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between J11 & J12
of the M4
Telephone: 0118 9833437
Mobile: 07836 714463
Postcode: RG30 3UE
E Mail: info@amnersfarm.co.uk |
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Amnerfield Miniature Railway... |
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Timetable 2010
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An unusual attraction situated at Amners Farm is the
miniature railway, known as the Amnerfield Miniature
Railway.
Discussions between David Jerome and Nigel Batts began during the summer of 1995, a route was agreed and work began on clearing the ground for the track (dual gauge 71/4 and 5 inch).
After three years of groundwork which included track building and fitting, the laying of ten sets of points, plus a steel bridge which crosses the pond, the continuous circuit measured a distance of three quarters of a mile in length.
We opened to the public in May of 1999 for our first run,
which was part of a Shire Horse awareness day at Amners Farm.
Since then, the railway has had many refinements and additions, and we now have an enthusiastic group of thirteen members, who have brought with them various skill sets, which include making signals, a new carriage shed and boarding to keep the ballast in place.
Locomotives that can be seen at various times on passenger trains are:-
| BR Class 2 MT |
2-6-2 |
Tank |
(gauge 71/4) |
| BR Class 7 MT |
4-6-2 |
Britannia |
(gauge 71/4) |
| Hunslet |
0-4-0 |
Narrow Gauge |
(gauge 71/4) |
| Romulus |
0-6-0 |
Narrow Gauge |
(gauge 71/4) |
| Deltic |
Co-Co |
Electric |
(gauge 71/4) |
| Harlech Castle |
Petrol |
Hydraulic Narrow |
(gauge 71/4) |
Nigel Batts has since retired to New Zealand, and the farm is now managed by Chris Webber and his family, who continue to enthusiastically support the railway and are happy to be part of its ongoing development.
Public running
The railway is in steam at various times throughout the year, see our timetable for more information.
Open days
We offer open days for other clubs to visit and run their locos. We also visit other clubs here and abroad. This year we have two open days:-
Electric 5th June 2010
Steam 3rd July 2010
Birthday parties
The railway is also available for children’s parties.
For more details
contact David Jerome on 0118 970 0274
or email: bcockman@ukonline.co.uk | |
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