Hi,

Are there any miniature train rides in London or within 50 miles of the
city? Miniature as in mini steamer, or the kind you would ride at a
carnival or a zoo. Fun for little kids but cramped and uncomfortable
(yet fun!) for adults.

Thanks,

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Add Subtract wrote:
Hi,

Are there any miniature train rides in London or within 50 miles of the
city? Miniature as in mini steamer, or the kind you would ride at a
carnival or a zoo. Fun for little kids but cramped and uncomfortable
(yet fun!) for adults.

Thanks,

You could try the Umfolozi (pseudo African name) Railway at Whipsnade
Zoo. It is 3' 6" gauge, as many mainline railways in Africa are, and
it has mainline "feel". You could see the elephants, hippos, etc while
you are about it. A good day out!

Michael Bell


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Hi,

Are there any miniature train rides in London or within 50 miles of the
city? Miniature as in mini steamer, or the kind you would ride at a
carnival or a zoo. Fun for little kids but cramped and uncomfortable
(yet fun!) for adults.



Ruislip Lido Railway.

http://rlr.topcities.com/index.html

A 12 inch gauge line, oil fired steam only on one of the weekend days, worth
calling them to check when the steam loco is coming out. Diesel traction
otherwise.

John

Beaconscott model village has an excellent fairly new small gauge railway,
in Beaconsfield, just a short walk from the railway station.

BTS

"Add Subtract" wrote in message
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Hi,

Are there any miniature train rides in London or within 50 miles of the
city? Miniature as in mini steamer, or the kind you would ride at a
carnival or a zoo. Fun for little kids but cramped and uncomfortable
(yet fun!) for adults.

Thanks,

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boristhe.spider wrote:
Beaconscott model village has an excellent fairly new small
gauge railway, in Beaconsfield, just a short walk from the
railway station.

But it is an outdoor model railway, not a miniature upon which people can
ride.

One such is http://rlr.topcities.com/ An excellent line with a somewhat more
interesting ride and a mix of steam (high days and holidays) and diesel.

"Add Subtract" wrote in message
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Hi,

Are there any miniature train rides in London or within 50 miles of the
city? Miniature as in mini steamer, or the kind you would ride at a
carnival or a zoo. Fun for little kids but cramped and uncomfortable
(yet fun!) for adults.

The Great Cockrow Railway in Lyne, near Chertsey.

Very restricted service. Sundays only, May to October, 1400 to 1730.

http://www.guess99.freeserve.co.uk/gcr.htm

Cast_Iron wrote:

boristhe.spider wrote:
Beaconscott model village has an excellent fairly new small
gauge railway, in Beaconsfield, just a short walk from the
railway station.

But it is an outdoor model railway, not a miniature upon which people can
ride.

One such is http://rlr.topcities.com/ An excellent line with a somewhat more
interesting ride and a mix of steam (high days and holidays) and diesel.

Some London links included he http://www.livesteaming.com/clubs/uk.html

Sorry dude you're just plain wrong, they have a minature that you can ride
on, they extended it, they also have the model one that runs in the model
village.

http://www.bekonscot.org.uk/
BTS

Come and take a trip on the Bekonscot Light Railway!
Opened in 2001, this short narrow gauge line weaves its way behind the
village, encircles a new garden, and returns after crossing the Pond Bridge.
Built in unusual surroundings, the ride is fun for adults and children
alike.

The Bekonscot Light Railway runs at weekends and bank holidays throughout
the season, as well as the summer dates shown below. There is a small extra
charge for a ride; this is currently 50p per person, but under-2yr-olds ride
for free. There's no need to book - trains depart about every 5 minutes.

SUMMER 2002 WEEKDAY OPERATION : 17th July - 9th September.


Regular service is provided by a pair of battery engines, hauling short
trains around the circuit, which takes a couple of minutes. Over the next
year, we aim to make it a high-quality, entertaining ride, adding new
locomotives, new features to see during the journey, extend the running line
slightly, and build an impressive new terminus station. After a successful
first year of operation, we have now improved the queuing facilities.



"Cast_Iron" wrote in message
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boristhe.spider wrote:
Beaconscott model village has an excellent fairly new small
gauge railway, in Beaconsfield, just a short walk from the
railway station.

But it is an outdoor model railway, not a miniature upon which people can
ride.

One such is http://rlr.topcities.com/ An excellent line with a somewhat
more
interesting ride and a mix of steam (high days and holidays) and diesel.

boristhe.spider wrote:
Sorry dude you're just plain wrong, they have a minature
that you can ride on, they extended it, they also have the
model one that runs in the model village.

http://www.bekonscot.org.uk/

OK, thanks for that.

In article , CJG
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In message , Andrew P Smith
writes
A little further away is the miniature railway on the sea front at
Littlehampton.

There is a mini railway near to Heathrow. I think its in Yeading or
somewhere Not sure what kind of trains they use. Whether its steam or
electric. But seen it a few times from 140 bus going past.

Harlington? Used to be one there years ago - went on it as a lad.
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