Sherwood Forest Railway

Pet seen in steam in Loxley Station in 2007 © C.Peake

Pet from the top of the Wallabies enclosure in 2007 © C.Peake

Sherwood Forest Railway 15 inch

The Sherwood Forest Railway first opened in 2000. The building of the line commenced in the winter of 1999/2000 after the Colley family had purchased two steam locomotives 'Pet' and 'Smokey Joe' from Keith Hardy (the builder of both).

The line originally ran in to a nearby sheep field which was situated on the right of the station. However the following year, the line was slightly altered and now ran down a slight gradient, past pig paddocks to a temporary halt. Since the line has been gradually extended and now runs from main station Loxley Station to Welldale Station, a distance of approxmiately 800 yards. There are plans to extend the railway furthur round the farm park in the future.

Trains are usually steam hauled, by 'Pet' and 'Smokey Joe', however two other engines 'Anne' and 'Lottie' are occasionally used.

Address: Sherwood Forest Farm Park, Lamb Pens Farm, Edwinstowe, Mansfield, NG21 9HL
Telephone: 01623 515339
Operator: The Colley Family
Line Length: 800 yards End to End
First opened: 2000
Website: Sherwood Forest Railway Website

Farm Entry Fee
Locomotives

No	Name	Type	Builder	Built
1	Smokey Joe	0-4-0ST	K.Hardy	1991
2	Pet	0-4-0ST	K.Hardy	1999
3	Anne	4wBE	K.Hardy	1999
4	Lottie	4wPH	D.Colley	U/C

Opening Times: Daily from 31st March to the 7th of October from 12pm to 5:30pm.

Prices: Site Entry Fee - Adults £6.00, Child £4.00, Senior citizen £5.00,

Train Fare - £1 for all for 1 month travel.

SFR Page was last updated on the 14th September 2007 with page published.