Hastings Miniature Railway

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Hastings Miniature Railway, Miniature railway on the seafront in Hastings, England

The 260mm gauge railway stretches over 600 yards along the Hastings beach, connecting Rock-a-Nore station to Marine Parade terminal.

In 1948, Captain Howey relocated his miniature locomotives from St Leonards-on-Sea to Hastings, establishing the railway with Ian Allan and Jim Hughes.

The railway represents a traditional British seaside entertainment that has maintained its original character since the post-war tourism development.

The railway operates year-round with extended hours during summer, offering single tickets at £2.00 and return journeys at £3.00 for passengers.

The locomotive Firefly, built in 1936 and transformed from a pannier tank to a tender locomotive, served the railway continuously from 1948 to 1984.

Website: http://hastingsminiaturerailway.co.uk

GPS coordinates: 50.85510,0.58860

Latest update: March 4, 2025 15:53

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