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[[File:Miniature railway, Kidderminster Town railway station - DSCF0839.JPG|thumb|200px|right|View of the railway from the station]] | [[File:Miniature railway, Kidderminster Town railway station - DSCF0839.JPG|thumb|200px|right|View of the railway from the station]] | ||
| − | The Coalyard Miniature Railway is a 7¼" gauge railway running parallel to the SVR main line at [[Kidderminster | Kidderminster Station]] for approximately 500 yards from the station itself to the adjacent car park.<br> | + | The Coalyard Miniature Railway is a 7¼" gauge passenger carrying railway running parallel to the SVR main line at [[Kidderminster | Kidderminster Station]] for approximately 500 yards from the station itself to the adjacent car park.<br> |
Originally built in 1988 to dual 5" & 3½" gauge, it was relayed to 7¼" gauge in 1990.<br> | Originally built in 1988 to dual 5" & 3½" gauge, it was relayed to 7¼" gauge in 1990.<br> | ||
The railway takes its name from the coal yard which operated alongside Kidderminster Station until 2004 | The railway takes its name from the coal yard which operated alongside Kidderminster Station until 2004 | ||
Revision as of 11:04, 28 October 2015
The Coalyard Miniature Railway is a 7¼" gauge passenger carrying railway running parallel to the SVRSevern Valley Railway main line at Kidderminster Station for approximately 500 yards from the station itself to the adjacent car park.
Originally built in 1988 to dual 5" & 3½" gauge, it was relayed to 7¼" gauge in 1990.
The railway takes its name from the coal yard which operated alongside Kidderminster Station until 2004
Links
The Coalyard Miniature Railway on www.miniaturerailwayworld.co.uk
