
Sprocket pulls a train over the lake © Bekonscot LR

Boucer pulls a test train soon after delivery © T.Dunn
Bekonscot Light Railway 7 ¼ inch
7.25" gauge estate railway giving rides at the site of
the World's oldest model village. Interesting and
convoluted out-and-back route with an inverted balloon
loop, triangle junction, figure-of-8 and long spur to
the terminus. It is
operated as a minimum/narrow gauge line rather than a
miniature railway. Opened in 2001, the BLR carries
over 70,000 paying passengers annually. The line was
extended to its current length during the winter of
2006/7: full landscaping of the new route will be
finished over 2007/8. The line complements the large
model village well; the models are separated from the
railway at present.
It is anticipated that full signalling will be
implemented in 2007 as will occasional steam power.
The terminus will also be completed, including goods
dock and water tower. It is thought that the world's
only turntable-mounted point exists at the
ingeniously-designed compact terminus!
It is unlikely that there will be further extensions
to the line due to the density of development around
the line. Future developments will focus on adding
more railway features and paraphenalia, as well as new
rolling stock.
Address: Bekonscot Model Village,Warwick Rd, Beaconsfield,Bucks, HP9 2PL
Telephone: 01494 672919
Operator: Bekonscot Model Village
Line Length: 250 yards Balloon
First opened: 2001
Website: Bekonscot Light Railway Website
Park Entry Fee
Locomotives
No
|
Name
|
Type
|
Builder
|
Built
|
2 |
4wBE |
Pfeifferbahn/P.Scott |
1994 |
|
1 |
Sprocket |
4wBE |
Maxitrak |
2001 |
3 |
4w-4wBER |
Hill |
2003 |
|
(Bouncer) |
M.Hill |
2007 |
Opening Times: Weekends, bank holiday and local school holiday between 10th February and 28th October 2007 from 10am to 5pm
Price: 50p for all.
Park Entry Fee: Adults £6.50 OAP £4.50 Children: £4.00
BLR Page was last updated on the 5th March 2007 with changes to loco list and new picture added.
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