32(145 mm) | {{flagicon|DEN}} Denmark | Hedeland veteran railway, Hedehusene, Høje-Taastrup |,https://brandhojbanen.dk/{{cite web | url=https://hedeland.dk/kalender/brandhojbanen.html | title=Brandhøjbanen - Hedeland }} there are also one at Denmark's railway museum in Odensehttps://www.jernbanemuseet.dk/{{cite web | url=https://www.visitfyn.dk/fyn/oplevelser/danmarks-jernbanemuseum | title=Danmarks Jernbanemuseum }}{{cite web | url=https://www.visitodense.dk/turist/planlaeg-din-tur/danmarks-jernbanemuseum-gdk612959 | title=Besøg Danmarks Jernbanemuseum i Odense }} and one at the Tramway Museum Skjoldenæsholm{{cite web | url=https://www.sporvejsmuseet.dk/spm/m/spm/spm.php#indhold | title=Sporvejsmuseet Skjoldenæsholm - Forside }} and many other model-miniature railways in Denmark{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibfnkUOCCOc | title=Film fra en havebane på Lolland | website=YouTube | date=19 September 2023 }}https://www.facebook.com/100066727195746/videos/studie-tur-til-en-havebane/1583189402010325/{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVqqgwFA6kg | title=Bred Banen - havebane i mål 1:8 | website=YouTube | date=14 September 2022 }}{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X92bBu3Rpf0 | title=Lars har sin egen togbane i baghaven | website=YouTube | date=2 August 2021 }} and Model lane Europe{{cite web | url=https://modelbaneeuropa.dk/da/ | title=Modelbane Europa - Modelbane Europa }} and many others.https://m.facebook.com/cookie/consent https://www.facebook.com/Ellings.havebane/videos/rhb/1329574573912479/http://www.havebane.dk/{{cite web | url=https://www.spor1east.dk/sidste-dag-paa-danmarks-stoerste-digitale-styredede-havebane/ | title=Sidste dag på Danmarks største digitale styredede havebane – Spor1øst }} | |
Ascot Locomotive Society
|Mixed Gauge: 21⁄2 in (64 mm) |{{flagicon|UK}} UK |Ascot, Berkshire |Large track layout with working turntable adjacent to Ascot Racecourse |
=Gallery=
File:WestRydeMiniRail.jpg|Miniature railway ride in West Ryde, Australia in 2007
File:W&WLR Locomotive 3.jpg|Wells and Walsingham Light Railway
File:There and Back light Railway at Rushden.jpg|There and Back Light Railway at Rushden
File:There and Back light Railway at Burghley.jpg|There and Back Light Railway at Burghley
Fifteen-inch railways
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== Minimum-gauge railways ==
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Large amusement railways
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See also
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- Backyard railroad
- British narrow-gauge railways
- Children's railway
- Decauville
- Rail transport modelling scales
- Train ride
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References
{{Reflist}}
Bibliography
- {{Citation |last=Broggie |first=Michael |year=2014 |title=Walt Disney's Railroad Story: The Small-Scale Fascination That Led to a Full-Scale Kingdom |edition=4th |publisher=The Donning Company Publishers |isbn=978-1-57864-914-3 }}
External links
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- [http://www.grandscales.com/ Grand Scales Quarterly], the US magazine of grand scale railroading
- [http://www.miniaturerailwayworld.co.uk/ Miniature Railway World]
- [http://livesteamtracks.info/ Live Steam Tracks]
- [http://www.bglr.org/ Britains Great Little Railways]
- [http://www.thereandbacklightrailway.co.uk There and Back Light Railway]
- [http://www.cosme.org.uk/index.html City of Oxford Society of Model Engineers]
- [http://www.sevenandaquarter.org/ 7¼ Inch Gauge Society]
- [http://www.pnmec.org.nz/meanz.php Model Engineering Association of New Zealand]
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