Facilities

Grounds

The large grounds include two tracks,  a club house and a grassed area that is ideal for picnics whilst providing a safe area for children to play in between train rides.  

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Parking

Onsite parking limited to members and visitors with locomotives. but NEVER when we have public on-site unless you are accompanied by the gateman.  On open days, if you know you are going to leave early, or you arrive late, please park on the road, but do so courteously so as not to inconvenience our neighbours.

 

Ground Level Track

Our 7 1/4” gauge track is over 1000 feet in length with Ravensprings Low Level providing the main focus of operations complete with overall canopy and two platforms.  

 

The driver can select his/her own route in terms of the 'Main Line' or 'Station'.  

 

All sizes  of locomotive from standard gauge scale prototypes, through narrow gauge and to minimal locos  are catered for, but the track is designed around narrow gauge back to back dimensions.  

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Locomotive unloading is provided with a 1 tonne hydraulic lift to supplement the other hydraulic lift.

 

There are two areas area available for steaming raising. One with air only, the other with air and 12 volt supply.

 

The club has both dual air/vacuum stock  (1 set of 3 carriages and 1 set of  2 carriages) and air braked stock (2 sets of 2 carriages), with a flying brake lead available for visiting locos.  

 

Some members have their own stock both standard (vac braked) and narrow gauge (air braked) which may be available for use with permission.

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Raised Track

2 1/2”, 3 1/2” & 5” gauges on approx. 660 feet circular loop.  

 

A steaming area is provided with air and 12volt supplies for steam raising. There is a turntable with roads at different levels  and other standalone areas for loco preparation. This is all based in Ravensprings Station construction. 

 

Braking is manual-hydraulic both for guard and driver.

 

Visiting Locomotive Requirements

All visiting locomotives are required to provide the following where necessary:

1. Current boiler certification (steam only)

2. Secondary coupling between driven part of loco and the driver, where driver is not sat in/on locomotive

3. Spark arrestor for steam locos

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Locomotive Storage

If you wish to store a locomotive you need to know that BHME do not insure your locomotive and you must indemnify BHME for any loss of damage to your locomotive or rolling stock.  Please complete the online form Locomotive Indemnity