Hayling Seaside Railway, Narrow-gauge railway in Mengham, England.
The Hayling Seaside Railway is a narrow-gauge line running a two-mile route between two coastal locations with views of the sea and neighboring areas. Passengers ride in open or covered cars pulled by small diesel locomotives along a flat terrain that runs near the shore.
The railway developed from plans initiated in the 1980s and received official permission to operate after years of formal procedures and advocacy. Volunteers then gradually brought the line into service, transforming an old railway concept into a working operation.
The railway operates through volunteer efforts and serves as a gathering place for families and local enthusiasts on weekends and school holidays. It represents a community-driven passion for preserving miniature rail travel in a seaside setting.
The railway operates on weekends and during school holidays, with services that may change based on weather conditions. Visitors should check ahead to confirm whether service will run on their intended day of travel.
The route uses tracks laid to a specific narrow gauge that accommodates small steam engines brought in from other locations for special visits. This small scale allows both operators and passengers to experience a form of railway travel that differs completely from standard services.
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