The Strand Minature Railway
Posted by: 
dave-harris
N 51° 23.688 E 000° 33.974
31U E 330687 N 5696540
A post war minature railway that has been the pleasure for many kids for 60 years. The station is now called 'Apache'
The railway is open during school holidays and weekends from Easter until September.
Waymark Code: WMA7K1
Location: South East England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/28/2010
Views: 6
All trains travel anti-clockwise starting and finishing at our Riverside Station. On leaving the station the line runs alongside the fence surrounding the mini golf and adventure playground before curving left between ornamental bushes. Crossing the first of three level crossings, which we have named the Strand level crossing as it is near the site of the original 1948 Strand Station, the line continues to curve before straightening up to run through the tunnel, (actually the 60ft long locomotive and carriage shed). From here the line runs alongside the wide footpath which gives access to the children's playgrounds. Just before the end of this long straight the train slows to take a sharp left hand curve across the level crossing to the par 3 golf course. The railway then runs between an avenue of trees leading down to the riverside walk. To the left is the disused 'loop line' and then the line curves gently left across the footpath before a short straight run into the station.
Gauge of railway: 7 1/2 inches
Engine Type: Unknown
Miniature Railroads Web Page: [Web Link]
Public Availability: Seasonal
Ride Fee: Yes
If Yes: £1.00
Entrance Fee: No
If There is an Additional Fee: None
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Visit Instructions:Provide a picture of something with the train or related to the train. Possible photos include the train itself at any location along the route, a picture of the scenery with part of the train in view, the kids borrowing the engineer’s hat or of a family member with one of the miniature r.r. crossing signs. Show us you had a good time visiting the train. If the train isn't running when you visit get a photo of one of the miniature railway related items that can be found in locations like this