Haigh Hall Miniature Railway (HHMR) is a 15 in (381 mm) gauge miniature railway, situated in the grounds of Haigh Country Park in Haigh, Greater Manchester, England.[1]
The railway officially re-opened on 20 April 2014, but it had run trains under a new operator since late July 2013,[2] running shuttle services between two stations; Haigh Hall North and Haigh Hall South.[3] The full 1 mile (1.6 km) circuit was re-opened in early 2014. The railway first opened in 1986 under different operators; it runs over the same general track layout, but some alterations have been made over time.
HHMR's two resident locomotives are Helen and Rachel, they have been a part of the railway for some time. The Railway recently took delivery of two new locomotives from the Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway; The Cub (otherwise known as John) and KD-1. KD-1 is a long term restoration project, but The Cub is on loan to Haigh Hall for a general overhaul and running in.
KD-1 was previously known as the Rapido Railcar. It is under a fast-track overhaul to a fully operational locomotive. It was once part of a four-car unit, the three other carriages are beyond repair, so they are being stripped of parts in order to make KD-1 serviceable as a locomotive. What is left of the other vehicles will be used as flat wagons for the railway's permanent-way train.
The railway runs passenger services 11am - 4 pm Saturdays, Sundays, Bank Holidays and school holidays. Tickets cost £1 for all ages and free for under 2 year olds.
| Locomotive Name | Livery | Wheel Arrangement | Build Date | Builder | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen[4] | Lined Green | 0-6-2 | 1992 | Alan Keef | Operational Passenger Loco |
| The Cub | Grey | 4-0-4 | 1954 | Minirail | Under Overhaul |
| KD-1 | N/A | Bo' Bo' | N/A | RapidoRail | Undergoing Restoration |
| Rachael | Lined green | 2-8-0 | N/A | Severn Lamb | Operational Passenger Loco |
| 6284 | lner black | 2-8-0 | 2009 | Messrs Crome & Loxley | Operational Passenger Loco |
References
- ↑ "Haigh Hall train back in action". Wigan Today. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
- ↑ "Miniature railway brought back to life at Haigh Hall". Mamod. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
- ↑ Scott 2015, Under "H".
- ↑ "Loco Helen in 2014". YouTube.
Sources
- Scott, Peter (2015). Track Plans of Minor Railways in the British Isles. Reading, Berkshire: P Scott. ISBN 978-1-902368-43-6. Vol.3 - Northern England.
External links
- Haigh Hall Miniature Railway - official Facebook site
- Haigh Hall Miniature Railway 15 inch - Miniature Railway World