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| Barking Park Miniature Railway; Line reopening? | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: 8 Dec 2006, 05:02 PM (1,015 Views) | |
| msgreen44 | 8 Dec 2006, 05:02 PM Post #1 |
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Hi, Just wondered if anyone out there has heard if Dagenham council have found a new operator for their 9.5" gauge line in Barking Park. I have read that the park is receiving a HL grant and that the railway is to be 'retained and enhanced'. Regards Martin Green. |
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| peterbryant | 10 Dec 2006, 12:20 PM Post #2 |
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Hi Martin, Welcome to the MRW Forums! The Barking Park line closed a few years ago but I believe it is still in situ, as you said looking for a new owner. Personally I have no news on the line, but I will contact the Council on their website to find out for you. Thanks Peter |
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| Peter_Beevers | 7 Sep 2008, 06:03 PM Post #3 |
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The line has now reopened, relaid to 7.25" gauge. Currently open Saturdays and Sundays, until the end of October. |
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| P Scott | 8 Sep 2008, 09:21 PM Post #4 |
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Anyone got a date when the line reopened please? Peter S. |
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| Peter_Beevers | 12 Sep 2008, 05:46 PM Post #5 |
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Railway re-opened on Saturday 23rd August Peter |
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| P Scott | 26 Sep 2008, 07:15 PM Post #6 |
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A visitor on Sunday 21st September, found the track has not been fully laid yet - it stopped short of one station. There was also no sign of activity, despite it being only 16.05 - and on sunny afternoon. Has it actually carried any passengers? Peter S. |
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| Peter_Beevers | 8 Oct 2008, 07:56 AM Post #7 |
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Yes, it did carry passengers for a few weekends after the August Bank holiday weekend. However, the operator has decided not to open to the public again until the end of October school half term, by which time he hopes to have all the track laid. Last thing I heard te track was now down to the far end, but points and run round loop there still to lay. Peter |
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| P Scott | 9 Oct 2008, 07:01 PM Post #8 |
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Peter, many thanks for that informative update. Just trying to confirm dates before it all becomes dsitant history! Thanks. Peter S. |
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| Peter_Beevers | 13 Jan 2009, 06:02 PM Post #9 |
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Latest news: Grand opening ceremony Easter 2009. Probably Good Friday, depending on when the mayor can get there. |
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