About Our Railway
Opening in 2025, the Severn Beach Miniature Railway is set to bring back a slice of history while creating an exciting new attraction for families, railway enthusiasts, and visitors of all ages. Decades ago, Severn Beach was home to a beloved miniature railway that delighted generations of locals and visitors alike. While that railway is no longer in operation, we are thrilled to rekindle its spirit and create a modern experience that honors its legacy.
Nestled in the picturesque coastal village of Severn Beach, this new railway will offer scenic train rides, family-friendly play areas, and plenty of opportunities to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Our mission is to create a unique destination that combines nostalgia, education, and fun while celebrating the charm of miniature railways.
Whether you’re a local eager to reconnect with a cherished past or a traveler excited to explore something new, the Severn Beach Miniature Railway promises to be a must-visit destination. Stay tuned for updates as we bring this dream to life and let the magic of miniature railways live on!
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FRAMPTON FAIR SUNDAY 14th
SEPTEMBER. We have been invited by the Directors of Frampton Country Fair to set up our railway at this famous event. We met with the organisers yesterday to agree an area where we can set up, and boy, do we have an amazing location! This event sees in excess of 20 thousand visitors on the day with something for everyone.
On behalf of myself and my dedicated team of volunteers we would like to say a very big thankyou to all of you who follow our project. We invite you to join and share your comments. We are looking for volunteers and there are plenty of different jobs volunteers can take part in. Please contact me for more details. Joe Nemeth, project leader. 01291 790354
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Some young children were really enjoying themselves on the train rides.
How nice for us that Clare Young MP was at Severnfest, even better was that she came to meet us at the railway. After a long interesting discussion with her on many different topics Clare wanted to learn more about the railway. Clare does of course know about our mission as its part of her job to know something about everything. I decided to find out a little more about her and what her role
Showing the preparation work we all had to do in blistering heat the ladybird plague. Festival was a great success and Railway project met all its goals.
Our MP, Clare Young on the footplate of SEVERN PRINCESS. So many new residents to Severn Beach were thrilled to hear that our locomotive was named after the old Aust ferry boat which operated between Aust and Beachly up to 1966 when the Severn Bridge was opened by HRH Queen Elizabeth II. There was four ferry boats SEVERN KING, SEVERN QUEEN, SEVERN PRINCESS and SEVERN PRINCE. Severn Princess
Clare Young, MP visited our railway and went firstly for a ride on the train, she bought a ticket! Clare enjoyed it so much and wanted to know more. When I offered her a footplate ride I didn't have to ask twice. The background noise isnt the locomotive but the air blowers for the bouncy castles.
SEVERNFEST SUCCESS!!!!!
It was a very hot day yesterday and the crowds came on droves. Please of locals and visitors from all over. So many happy young children went on the train and recieved a colouring set of the locomotive. Many children and grownups had their pictures taken on our locomotive. Later in the afternoon Clare Young MP for Thornbury and Yate visited the festival to meet constitue
Today has been a blisteringly hot day, we've been setting up the railway for Tomorrow's Severnfest. The track is down and locomotive and stock on site. Tomorrow is bolting the track together and getting it level. Thanks to everyone who helped and especially Dave Bryant international transport services who supplied the lorry and his staff FOC. Dave is an amazing community spirited guy who often he
Some of our volunteers and I have been busy last few days helping the parish council to prepare the site for Severnfest this Saturday. We have been cutting grass and weeding on the promenade gardens. We decided to cut the grass at both station sites as it needs to look its best. In the early spring I sowed about 3 kilos of wild flower seeds and now their popping up everywhere. Heres a few pics
Just to let everyone know that the Severn Beach Miniature Railway will be setting up for the Severnfest this weekend. It will only be for one day just for this amazing event. Please come along and meet the team and myself and get a real taste of how the railway will look. We will lay 120 metres of track on the grass and will run from 1pm when the festival opens. The event goes on to 10 pm with 3
Severn Beach Miniature Railway project are proud to be able to help in community matters. We wish to support young people learn life skills in an ever changing society. When we were approached by learn about we quickly realised here was a very positive way to get publications about different topics into local schools. Sadly we are only allowed to nominate one school so it had to be Severn Beach
Berkeley show report. Well its Monday morning and were just clearing the last few items from the site. The railway was again a great success and was well received by all. Radio Thornbury interviewed me to explain what the Severn Beach Miniature Railway project is about and who were are, again another big promotional success. I would like to say a very big thankyou to all my wonderful volunteers
Were all organised now to take the Severn Beach Miniature Railway to the Berkeley Show. Set in the stunning location below Berkeley Castle. This is an amazing show with something for everyone including a large fun fair, live stock, dog shows, trade stalls, catering and so much more. Tickets can be purchased online or on the gate. We look forward to welcoming you to the railway and need your supp
