
Dylan emerges onto the Beach Lawns © P.Nicholson
Weston Miniature Railway 7 1/4 inch
Situated on the promenade of the seaside town Weston-Super-Mare. The line first opened in 1981 and was originally run by Robin Butterell. Bob Bullock took over the running of the line in 1983. The railway runs from Putters Junction and trains run in a dumb- bell loop past the engine shed and signal box. Trains then run down the promenade and round another balloon loop before returning to the station. There is a putting green and a gift shop/refreshment bar. The battery locomotive is used on a ‘drive it yourself’ system for under 10's.
Address: Beach Lawns, Marine Parade, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset
Telephone: 01934 643510
Operator: B.Bullock
Line Length: 900yd Dumb-Bell
First opened: 1981
Website: Weston Miniature Railway Website
Locomotives
No
|
Name
|
Type
|
Builder
|
Built
|
3 |
Dennis |
4w-4PH |
Bimpson/Bullock |
1981 |
1 |
Dylan |
S/O 4wPH |
Greatrex/Bullock |
1986 |
2 |
S/O 4wBER |
Parkside |
2000 |
Opening Times: Weekends from February half term until Easter Week, and weekends till the Spring Bank Holiday and then daily until the middle of September. Trains from 10:30am to 5:00pm (weather permitting)
Fares: £2.00 for all
WMR Page was last updated on the 11th February 2010 with photo changed.
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