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Swanley New Barn Railway Open in a new browser window  
   A 7¼" railway running around the Swanley Park in Kent,UK. Includes the latest news and information on the SNBR.
   http://www.snbr.20m.com
Large Trains On-Line Open in a new browser window  
   This site was created to enable folks in the large scales train hobby to communicate on the net.
   http://www.largetrains.com
Perrygrove Railway Open in a new browser window  
   Perrygrove is a 1½ mile round trip, 15" gauge steam railway located in the Forest of Dean, near Colford, UK. Footplate days and drive training courses are available. Disabled visitors welcome.
   http://www.perrygrove.co.uk
RH&DR - The Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway Open in a new browser window  
   The Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway (RHDR). A 15-inch gauge working railway with a fine fleet of one-third scale steam and diesel locomotives.
   http://www.rhdr.demon.co.uk/
Riverside Live Steamers Open in a new browser window  
   A 40 acre park in Riverside, CA and railroad dedicated to bringing railroading to the kids.
   http://www.steamonly.org
Houston Area Live Steamers Open in a new browser window  
   Club is devoted to live steam modeling: from locomotives, to stationary engines, to tractors and boats, with a particular emphasis on model trains large enough to ride. Our dual gauge track serves both 4.75in and 7.5in gauges.
   http://www.hals.org/
Stapleford Miniature Railway Open in a new browser window  
   The UK based world famous 10¼" gauge railway. The SMR is home to the mighty one fifth scale Niagara and Berkshire American locos and of course some very fine one fifth scale British and French ones as well!
   http://www.fsmr.org.uk
Simon Townsend's Home Page Open in a new browser window  
   Sections on the Rhyl Miniature Railway, Windmill Farm Railway, Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway, Evesham Vale Light Railway, The Heywood Society Journal, Miniature Railways Bookshelf and a links Page.
   http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~stownsen/
Hutt Valley Model Engineering Society Open in a new browser window  
   The Hutt Valley Model Engineering Society Inc, Wellington, New Zealand welcomes visitors to their track.
   http://steammachine.com/hvmes/index.html
Idaho Southern and Pacific Railroad Open in a new browser window  
   Miniature railroad project. This is a 5/12" scale, 15" gauge railroad in Southern Idaho, which is under construction.
   http://www.jitterjunction.com/
Carolwood Pacific Historical Society Open in a new browser window  
   Internet home of the only society in the world dedicated to preserving Walt Disney's live-steam railroading legacy.
   http://www.carolwood.com/
Joshua Tree and Southern Rail Road Club and Museum  Open in a new browser window  
   Features fully operational 7½ inch gauge, 15 inch gauge, and G-scale trackage amid the rocks, sagebrush, trees, and cactus located in California's High Desert country near the small town of Joshua Tree.
   http://www.jtsrr.org/browsers/home.html
Live Steam by Father Finelli Open in a new browser window  
   Father Finelli's USA live steam railroad pages. The steaming priest.
   http://www.steamingpriest.com/
Los Angeles Live Steamers Open in a new browser window  
   Information, photos, tips, and want ads from this live steam and diesel club in Griffith Park, Los Angeles, CA.
   http://www.lals.org
New Unionville and Western Railroad Open in a new browser window  
   Live Steam Railroad in New Unionville, Indiana, near Bloomington, Indiana. Model railroading in 1/8th scale.
   http://www.NEWRR.com
Yahoo! Groups : 5in Gauge Miniature Railways Open in a new browser window  
   The aim of this group is to discuss and promote the activities of 5in gauge railways of any scale in UK and Europe. However membership is open to all.
   http://groups.yahoo.com/group/the5ingauge
Miniature & Narrow Gauge Railways In Britain Open in a new browser window  
   Marc Humphreys site of listings, links, news and photos.
   http://www.minitrains.20m.com/
Venice Miniature Railroad Open in a new browser window  
   When Abbot Kinney was building Venice in 1905, he decided that his new resort should have an internal transportation system to shuttle visitors and residents around town.
   http://naid.sppsr.ucla.edu/venice/articles/rail.htm
Great Cockcrow Railway Open in a new browser window  
   Emanating from the Greywood Central Railway, built from 1946, at a private address in Walton-on-Thames, the 7¼" gauge Great Cockcrow Railway opened in 1968 in the small village of Lyne near Chertsey,Surrey,UK.
   http://www.guess99.freeserve.co.uk/gcr.htm
Sydney Live Steam Locomotive Society Co-op Ltd Open in a new browser window  
   The society operates a 2½/3½/5" gauge miniature railway. Includes track and wheel standards, and signalling, for the 5" gauge.
   http://www.pnc.com.au/~wallison/slsls.htm
Live Steaming Open in a new browser window  
   A clearing house for the live steam miniature railways, traction engines and model engineering hobbies around the world. Sections include 'For sale', Clubs, Events, Photos and Tech Talk. USA
   http://www.livesteaming.com
Long Island Live Steamers Open in a new browser window  
   Courtesy home page for the Long Island Live Steamers (LILS)
   http://www.trainweb.org/lils/
Discover Live Steam Open in a new browser window  
   Jim O'Connor's Discover Live Steam site. Resources, articles and features. Includes details of American miniature railroad suppliers. USA
   http://www.discoverlivesteam.com
Kitsap Live Steamers Open in a new browser window  
   A 7½in gauge live steam railroad in Port Orchard, WA, USA
   http://www.kitsaplivesteamers.org/
Iron Acres Railroad Open in a new browser window  
   The Iron Acres Railroad is a 1.5 inch scale track on 7 acres of land in Jackson, New Jersey, USA. The 1500 foot main line is the realized long time dream of owner Mike Venezia. Track has been carefully built to support both 7.5 & 7¼ inch gauges.
   http://www.ironacresrailroad.homestead.com
The Grand Scales Quarterly Open in a new browser window  
   The Grand Scales Quarterly is dedicated to promoting miniature railroading in the larger gauges of 12" and above. While base in the USA, the readership and content are worldwide. In addition to full color layout tours, there are construction articles
   http://www.grandscales.com
Bure Valley Railway Open in a new browser window  
   The Norfolk based Bure Valley Railway is one of England's premier 15ins gauge railways, offering a service second to none to the enthusiast,traveller and tourist in all seasons of the year.
   http://www.bvrw.co.uk
Effie on Tour Open in a new browser window  
   This site has some excellent photos of the replica Heywood loco 'Effie' at the Darlington Railway Centre, the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway (for the naming ceremony by Sir Peter Howard) and at the Cleethorpe Coast Light Railway.
   http://www.avs-avs.freeserve.co.uk/rail/effie/
Pinewood Miniature Railway Open in a new browser window  
   The railway is set in delightful woodlands backing a leisure centre in the parish of Wokingham, Berkshire, UK. The ground-level 7¼in gauge track is 1/8 scale and around 3/4 mile in length.
   http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Meadows/9400/
Compton Ridge Miniature Railway Open in a new browser window  
   Compton Ridge, sited in 1 acre of private gardens, is a private 5in narrow gauge railway based on the Isle of Mam Steam Railway. Website also includes technical information on Manx Railways and library list.
   http://freespace.virgin.net/e.more/
Candle Creek Northern Railroad and Guesthouse Open in a new browser window  
   This unusual guesthouse at Clearwater, British Columbia comes complete with its own 7½in gauge railway with 1/8 scale GP-40 painted in CNR colors, pulling two Pullman coaches.
   http://www.candlecreek.net/
American Park Trains Open in a new browser window  
   Matt Conrad's American, amusement park, miniature train web site with pages on Cagney, Chance, Crown, Custom Locomotive, Miniature Train Co and others.
   http://www.trainweb.org/parktrains/
The Pike Lake and Eastern Railroad Open in a new browser window  
   The Pike Lake and Eastern is the private railroad of Tom Artzberger. The railroad is built to 7½ inch gauge and is approximately twelve hundred feet long.
   http://www.nconnect.net/~artzberger/ple.htm
The Milwaukee Light Engineering Society Open in a new browser window  
   A 7½" gauge railroad park northwest of Milwaukee in the town of Jackson, provides members with large scale steam and diesel locomotives a place to operate their equipment.
   http://www.nconnect.net/~artzberger/mles.htm
Live Steam Open in a new browser window  
   Live Steam magazine is an in-depth guide to the world of miniature steam power.
   http://www.livesteam.net/
Yahoo! Groups : ocme Open in a new browser window  
   The Orange County Model Engineers is a not for profit group that operates a prototype 7.5" railroad in the city of Costa Mesa (Fairview Park).
   http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ocme/
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway Open in a new browser window  
   Situated in the English Lake District this 15" Narrow Gauge Railway carries passengers from the old Roman Port of Ravenglass seven miles along the Eskdale Valley to Eskdale.
   http://www.ravenglass-railway.co.uk/
Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Open in a new browser window  
   Eastbourne's 1/8th scale 7¼in gauge miniature railway. Travel on replica coaches behind the famous steam locomotives nearly a mile around the five acre Southbourne Lake.Sussex UK.
   http://www.emsr.co.uk/
Rhyl Miniature Railway Open in a new browser window  
   Information on the Rhyl Miniature Railway, the UK's oldest miniature railway, at the Marine Lake, Rhyl.
   http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~stownsen/rhyl/rhylmain.htm
The Heywood Society Journal Open in a new browser window  
   The Heywood Society Journal, description of biannual magazine about passenger carrying miniature railways in the UK and worldwide.
   http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~stownsen/journals/hyjnl1.htm
Teifi Valley Miniature Railway Open in a new browser window  
   This 7¼in gauge miniature railway is on the same site as the Teifi Narrow Gauge Railway in Dyfed, South Wales. Visiting locos welcome.
   http://www.teifivr.f9.co.uk
Seaton Tramway Open in a new browser window  
   A unique narrow gauge electric tramway, running on a 3 mile line from Seaton to Colyton via Colyford in Devon, UK. Includes history of the previous 15in gauge line in Eastbourne.
   http://www.tram.co.uk/
Altona Miniature Railway Open in a new browser window  
   The vision of AMR is to develop the railway site into one of Australia's premier miniature railways for the safe enjoyment of the local community and to provide a high quality facility for model engineers and miniature railway enthusiasts.
   http://members.tripod.com/~farout_01
Casino Mini Railway Open in a new browser window  
   A round trip on this scenic miniature railway is about 4 km. The track is 7¼in and 5in dual gauge. Tains leave North Casino station and wind through the beautiful Jabiru Geneebeinga Wetlands in N.S.W., Australia.
   http://www.casinominirail.com/
Malden and District Society of Model Engineers Ltd. Open in a new browser window  
   Club / Society & Operators of the Thames Ditton Miniature Railway; Live Steam Model Engineering Locomotives, open to the public Easter to October
   http://www.malden-dsme.co.uk
Sharpo's Miniature World Open in a new browser window  
   100's of photos of locos and trains on miniature railways in the UK.
   http://www.sharpos-world.co.uk/mainindx/mini/index.htm
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published 'Passenger-carrying miniature railways: Guidance on safe practice' Open in a new browser window  
   HSE has worked closely with the Miniature Railways Liaison Group to produce this guidance. Every year many thousands of people enjoy visiting miniature railways and taking rides on the trains. This guidance represents good practice for those who open thei
   http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/e01177.htm
Lappa Valley Steam Railway Open in a new browser window  
   Ride on three different sizes of railway, plus at East Wheal Rose Cornish Mine enjoy a great family day out.
   http://www.chycor.co.uk/lappa-valley-railway/
Train Mountain Railroad Museum Open in a new browser window  
   Train Mountain currently has 70,000 feet of one eighth scale railroad track in operation. Located near Chiloquin, Oregon, USA.
   http://www.trainmountain.org
Rails Of Fun Miniature Train Rides & Rentals Open in a new browser window  
   Miniature train rental for corporate events, picnics, birthday parties or any event. USA.
   http://www.railsoffun.com/index.html
Belfast and County Down Miniature Railway Open in a new browser window  
   The society has built a 1500m long 7¼in gauge railway on the outskirts of Bangor, Northern Ireland. Visitors and new members welcome on Sunday afternoons.
   http://www.bcdmrs.org.uk/
Narrow Gauge Railway Society (UK) Open in a new browser window  
   The NGRS publish the bi-monthly Narrow Gauge News and the quarterly journal The Narrow Gauge. Both feature news & articles on miniature and narrow gauge railways around the world.
   http://www.ngrs.org
Minor Railways Online Open in a new browser window  
   This Web Site provides news and up to date information to Peter Scott's book "Minor Railways", now in its 12th year of publication.
   http://web.ukonline.co.uk/pe.scott/
The Bushmill Steam Railway Open in a new browser window  
   The Bush Mill Stream Railway is the only one of its type in Australia based on the 15 inch gauge system pioneered by English aristocrat, Sir Arthur Heywood at the end of the nineteenth century.
   http://www.bushmill.com.au/
The South Downs Light Railway Open in a new browser window  
   A new public 10¼in gauge railway of approximately ½ mile length with scale steam locomotives at the Country Gardens Centre in Pulborough, West Sussex. Supported by the SDLR Society, new members are welcome.
   http://www.cjenglish.demon.co.uk/
The Stortford Railway Open in a new browser window  
   Details of a railway in a private garden in Bishop's Stortford, UK. It is of full-size narrow-gauge outline, uses battery electric traction and has occasional open days.
   http://homepage.ntlworld.com/pj.bennett/
Atchison and Western Railroad Open in a new browser window  
   A 12in gauge railroad for the young and the young at heart. The original railroad consisted of 600ft of track, one Ottaway steam engine, three cars, and a homemade diesel engine.USA.
   http://www.members.tripod.com/~NEKR/AWRR.html
Driving Creek Railways and Pottery - New Zealand Open in a new browser window  
   Features a 15in gauge railway, near Coromandel Town, that winds through beautiful native bush with tunnels and viaducts.
   http://www.webtrails.co.nz/coromandel/coromandeltown/dcrailway/Index.cfm
Waterman and Western Railroad Open in a new browser window  
   Home of the Holiday Lights Train. This 15in gauge train operates on a ½ mile track through out the Lions Club Park in Waterman, Illinois.
   http://angelfire.com/il2/wwr
Springville and Southern Rail Road Open in a new browser window  
   Documents the building of this private 7¼in miniature railroad.
   http://www.geocities.com/trainhead391/
The Miniature Railway Links page Open in a new browser window  
   Glen Fairweather's links to railways around the world, manufacturers, equipment suppliers, enthusiast sites, book and video dealers and a number of useful online resources.
   http://members.tripod.com/minrlylinkspage/index.htm
The American Live Steam Forum Open in a new browser window  
   American forum for the discussion of 7¼in to 15in gauge railroads.
   http://forums.delphiforums.com/custom15/start
Wortley Top Forge Miniature Railway Open in a new browser window  
   Situated near the village of Thurgoland some 6 miles west of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, the railway has approximately ½ mile of 5/7¼in gauge track.
   http://www.butteriss.freeserve.co.uk/wortleyrly.htm
Dibleys Nursery Railway Open in a new browser window  
   Dibleys Nurseries in North Wales are specialist flower growers. They also have a 7¼in gauge railway open on Sundays.
   http://www.dibleys.com/visitus/index.htm
Yahoo! Groups : Passenger Carrying Garden Railways Open in a new browser window  
   Passenger carrying garden railway discussion group from 3½in to 15in gauge.
   http://groups.yahoo.com/group/passenger-carrying-garden-railways
Woodvale 7¼in Electric Tramway Open in a new browser window  
   Believed to be Australia's only 7¼in gauge electric tramway with working overhead wire.
   http://www.formlink.com.au/clubs/woodvale/
Yahoo! Groups : 7¼in Gauge Miniature Railways Open in a new browser window  
   The aim of this group is to discuss and promote the activities of 7¼in gauge railways of any scale in UK and Europe. However membership is open to all.
   http://groups.yahoo.com/group/the725gauge
Yahoo! Groups : 7-plus-NGM Open in a new browser window  
   Discussion group for all narrow gauge railroaders who run their models on 7¼in track-gauge or wider. 5in gaugers are also welcome, but the focus should be on 2½in scale or bigger.
   http://groups.yahoo.com/group/7-plus-NGM
Yahoo! Groups : UK Miniature Railways Open in a new browser window  
   A discussion group for UK miniature railways between 7¼in and 15in gauge.
   http://groups.yahoo.com/group/UKminiaturerailways
Yahoo! Groups : FSMR Open in a new browser window  
   The discussion of the Stapleford Miniature Railway, its locomotives, projects and operation.
   http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FSMR
Moors Valley Railway Open in a new browser window  
   7¼in narrow gauge railway, over one mile long, situated in the Moors Valley Country Park, Ringwood, Hampshire, UK.
   http://www.moorsvalleyrailway.co.uk
Irvine Park Railroad Open in a new browser window  
   The train is a 1/3 scale replica of a 1863 C. P. Huntington locomotive. Travel three-quarters of a mile through historic Irvine Regional Park, passing two lakes, giant oak trees and the Orange County Zoo.
   http://www.irvineparkrr.com/
Swiss Vapeur Parc Open in a new browser window  
   At the mouth of the Rhone river, next to the lake harbour of Le Bouveret lies the Swiss Vapeur Parc, one of Europe's most magnificent 5in and 7¼in gauge miniature railway layouts.
   http://www.swissvapeur.ch/index_e.htm
Hollycombe Steam Collection Open in a new browser window  
   Located near Liphook in Hampshire,UK. This open air museum, dedicated to steam, includes a 7¼in gauge miniature railway running one third of a mile through the grounds.
   http://www.hollycombe.co.uk/
Sandtoft Miniature Railway Open in a new browser window  
   See photos of the 7¼in gauge railway at the Sandtoft Transport Centre near Doncaster, UK.
   http://freespace.virgin.net/neil.worthington/trainpix.htm
Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad, Los Gatos, California Open in a new browser window  
   The BJWRR has been in operation at Oak Meadow Park and Vasona Park in Los Gatos, California since 1970. In 2000 it attracted over 115,000 riders.
   http://www.bjwrr.org
Pioneer Valley Live Steamers Open in a new browser window  
   This track is located in Southwick Massachusetts and consists of 4580 feet of