last updated
15/06/2009

We are a thriving, long established model engineering society, dedicated to promoting our hobby by building and operating steam and other types of powered models; by invention and experimentation; by tool making; by encouraging young people to participate in engineering; by maintaining links with model engineers in the UK and abroad; and by furthering wider interest with the local community who visit the Abbeydale Miniature Railway. Model engineers and interested guests are always made very welcome. We usually serve refreshments, ice cream and children's souvenirs when the railway is open to the public, and our premises and toilets are wheelchair accessible. We have a carriage which enables wheelchair users to ride on the railway. We are non-profit making - all receipts are reinvested in developing the site.

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

We are unable to offer special arrangements for parties but you are welcome to invite your guests to our railway on a public running day, when we are open from 1pm to 5pm. Parties usually use a picnic table and buy train tickets for their guests. We serve hot and cold refreshments but you may bring your own - in moderation.  We ask that guests' parents stay with their children at all times and supervise them.  

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 MINIATURE RAILWAY TIMETABLE 2009

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PASSENGERS:

All passengers visiting and traveling on the Abbeydale Miniature Railway do so at their own risk. Please be aware that live steam locomotives emit sparks, ashes and oil which could result in injury or damage to clothing for which we cannot be held responsible. Our steam and diesel locos get very hot - so please do not touch them! Please read and understand the Rail Riding Rules at the ticket office before taking a ride. First train runs at 1pm - last train at 5.00pm, depending on weather conditions.

We aim to have at least one steam loco operating as well as 'diesels'. Light refreshments, ice cream, souvenirs etc., are usually on sale. We offer clean toilet facilities, including disabled access and baby changing. A wheelchair accessible carriage is available on request. Admission is free, the railway fare is only 80p per person per ride. You are welcome to bring your own picnic but please take your litter home with you as we have no refuse collection service. Printed timetables are available for you to take home. Please park at your own risk in the field - access to our premises by vehicle is strictly limited to disabled badge holders and members of the Society.