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{{Infobox heritage railway
{{Infobox heritage railway
| name = ''Coalyard Miniature Railway''
| name = ''Coalyard Miniature Railway''
| other_name =
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| logo =
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| locale = [[Kidderminster]], [[Worcestershire]]
| locale = [[Kidderminster]], [[Worcestershire]]
| coordinates = {{coord|52.381276|-2.240814|type:landmark|display=inline,title}}
| coordinates = {{coord|52.381276|-2.240814|type:landmark|display=inline,title}}
| map = Worcestershire outline map with UK.png
| map = Worcestershire outline map with UK.png
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| mapsize = 200px
| mapsize = 200px
| connections = None
| connections = None
| linename = Coalyard Miniature Railway
| linename = Coalyard Miniature Railway
| builtby = [[Severn Valley Railway]]
| builtby = [[Severn Valley Railway]]
| originalgauge = {{RailGauge|5in}} & {{RailGauge|3.5in}}
| originalgauge = {{track gauge|5in}} & {{track gauge|3.5in}}
| preservedgauge = {{RailGauge|7.25in}}
| preservedgauge = {{track gauge|7.25in}}
| operator = Coalyard Miniature Railway
| operator = Coalyard Miniature Railway
| terminus = Kidderminster High Level on [[Kidderminster Town railway station|Kidderminster Town Station]]
| terminus = Kidderminster High Level on [[Kidderminster Town railway station|Kidderminster Town Station]]
| stations = Four (Two [[Train station#Halt|halts]] and two [[Train station#Terminus|Termini]])
| stations = Four (Two [[Train station#Halt|halts]] and two [[Train station#Terminus|Termini]])
| length = {{convert|390.42|yd|m|0}}
| length = {{convert|390.42|yd|m|0}}
| originalopen = 1988
| originalopen = 1988
| closed =
| closed =
| routemap =
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| title = Coalyard Miniature Railway
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| map =
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uKBHFa~~312 m~~Tutherend
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uHST~~105 m~~Sparks Halt
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uKBHFe~~0 m~~Kidderminster High Level {{small|(main terminus)}}
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The '''Coalyard Miniature Railway''', opened in 1988,<ref name="MRW-CMR">{{cite web|url=http://www.miniaturerailwayworld.co.uk/Coalyard.html |title=Coalyard Miniature Railway 7 ¼ inch|date=2009-02-04|publisher=Miniature Railway World|accessdate=9 January 2010}}</ref> and relaid in 1990 as a {{RailGauge|7.25in}} gauge railway, operates in the grounds of the [[Severn Valley Railway]]’s [[Kidderminster Town railway station|Kidderminster Town Station]].<ref name="MRW-CMR" /> Its name is derived from a coal merchant business which operated alongside Kidderminster Town Station until 2004.
The '''Coalyard Miniature Railway''', opened in 1988,<ref name="MRW-CMR">{{cite web| url=http://www.miniaturerailwayworld.co.uk/Coalyard.html| title=Coalyard Miniature Railway 7 ¼ inch| date=2009-02-04| website=Miniature Railway World| accessdate=9 January 2010}}</ref> and relaid in 1990 as a {{track gauge|7.25in}} gauge railway, operates in the grounds of the [[Severn Valley Railway]]’s [[Kidderminster Town railway station|Kidderminster Town Station]].<ref name="MRW-CMR" />


==History==
==History==
The railway started as {{convert|100|m}} of [[Dual gauge|dual gauge track]] comprising {{RailGauge|3.5in}} gauge rails laid within {{RailGauge|5in}} gauge rails,<ref name="MRW-CMR" /> to permit operation of both a {{RailGauge|5in}} [[GWR 6000 Class|King Class Locomotive]] and a {{RailGauge|3.5in}} [[GWR 4900 Class|Hall class locomotive]].<ref name="MRW-CMR" /> The track was unusual in being constructed of [[Rail tracks#Continuous welded rail|continuously welded rails]].<ref name="MRW-CMR" />
The railway started as {{convert|100|m|0}} of [[Dual gauge|dual gauge track]] comprising {{track gauge|3.5in}} gauge rails laid within {{track gauge|5in}} gauge rails,<ref name="MRW-CMR" /> to permit operation of both a {{track gauge|5in}} [[GWR 6000 Class|King Class Locomotive]] and a {{track gauge|3.5in}} [[GWR 4900 Class|Hall class locomotive]].<ref name="MRW-CMR" /> The track was unusual in being constructed of [[Rail tracks#Continuous welded rail|continuously welded rails]].<ref name="MRW-CMR" />


In 1990 a new {{RailGauge|7.25in}} gauge [[aluminium]] track was laid and then gradually extended until it reached the far end of the Kidderminster Town Station car park. The original line was then removed, making space for a new footpath from the Severn Valley Railway car park to the station. The line originally used wooden sleepers but when these wore out they were replaced with plastic sleepers.<ref name="MRW-CMR" />
In 1990 a new {{track gauge|7.25in}} gauge [[aluminium]] track was laid and then gradually extended until it reached the far end of the Kidderminster Town Station car park. The original line was then removed, making space for a new footpath from the Severn Valley Railway car park to the station. The line originally used wooden sleepers but when these wore out they were replaced with plastic sleepers.<ref name="MRW-CMR" />


The Railway is {{convert|357|m|yd|2}} long<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20021218070019/http://web.ukonline.co.uk:80/pe.scott/mronline%20supp.htm MINOR RAILWAYS online]</ref> and runs alongside the Severn Valley Railway platforms and past the water column, where one can see many of the Severn Valley's fleet of locomotives. It usually operates with petrol or battery powered locomotives; steam is generally used only during Severn Valley special events. The [[Passenger car (rail)#Coach|coaching stock]] is a mixture of sit astride and sit in coaches.
The Railway is {{convert|357|m|yd|2}} long<ref>{{cite web| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20021218070019/http://web.ukonline.co.uk/pe.scott/mronline%20supp.htm| url=http://web.ukonline.co.uk/pe.scott/mronline%20supp.htm| archive-date=December 18, 2002| website=MINOR RAILWAYS online| title=Supplement| date=October 31, 2002}}</ref> and runs alongside the Severn Valley Railway platforms and past the water column, where one can see many of the Severn Valley's fleet of locomotives.

==Stations==
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{{BS2|uKBHFa||312m|&nbsp;Tutherend}}
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{{BS2|uHST||105m|&nbsp;Sparks Halt}}
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{{BS2|uKBHFe||000m|&nbsp;Kidderminster High Level {{small|(main terminus)}}}}
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|}
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==Suppliers==
The coalyard railway uses products from the following miniature railway suppliers :

#PNP-Railways - For rail and plastic sleepers
#Cromar White Railways - For rail
#Miniature Railway Supply Company - For rail and other parts
#Parkside Electronics - For the controllers
#Station Road Steam - For Rolling stock
#Abbots Model Engineering - For Bogies


==References==
==References==
*{{cite book
|title = Miniature Railways - Second Edition
|page= 35
|publisher = [[Ian Allan Publishing|Ian Allan]]
|series = ABC
|year = 2000
|isbn = 0-7110-2713-7}}

{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}
{{refbegin}}
*{{cite book| title=Miniature Railways| edition=Second| page=35| publisher=[[Ian Allan Publishing|Ian Allan]]| series=ABC| year=2000| isbn=0-7110-2713-7}}
{{refend}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20050428203348/http://www.8fsociety.co.uk:80/2004pics/1812a.jpg Photo]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20050428203348/http://www.8fsociety.co.uk/2004pics/1812a.jpg Photo]
*[http://www.pnp-railways.co.uk/ PNP-Railways]
*[http://www.pnp-railways.co.uk/ PNP-Railways]
*[http://www.cromarwhite.co.uk/ Cromar White Railways]
*[http://www.cromarwhite.co.uk/ Cromar White Railways]
*[http://www.parksiderailways.co.uk/ Parkside Railways]
*[http://www.parksiderailways.co.uk/ Parkside Railways]
*[http://www.stationroadsteam.com/ Station Road Steam]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20100327190936/http://www.stationroadsteam.com/ Station Road Steam]
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{{Ridable miniature railways in England}}


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[[Category:Miniature railways in the United Kingdom]]
[[Category:Miniature railways in the United Kingdom]]
[[Category:Severn Valley Railway]]
[[Category:Severn Valley Railway]]
[[Category:Railway lines opened in 1988]]

Latest revision as of 21:17, 11 September 2023

Coalyard Miniature Railway
LocaleKidderminster, Worcestershire
TerminusKidderminster High Level on Kidderminster Town Station
Coordinates52°22′53″N 2°14′27″W / 52.381276°N 2.240814°W / 52.381276; -2.240814
ConnectionsNone
Commercial operations
NameCoalyard Miniature Railway
Built bySevern Valley Railway
Original gauge5 in (127 mm) & 3+1⁄2 in (89 mm)
Preserved operations
Operated byCoalyard Miniature Railway
StationsFour (Two halts and two Termini)
Length390.42 yards (357 m)
Preserved gauge7+1⁄4 in (184 mm)
Commercial history
Opened1988
Route map
Legend
312 m
 Tutherend
105 m
 Sparks Halt
0 m
 Kidderminster High Level (main terminus)

The Coalyard Miniature Railway, opened in 1988,[1] and relaid in 1990 as a 7+1⁄4 in (184 mm) gauge railway, operates in the grounds of the Severn Valley Railway’s Kidderminster Town Station.[1]

History

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The railway started as 100 metres (328 ft) of dual gauge track comprising 3+1⁄2 in (89 mm) gauge rails laid within 5 in (127 mm) gauge rails,[1] to permit operation of both a 5 in (127 mm) King Class Locomotive and a 3+1⁄2 in (89 mm) Hall class locomotive.[1] The track was unusual in being constructed of continuously welded rails.[1]

In 1990 a new 7+1⁄4 in (184 mm) gauge aluminium track was laid and then gradually extended until it reached the far end of the Kidderminster Town Station car park. The original line was then removed, making space for a new footpath from the Severn Valley Railway car park to the station. The line originally used wooden sleepers but when these wore out they were replaced with plastic sleepers.[1]

The Railway is 357 metres (390.42 yd) long[2] and runs alongside the Severn Valley Railway platforms and past the water column, where one can see many of the Severn Valley's fleet of locomotives.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Coalyard Miniature Railway 7 ¼ inch". Miniature Railway World. 4 February 2009. Retrieved 9 January 2010.
  2. ^ "Supplement". MINOR RAILWAYS online. 31 October 2002. Archived from the original on 18 December 2002.
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