By Peter De Keles

Author  Bio The railway began life back on the 18th May 1958. The Friends of the Stapleford Miniature Railway formed in 1992 saved the railway.

Title:	Friends of the Stapleford Miniature Railway
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Length	2:13	Release Date	07/14/2007
Overview	The railway began life back on the 18th May 1958. The Second Lord Gretton was looking for an additional attraction for families to the Stately House and grounds, which first opened to the public in 1953. During the late 60s and 70s the line continued to expand with an American Berkshire class steam loco being constructed on contract at the Stapleford Works to cope with the heavy lakeside trains, more passenger stock was constructed, and a tunnel added near to the top of the bank by the house. The Estate and railway closed to the Public when Lord Gretton died in 1982. The house was sold in 1985, and is now owned by a consortium and run by one of the country's top sporting hotels. However, the railway and Estate remained within the Gretton family and almost everything remained untouched. The Friends of the Stapleford Miniature Railway was formed in Jan 1992. Initially, the tasks involved making the locomotives serviceable again, and clearing track lines of weeds and encroaching undergrowth. Unfortunately, the scale ocean liners have long since disappeared. The FSMR is strictly an invitation only group. All members start off as associates, and must put in the required commitment during the year to be considered for full membership. This video is from the 1960's. More videos can be found at their website - FSM

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Friends of the Stapleford Miniature Railway

Love the big trains. Unfortunately, my wallet and garden are not big enough to go to this scale. Thanks for showing us Peter. Dave

Dave Clarke - 09/03/2009 - 06:16

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