Irchester Narrow Gauge Railway Museum, Railway museum in Irchester Country Park, Northamptonshire, England.
The museum displays over 40 items of narrow gauge railway rolling stock, including four steam locomotives and six diesel locomotives within a purpose-built structure.
Established in 1987 on former ironstone quarries that operated from 1872 to 1969, the museum preserves industrial railway heritage of Northamptonshire.
The museum collection includes the Cambrai 4, an 1888 Corpet-Louvet locomotive, and the Wellingborough Tramway Peckett locomotive, representing local transport evolution.
The museum opens every Sunday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM in winter and 4:00 PM in summer, with free admission for all visitors.
A 250-meter demonstration track with a gauge of 1,000 millimeters allows visitors to experience the specific railway measurements used in industrial operations.
Location: Northamptonshire
Accessibility: Acessível para cadeira de rodas
Address: Irchester Country Park, Irchester, Wellingborough NN29 7DL NN29 7UF NN29 7UF
Phone: +441604675368
Email: irchesterrailwaymuseum@gmail.com
Website: https://irchesterrailwaymuseum.co.uk/home
GPS coordinates: 52.28479,-0.67414
Latest update: March 5, 2025 15:28
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