Stapleford Miniature Railway, Rideable miniature railway in Stapleford Park near Melton Mowbray, England.
The railway extends for nearly two miles through parkland and crosses the River Eye on bridges, featuring an 80-meter-long tunnel system.
Established in 1958 as a transport line from the car park to Lord Gretton's residence, the railway expanded due to increased visitor numbers.
The railway appeared in a 1965 episode of The Avengers television series, where character Emma Peel was placed on the track.
The railway opens to visitors twice annually: during the second weekend of June and throughout the August bank holiday weekend.
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers selected this location for their Railway Challenge, where students create innovative locomotive designs.
Location: Melton
Address: The Old Forge, Stapleford, Melton Mowbray LE14 2SF, UK LE14 2SF
Phone: +447803776637
Website: http://fsmr.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 52.75640,-0.79958
Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:49
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