Princess runs round the first balloon loop © D.Greenop

47338 runs past shed whilst Princess steams up © D.Holroyde

 

 

 


Dragon Miniature Railway 7 ¼ inch

Opened in 1999 using equipment from the Brookside Miniature Railway, this railway is continually expanding in its grounds in Wyevale Garden Centre, and now boasts a 1/2 mile line, picnic area (seasonal), tunnel and comprehensive depot area. The main station (complete with overall canopy and waiting room/shop) and picnic area halt have been completed in LMS/BR (MR) style. Steam locomotives run on Sundays and Bank Holidays. The ride lasts between 5 and 8 minutes. A drive-your-own tram is now on site

Address: Marple Garden Centre, Otterspool, Dooley Lane, Marple, Stockport, SK6 7HE
Telephone: 07748 581160
Operator: B.Lomas
Line Length: 1/2 mile, Dumb-Bell
First opened: 1999
Website:
Dragon Miniature Railway Website
Locomotives

No
Name
Type
Builder
Built
4
Goliath
0-4-0T
R.Kay
1979
3
Lady Pauline
0-4-2T
R.Kay
1982
 
Princess
0-4-2T
Edgerton/Horsfield
1989
 
Danny
2-4-2
D & G.Sims
1992
 
Jack
0-4-0WT
P.Frank
2002
Dragonfly
2-4-0T
P.Frank
2004
D5903
Andrew
4w-4PH
B.Lomas
1985
1
Tara the Tram
4wBER
R.Kay/S.Cameron
c1990
2
David
4-4wPH
N.Pendlebury
1991
D1015
Western Champion
6-6wPH
B.Lomas
1993
47338
Flying Dragon
6-6wPH
B.Lomas
1997
D8608
 
6-6wPH
B.Lomas
2011

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

Opening Times: Weekends all year and daily in the school holidays from 11am to 4pm.

Fares: £1 for all with ten rides for £8

DMR Page was last updated on the 12th September 2013 with loco list and website updated.

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