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'''Stapleford Miniature Railway''' is a historic [[steam locomotive]]-hauled {{RailGauge|10.25in}} [[rail gauge|gauge]] railway at [http://www.staplefordpark.com/ Stapleford Park],in[[Stapleford, Leicestershire|Stapleford]] Near [[Melton]] [[Leicestershire]], [[England]]. |
'''Stapleford Miniature Railway''' is a historic [[steam locomotive]]-hauled {{RailGauge|10.25in}} [[rail gauge|gauge]] railway at [http://www.staplefordpark.com/ Stapleford Park],in[[Stapleford, Leicestershire|Stapleford]] Near [[Melton]] [[Leicestershire]], [[England]]. LE14 2SF |
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It first began life in 1958 as a short line to carry visitors from the car park, to Lord Gretton's stately home. Due to its popularity, the railway was quickly expanded, running down to and then eventually around the lake in the landscaped parkland. |
It first began life in 1958 as a short line to carry visitors from the car park, to Lord Gretton's stately home. Due to its popularity, the railway was quickly expanded, running down to and then eventually around the lake in the landscaped parkland. |
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Stapleford Miniature Railway is a historic steam locomotive-hauled 10+1⁄4 in (260 mm) gauge railway at Stapleford Park,inStapleford Near Melton Leicestershire, England. LE14 2SF
It first began life in 1958 as a short line to carry visitors from the car park, to Lord Gretton's stately home. Due to its popularity, the railway was quickly expanded, running down to and then eventually around the lake in the landscaped parkland.
It featured in a 1960s episode of the television show The Avengers called "The Gravediggers", where Emma Peel was tied to the railway track, before Steed rescued her just in time.
After the estate closed its doors to the public in 1982, the railway was mothballed. It was restored by the newly formes friends supporting group FSMR under Lady Jennifer Gretton, Baroness Gretton's stewardship during the 1990s and opened its doors to the public again in 1995 and is now a regular feature on the steam scene calendar. The railway opens twice per year as part of steam rallies in mid June and August BH weekend, in aid of LOROS, the local hospice. Being nearly 2 miles in length over extensive scenic line, and with a fleet of 6 steam locomotives including two mighty North American examples and East African and Harbours 31 Class added in Oct 2008. This was unveiled in October 2008 at the new station opening by Pete Waterman OBE Considered as one of the finest examples, the railway attracts thousands of visitors from the UK and abroad. 2009 public dates are 13th 14th June and 30th 31st August
External links
<ref>Go Leicestershire</http://www.goleicestershire.com/attractions/thedms.asp?dms=13&GroupId=2&venue=2530320>