Sprocket pulls a train over the lake © Bekonscot LR
Bouncer performing some test runs soon after completion © 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 with full landscaping of the new route completed in 2007/8. The line complements the large model village well; the models are separated from the railway at present. 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, Buckinghamshire, 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
|
1 |
Sprocket |
4wBE |
Maxitrak |
2001 |
3 |
4w-4wBER |
M.Hill |
2001 |
|
5 |
(Bouncer) |
4wPH |
M.Hill |
2007 |
6 |
4wDH |
M.Hill |
2010 |
Opening Times: Weekends, Bank Holidays and Local School Holidays from 19th February to 30th October. Trains run from 11am to 4:30pm
Fares: 90p for all.
Park Entry Fee: Adults £8 OAP £5 Children: £4.50
BLR Page was last updated on the 1st January 2011 with loco details and opening times updated.
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