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 and that you take your litter home as we have no refuse collection service.

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PLEASE NOTE THE RAILWAY IS CLOSED FOR THE WINTER EXCEPT FOR THE SANTA SPECIALS

SUNDAY 6TH DECEMBER & SUNDAY 13TH DECEMBER
11 AM UNTIL 3.30PM

ADMISSION £7 EACH (same as last year)

- INCLUDES TRAIN RIDES, SEASONAL REFRESHMENTS,
VISIT TO SANTA IN HIS GROTTO & CHILD'S QUALITY GIFT

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 engine operating as well as our 'diesels'. We offer clean toilet facilities, including disabled access and nappy changing. A wheelchair accessible carriage is available on request . Printed timetables for 2010 are available from the ticket office for you to take home. Please park at your own risk in the field IF WEATHER PERMITS - access to the railway's premises by vehicle is strictly limited to disabled badge holders and members of the Society.