miniature railroads in actual service

[Anonymous]

Some time ago, I happened to be in England when I heard about some miniature railroads that were actually in service serving communities and not just for tourists. Being a railfan, I had to see for myself.
The first one is called the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway in the south of England. The gauge is 15 inches and the locomotives are perfect little 1/4 scale Pacifics, they have 5 inch diameter cylinders with a stroke of 8 1/4 inches.
Engine and tender are only 25 feet. The passenger cars are, of course, larger than the locomotive and hold 8 people sitting 2 to a bench.
I heard about another miniature in service on the island of Mull, off the Scottish coast, but didn't have enough time to go see it.
If any of you are planning a trip to Britain, try to go see these.
Now, does anyone know of other miniatures in actual service and not just tourist circles? I would sure love to know.
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[Anonymous]

Some time ago, I happened to be in England when I heard about some miniature railroads that were actually in service serving communities and not just for tourists. Being a railfan, I had to see for myself.
The first one is called the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway in the south of England. The gauge is 15 inches and the locomotives are perfect little 1/4 scale Pacifics, they have 5 inch diameter cylinders with a stroke of 8 1/4 inches.
Engine and tender are only 25 feet. The passenger cars are, of course, larger than the locomotive and hold 8 people sitting 2 to a bench.
I heard about another miniature in service on the island of Mull, off the Scottish coast, but didn't have enough time to go see it.
If any of you are planning a trip to Britain, try to go see these.
Now, does anyone know of other miniatures in actual service and not just tourist circles? I would sure love to know.
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[cabforward]

i know a r.r. which is not working in the context you use, but anyway..

in san antonio, tx, there is (or was) breckenridge park.. it is all about fun.. there are rides, picnic tables, lots to see..

a mini-r.r. (the breckenridge r.r.) runs around the park.. in the early 60s, it was 3.2 miles and promoted as the longest mini-r.r. in the world..

cars would comfortably hold adults (approx. 10 each car).. tickets were bought at various stations on the route.. riders could board, get off and re-board anywhere.. crossings had functioning warning bells & lites..

i believe there were 3 sets running during operating hours (52 weekends/yr, 7 days/wk in summertime)..

engines also had bells, horn and lites.. styling was from the mp pass. scheme: lite blue and cream, & buzz-saw logo..

i couldn't imagine wanting to do anything in the summertime except run that engine..

[cabforward]

i know a r.r. which is not working in the context you use, but anyway..

in san antonio, tx, there is (or was) breckenridge park.. it is all about fun.. there are rides, picnic tables, lots to see..

a mini-r.r. (the breckenridge r.r.) runs around the park.. in the early 60s, it was 3.2 miles and promoted as the longest mini-r.r. in the world..

cars would comfortably hold adults (approx. 10 each car).. tickets were bought at various stations on the route.. riders could board, get off and re-board anywhere.. crossings had functioning warning bells & lites..

i believe there were 3 sets running during operating hours (52 weekends/yr, 7 days/wk in summertime)..

engines also had bells, horn and lites.. styling was from the mp pass. scheme: lite blue and cream, & buzz-saw logo..

i couldn't imagine wanting to do anything in the summertime except run that engine..

[Anonymous]

Hey Cab.....did the crossing bells begin to operate at least 20 seconds before the train occupied the crossing? Was it an "ultra dangerous," crossing of doom. HeHeHe, sorry......Missouri Mike arent around anymore so I couldn't resist....lol
Ken

[Anonymous]

Hey Cab.....did the crossing bells begin to operate at least 20 seconds before the train occupied the crossing? Was it an "ultra dangerous," crossing of doom. HeHeHe, sorry......Missouri Mike arent around anymore so I couldn't resist....lol
Ken

[Anonymous]

There were once lots of thees small scale railroads at drive in theatres when i was a child.Makes one wonder what happened to them.Would be neat if some of this stuff has been stored.

[Anonymous]

There were once lots of thees small scale railroads at drive in theatres when i was a child.Makes one wonder what happened to them.Would be neat if some of this stuff has been stored.

[cabforward]

the trains that were at drive-in theaters are still around.. in the 60s, i had a catalog of backyard r.r. kits..

everything needed: engines, cars, track, tunnels, etc.. was available via freight shipments.. items were to big for the mail..

the catalog promoted several scales.. small ones where your legs hung on the sides and your feet rested on handles sticking out from the side of the engine.. big ones (5 ft. high) where you sat inside the cab..

everything was delivered in a kit.. it was assembled with pliers, screwdriver and wrench..

'steam' and diesel models were offered.. 'steam' engines were merely briggs & stratton-style gas engines.. tablets were dropped into an exhaust intake for the 'cloud' effect..

everything was painted black.. custom paint was the owner's job..

this forum has a section for garden r.rs..

[cabforward]

the trains that were at drive-in theaters are still around.. in the 60s, i had a catalog of backyard r.r. kits..

everything needed: engines, cars, track, tunnels, etc.. was available via freight shipments.. items were to big for the mail..

the catalog promoted several scales.. small ones where your legs hung on the sides and your feet rested on handles sticking out from the side of the engine.. big ones (5 ft. high) where you sat inside the cab..

everything was delivered in a kit.. it was assembled with pliers, screwdriver and wrench..

'steam' and diesel models were offered.. 'steam' engines were merely briggs & stratton-style gas engines.. tablets were dropped into an exhaust intake for the 'cloud' effect..

everything was painted black.. custom paint was the owner's job..

this forum has a section for garden r.rs..

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by ironken

Hey Cab.....did the crossing bells begin to operate at least 20 seconds before the train occupied the crossing? Was it an "ultra dangerous," crossing of doom. HeHeHe, sorry......Missouri Mike arent around anymore so I couldn't resist....lol
Ken

BAD BOY [}:)] NOW GO PUT YOUR NOSE IN THE CORNER AND STAY THERE UNTIL I TELL YOU TO COME OUT

O K You can come out now. [:D]

Leave MISSOURI where ever he is. We surely don't need him here. [8D]

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by ironken

Hey Cab.....did the crossing bells begin to operate at least 20 seconds before the train occupied the crossing? Was it an "ultra dangerous," crossing of doom. HeHeHe, sorry......Missouri Mike arent around anymore so I couldn't resist....lol
Ken

BAD BOY [}:)] NOW GO PUT YOUR NOSE IN THE CORNER AND STAY THERE UNTIL I TELL YOU TO COME OUT

O K You can come out now. [:D]

Leave MISSOURI where ever he is. We surely don't need him here. [8D]

[Anonymous]

The miniatures I am talking about actually provide a service to the travelling public and not as amusement rides etc.
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[Anonymous]

The miniatures I am talking about actually provide a service to the travelling public and not as amusement rides etc.
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