Saltwood Miniature Railway, Miniature railway in Saltwood, England
Description
Saltwood Miniature Railway was a small-gauge railway operating on 7.25-inch track that wound through garden landscapes. The line featured passenger carriages and freight wagons that ran regularly through the property.
History
Frank Clement Schwab and his son Alexander built the railway starting in Sheffield in 1920, then relocated it to Saltwood in 1924. After Alexander's death in 1987, the executors dismantled the entire line.
Culture
The railway supported charitable causes through public open days starting in 1931, leading to substantial expansion of the passenger coach fleet.
Practical
The railway operated from a private property and welcomed visitors on its regular operating days. The grounds were best visited during special public open days, which were held for charitable purposes.
Did you know?
Research by miniature railway expert Tom Smith in the 1970s confirmed this line as the oldest continuously operating miniature railway in the world. This distinction made it a significant record holder in the history of small-gauge railways.
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