Ryedale miniature railway

[Brian Marwood]

If you haven’t been then I can highly recommend this place. They aren’t train set size but big models that owners actually sit on and ride around. Not a million miles from you lot either.

Delicious sarnies are only £1.50 from the village hall too plus other reasonably priced snacks.

Well worth a visit.

 

[fmttmadmin]

If you haven’t been then I can highly recommend this place. They aren’t train set size but big models that owners actually sit on and ride around. Not a million miles from you lot either.

Delicious sarnies are only £1.50 from the village hall too plus other reasonably priced snacks.

Well worth a visit.

Ryedale Miniature Railway | Attractions Near Me

For any families with children who are into trains, Ryedale Miniature Railway is one of North Yorkshire's best days out. Club members run their trains anytime they want, but Sundays are the best days…

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[junos_boots]

When you leave York Station on the train heading south, there is another outdoor model railway line next to the main line. Anybody know what this is? I have done a few quick searches but never found out anything definitive.

 

[Craggyjohn]

York City & District Society of Model Engineering

Private model engineering club located in York.

www.yorkmodelengineers.co.uk

 

[theredrooster]

When you leave York Station on the train heading south, there is another outdoor model railway line next to the main line. Anybody know what this is? I have done a few quick searches but never found out anything definitive.

I'm guessing it's part of the National Railway Museum. There's one of those out the back of the museum that you can take a ride on.

 

[junos_boots]

I'm guessing it's part of the National Railway Museum. There's one of those out the back of the museum that you can take a ride on.

Its the other end of the station, about half a mile after leaving York, before the line branches off to Leeds.

Edit: I think @Craggyjohn has cracked it

 

[junos_boots]

York City & District Society of Model Engineering

Private model engineering club located in York.

www.yorkmodelengineers.co.uk

Thank you - I will investigate this further

 

[Defender 4x4]

It is owned and run by the Ryedale Society of Model Engineers. The track incorporates three gauges of track but 5" gauge is the most predominant. They run passenger traffic every other Sunday and have two fabulous main line events through out the year. It is probably the best 5" gauge miniature railway in the UK.

 

[Norfolkred1]

On the back of the OP's recommendation we took a run out. A lovely little set up with very friendly and enthusiastic staff. Enjoyed watching the big boys toys with a coffee.
Thanks Brian.

 

[Muttley]

Does anyone remember the miniature railway that used to run in Albert Park, I remember it in the 60s. A model steam engine would pull you along a loop of track and went through a tunnel, the track (as I remember it) was raised off the ground and you sort of sat with your legs either side of the wagon you sat on.

There was a similar one at Roker beach more recently, I remember taking my kids there when they used to do the illuminations in the autumn.

 

[pierrequiroule]

Does anyone remember the miniature railway that used to run in Albert Park, I remember it in the 60s. A model steam engine would pull you along a loop of track and went through a tunnel, the track (as I remember it) was raised off the ground and you sort of sat with your legs either side of the wagon you sat on.

There was a similar one at Roker beach more recently, I remember taking my kids there when they used to do the illuminations in the autumn.

I think it went round the lakes did it not? I could never afford to go on it - it was that or the roller park. I remember using the one through the valley gardens in Saltburn.

 

[Norfolkred1]

I think it went round the lakes did it not? I could never afford to go on it - it was that or the roller park. I remember using the one through the valley gardens in Saltburn.

Not the lake, it was further up, half way to the fountain on the right.

 

[pierrequiroule]

Not the lake, it was further up, half way to the fountain on the right.

Here's a nice photo.

 

[Transitarmy]

Here's a nice photo.

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I used to go on this nearly every time I went. Am I the only one who can see strange faces amongst the trees.

 

[locomansimon]

Here's a nice photo.

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The chap driving is called John Heslop, one of the world's finest model engineers, founder member of the club at Gilling and now in his 90's. He built the loco in the picture. I started driving the steam locos in Albert Park when I was 12, I am now a steam driver on the NYMR and have been since 1981, UTB.

 

[pierrequiroule]

I've almost certainly bumped into you at some point. I worked for the National Park and lived in Pickering for three years. My daughter still lives there and I think was in the same class as the poor woman who was involved in that accident on sunday.