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Miniature & narrow gauge railways

Echills Wood Railway

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the High Speed Rail route and a children’s miniature steam railway, both championed by pop tycoon Pete Waterman, are on a collision course.:worried:
Echills Wood Railway, where young passengers are thrilled at reaching the 7mph top speed, stands in the way of the 200mph-plus “bullet trains”.
Former Pop Idol judge Waterman is an honorary member of the attraction at Kingsbury Water Park, north Warwickshire, and opened its two tiny stations.
But the locos, run by enthusiasts, will be stopped in their tracks at the ‘Sandy Curve’ section under the plans for the HS2 route which bisect the park.:(
 
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