Coalyard Miniature Railway
The Coalyard Miniature Railway is operated by the Coalyard Miniature Railway Model Engineering Society and is a 7¼" gauge passenger carrying railway, running parallel to the SVR main line at Kidderminster Station for approximately 400 yards from the station itself to 'Tutherend', the adjacent car park. It operates on most weekends when the SVR is open.
Originally built in 1988 to dual 5" & 3½" gauge, it was relaid to 7¼" gauge in 1990. The railway was partly relaid to dual 7¼" & 5" gauge in 1996, reverting back to single 7¼" gauge a couple of years later.
The railway operates a range of steam and other locomotives with 'sit-astride' coaches.
It supports the work of the Junior Club, providing activities and training in railway operation.
The railway takes its name from the coal yard which operated alongside Kidderminster Station until 2004.
Gallery
Diesel Gala, 2016
Diesel Gala, 2016
See also
Links
www.miniaturerailwayworld.co.uk/Coalyard.html The Coalyard Miniature Railway on www.miniaturerailwayworld.co.uk]