Markeaton Lady waits to depart in 2006 © P.Bryant
Markeaton Park Light Railway 15 inch
This railway opened in 1989, but when taken over by John and Jane Bull in 1995, it was greatly improved and extended. Trains run from the main car park, through the park and over two major bridges to a second terminus adjacent to the play area at Mundy Halt. Most services are pulled by ‘Markeaton Lady’ which is a fantastic steam locomotive built by the Exmoor Steam Railway. There is also a deltic diesel which usually operates the first train of the day, whilst the petrol engine is currently in store. Rolling stock consists of three luxurious coaches also built by Tony Stirland at Exmoor.
Address: Markeaton Park, Derby, Derbyshire
Telephone: 01623 552292
Operator: J & J Bull
Line Length: 1400yd End to End
First opened: 1989
Website: Markeaton Park Light Railway Website
Locomotives
No
|
Name
|
Type
|
Builder
|
Built
|
| Markeaton Lady |
0-4-2T |
Exmoor Steam Railway |
1996 |
|
| 4-4-0PM |
R H Morse |
1939 |
||
D5905 |
City of Derby |
4w-4wDM |
J.Brown/J + J.Bull |
1995 |
Opening Times: Weekends and School Holidays throughout the year with trains hourly from 11am (Weather permitting)
Price: 80p Single, £1.60 Return