Haigh Hall Miniature Railway facts for kids
The Haigh Hall Miniature Railway (HHMR) is a fun, small train line located in the beautiful Haigh Country Park in Haigh, Greater Manchester, England. It's a special type of miniature railway that uses a 15 in (381 mm) track, which means the rails are 15 inches apart.
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A Journey Through Time
The Haigh Hall Miniature Railway first opened way back in 1986. It has been a popular attraction for many years. The railway officially re-opened on April 20, 2014, with a new team running the trains. Before that, trains started running again in July 2013. They offered short trips between two stations: Haigh Hall North and Haigh Hall South. The full track, which is about 1 mile (1.6 km) long, was ready for passengers in early 2014. Even though it has had different owners over the years, the railway still uses much of its original track layout.
Meet the Locomotives
The Haigh Hall Miniature Railway has some cool trains, called locomotives, that pull the carriages.
Resident Engines
Two of the main locomotives that have been at the railway for a long time are named Helen and Rachel. They are important parts of the HHMR family.
New Arrivals
Recently, two new locomotives joined the railway from the Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway. These are The Cub (also known as John) and KD-1.
- The Cub: This locomotive is currently on loan to Haigh Hall. It is getting some important maintenance and testing done to make sure it runs perfectly.
- KD-1: This is a bigger project! KD-1 used to be part of a four-car train unit called the Rapido Railcar. The other three parts of that train are too old to fix. So, parts from them are being used to help restore KD-1 into a fully working locomotive. Any leftover parts will even be used to make flat wagons for the railway's maintenance train.
When Can You Ride?
The railway welcomes passengers on Saturdays, Sundays, Bank Holidays, and during school holidays. Trains run from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. A ticket to ride costs £1 for everyone, and children under 2 years old can ride for free!
