A view of the train taken on the 1st of October 2006 © P.Bryant
Twycross Zoo Miniature Railway 10 ¼ inch
The Twycross Zoo Miniature Railway first opened in 1969. It was originally a 7¼ inch gauge line and was regauged to 12 inch in 1974. In 1982 when the Rio Grande and rolling stock arrived, the line was regauged to 10 ¼ inch gauge. The line is a 650 yard circuit which runs over the top of its self, and is situated in the amusements area of the zoo. Trains are operated by a Severn Lamb Rio Grande steam outline which pulls open-canopied carriages.
Address: Twycross Zoo, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 3PX
Telephone: 01827 880250/880440
Operator: Twycross Zoo
Line Length: 650yd Circular
First opened: 1969
Website:Twycross Zoo Miniature Railway Website
Zoo Entry Fee
Locomotives
No
|
Name
|
Type
|
Builder
|
Built
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278 |
S/O 2-8-0DH |
Severn Lamb |
1983 |
Opening Times: Open daily throughout the year from 10am (Closed Christmas day). Close 5.30pm during the summer season and 4pm during the winter. (1st November - 4th March)
Price: Adult - £9.00, Child - £5.50. £1.50 per train ride.
TZMR Page was last updated on the 14th August 2007 with page published.
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