The Abbeydale Miniature Railway

Our 5" and 7¼" gauge ground level track is fully signalled and interlocked for added interest and passenger safety.

Our elevated track caters for almost every gauge from 0 up to 7¼". All carriages are 7¼" gauge for stability.

We have a dual gauge 32mm/45mm  'Garden Railway' for steam or battery powered locos.

Visiting model engineers are warmly welcomed. Appropriate public liability insurance is needed. If bringing a steam loco or traction engine, a current boiler certificate is required. Passenger rolling stock is vacuum braked. Public running is intensive so you may prefer to visit on one of our club only days. Please contact us first if you intend visiting. 

Visitors please note:- our tracks have a 30ft minimum radius so may not be suitable for certain locomotives.

PUBLIC RUNNING TIMETABLE - 2008

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PASSENGERS:

All passengers visiting and traveling on the Abbeydale Miniature Railway do so at their own risk. Please be aware that steam locomotives emit sparks, ashes and oil which could result in injury or damage to clothing. Our steam and diesel locos get very hot - so please do not touch them! Read and understand the Rail Riding Rules at the ticket office before taking a ride.

Please see the note in the left hand column about birthday parties.

First train 1pm - last train 5.00pm, depending on weather conditions. We aim to have at least one steam engine operating as well as our 'diesels'. Light refreshments, ice cream, souvenirs etc., usually on sale. We offer clean toilet facilities, including disabled access and baby changing. A wheelchair accessible carriage is available on request . Admission free, the railway fare is excellent value at only 60p per person per ride. You are welcome to bring your own picnics but we ask you take your litter home with you as we have no refuse collection. The dates we are open to the pubic are given below. Printed timetables are available from the ticket office for you to take home.

March
Sunday 9th
Sunday 23rd Easter Sunday
Monday 24th Bank Holiday

April
Sun 6th
Sunday 20th

May
Sunday 4th
Monday 5th Bank Holiday
Sunday 25th
Monday 26th  Bank Holiday

June
Sunday 8th
Sunday 22nd

July
Saturday 5th and
Sunday 6th     Open Days & Exhibition
Sunday 20th

August
Sunday 3rd Teddy Bears' Picnic
Sunday 24th  
Monday 25th   Bank Holiday

September
Sunday 7th
Sunday 28th

October
Sunday 5th
Sunday 19th

December
Sunday 7th and Sunday 14th SANTA SPECIALS*