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THE 71/4"
GAUGE SOCIETY
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Was
formed in 1974 to cater for and bring together 71/4'' enthusiasts. This society has
a nationwide membership, plus a contingent from overseas. It issues
a quarterly magazine, holds a number of meetings at clubs around the country
and has an AGM, usually in either late September or early October and the one
in 1988 took place here. These are very popular
events, often with more than fifty
visiting locomotives.
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CONTACT
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The Membership Secretary,
7¼" Gauge Society Ltd.,
21 Arun Close,
Bedford,
England MK41
7AD.
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www.sevenandaquarter.org
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Eastleigh
Lakeside Railway
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www.steamtrain.co.uk
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Eastleigh
Lakeside Railway is a dual gauge 101/4''—71/4'' miniature railway running from
its main station, Eastleigh Parkway, to Monks Brook Halt and then back to
Eastleigh Parkway. The journey of just under 11/4'' miles and takes about 15-20
minutes. Monks Brook Halt gives an opportunity to visit the lakes, children's
playground or use the picnic tables adjacent to the Halt. Parkway
station houses a "Thomas the Tank Engine" model layout along with a shop stocking the
full range of Thomas models,
electric and clockwork trains.
www.steamtrain.co.uk
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Rudyard Lake Steam Railway
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The
Rudyard Lake Steam Railway is just North of Leek in Staffordshire. The
railway is narrow gauge and uses miniature trains to provide a 3 mile return
trip along
the side of Rudyard Lake. The 200 year old lake gave
Rudyard Kipling
his name. It has a long
history of leisure attractions being actively developed and promoted by the
old North Staffordshire Railway in the early 1900's to offer days out to the
workers of Stoke and the Potteries. The lake
is a family centre for picnics, sailing, boating,
walking and fishing as well as riding the train.
www.rudyardlakerailway.co.uk
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Sharpo's World
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Hundreds
of photographs of
traction engines, steam waggons,
steam locomotives large and small,
a paddle steamer, and more
www.sharpos-world.co.uk
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Bolebroke
Castle
Railway
www.bolebrokecastle.co.uk
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Crewe Heritage Miniature Railway
http://www.chcmr.webs.com/
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