Passenger Carrying Garden Railways

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Publicado 2014-01-12

Made in 1989 this was my first home-grown venture as 'Festival Video'. It starts with an interview with Maxitrak's Andy Probyn giving an overview of the company and its then products - the success and continued expansion of the company now ranks it as probably the major player in the supply of miniature railway equipment. This is followed by a visit to Kent Laverty's 5" gauge line at Lyminge, situated very near the trackbed of the long lost Elham Valley Railway, which shows just how much you can get in a small space. David Best's long closed 'Greenfields' 7¼" gauge line was home to the mighty Dolphur, seen her in steam. The 'Wayside Light Railway' is very much operated on narrow gauge priciples and is seen during a busy, and rare, public open day. Another now closed line is Peter Howards 'Stoneleigh House Railway' where his collection of 10¼" gauge locos are seen in steam. Finally a visit to the ultimate garden railway, the 2ft gauge 'Bredgar & Wormshill'. Anyone who knows the railway now will be delighted to see how much it has changed in the last 25 years.

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@Metalguy40 hace 4 años

Ah. Good old VHS quality. I’ll always love it. Much like I do with these engines
@Glum1964 hace 2 años

That is so adorable at 27:00, that family that each went to different spots along the railway to simulate stops on the line. Just for the video! How sweet! I bet that railroad- and the kind of people who love them- have made that a healthy, fun family. Good on them.
@stanthesteam hace 10 años

Superb. I did have this (excellent) film on video until we moved house it was lost in transit. Many thanks for posting. Stan
@schutendohkji548 hace 8 años

Love the switching actions on the 2ft gauge equipment.
@legiontheatregroup hace 5 años

Thank you so much for making this film. I purchased it on VHS in the mid 1990s and have watched it more times than I can remember. I’m in the USA so I would otherwise never have gotten to see these wonderful miniature railways. Really enjoy your camera work and narration.
@atombombproductions2118 hace 10 años

wow, I am such a procrastinator. I have always wanted my own railway, but never tried to get one. superb video.
@justincowgill8875 hace 5 años

This is my motivation to become a millionaire.
@theventuracountyrailfan hace 1 año

This was my childhood
@robertrockwell7581 hace 2 años

man that 2 foot gauge would be fun.
@CaptBubble hace 8 años

Great video, thanks. We visited the lovely Bredgar and Wormshill Light Railway recently.
@begudmaximan953 hace 1 año

I particularly favour the 10+1/4" gauge as being ideal as a comfortably sized passenger rider without being over bulky nor too compilcated, each to their own preference I guess! Such a variety of miniature gauges being available to choose from is certainly impressive. A well put together video, top marks.😊
@allanegleston13 hace 9 años

in the states wed call this , live steam. some excellent railways :)
@schutendohkji548 hace 8 años

I like that Samuel in the Wheatbread toaster the best! Thank you for the video.
@EpicNotch hace 7 años

in our computer age? you aint seen nothing yet!
@mitchmatthews6713 hace 4 años

This is just TOO COOL!
@aboxashimov5615 hace 8 años

so cool i like these trains!!!!!
@_TheJp_ hace 4 años

I would vote for 7 1/4 My build would be: Covered loco + covered passenger wagon + open passenger wagon + flat empty wagon. Always light on and red back signal . :D
@angelsone-five7912 hace 4 años

Having done some market research I can confirm that no matter what the gauge this is still the preserve of the well to do.
@Basset86Trains09 hace 1 año

31:20 that’s how you perfect a coupling
@stephencook1395 hace 9 años

Driving truck now complete, based on Ride on Railways chassis. Passenger truck underway. Now all on its way to the new location. Track laying starting later this year.