i worked on this wee railway as a volunteer many years ago..i think the president or main man of the club was called john goulden .. it was a brilliant place to work and to enjoy yourself .. im really glad its still operating .. will have to get over to see it when im back in england .. many thanks for posting .. j. turner
It's nice to speak to somebody that used to work here, the people there at the minute are fantastic and the fact that the tickets are donation based means they don't price anybody out regardless of background or situation (I find that really nice). I have always enjoyed my visits here, my 2 year old daughter loves it too which always helps
This one is well worth a visit, the park land the train runs in is stunning and you get up close with the public on the footpaths for a lot of the loop too.
Thanks for a great video. Thats a fantastic little railway. Reminds me of when I was a kid. We used to go to Blackpool for hols. There was a narrow gauge railway somewhere near. Used to be driven by (whos now called) a little person. Brings back fond memories, thanks
@@TheTouristLine I'm not sure. To be honest it's about 50 years ago now, so I just can't remember fully as I was only 8 at that time. I can just remember going on it. Know it was fun. Cheers Kevin
I remember going on these trains when I was little and there is a particular section of the route where Norton Water Tower is very close up and you can see it towering over some trees if you turned back wish someone would capture it on video.
When I went to visit last I was actually wondering if the entire loop could be run in reverse. I don't believe it can but like you say, sometimes the best thing are when you are looking the other way. I will ask the question when they are next running and see if it is something they can do.
@@TheTouristLine Can you try and get some footage of Norton Water Tower next time you take this train I think it can run in reverse but not so sure why not take the train on the same route but film the opposite way
The horn on the loco reminds me of *Woody Woodpecker* and his trademark laugh! That track width looks to be about 10 or 11 inches across. Ultra-narrow gauge. Honestly if they keep leaving their locos, carriages and tracks so long in the wash, they'll be able to pack them away in matchboxes! LOL
It is even smaller than you are thinking, this one is 7 1/4 gauge, true miniature railway. The camera gives it a sense of speed and size but it really is a fantastic loop in a lovely park
It was in front of him but slightly lower to not obscure his view. The wide angle lens gives it an appearance of being lower but this is in essence what the driver would see. Miniatures don't give many options for a safe place without getting in the drivers way 👍
Chuga Choo Choo! I'm a train and I approve this video!!!
I approve of this comment! Brilliant!
It's got a suprising turn of speed for such a dinky little thing! Lovely scenery.
It really is, the camera being low does help with that but it is a fantastic line in a brilliant park.
i worked on this wee railway as a volunteer many years ago..i think the president or main man of the club was called john goulden .. it was a brilliant place to work and to enjoy yourself .. im really glad its still operating .. will have to get over to see it when im back in england .. many thanks for posting .. j. turner
It's nice to speak to somebody that used to work here, the people there at the minute are fantastic and the fact that the tickets are donation based means they don't price anybody out regardless of background or situation (I find that really nice). I have always enjoyed my visits here, my 2 year old daughter loves it too which always helps
John Gould was an engineer. he buit! engines. he was the founder of Halton Miniature Railway.. the first engine was Pixi. my favourite is Geraldine...
I do hope you enjoyed your ride round the park, I was the driver of that loco that day.
I loved it, easily my favourite miniature. I can see why you guys are so passionate about what you do 👍
@@TheTouristLine it is a nice scenic run, I'm glad that magnet was strong! I was worried the camera would fall off.
Brilliant video! Another line I'd love to visit!
This one is well worth a visit, the park land the train runs in is stunning and you get up close with the public on the footpaths for a lot of the loop too.
Your not the only one 😁😉👍
Thanks for a great video. Thats a fantastic little railway. Reminds me of when I was a kid. We used to go to Blackpool for hols. There was a narrow gauge railway somewhere near. Used to be driven by (whos now called) a little person. Brings back fond memories, thanks
I have been trying to think of where the railway could have been, it's not the one actually in the Pleasure Beach is it?
@@TheTouristLine I'm not sure. To be honest it's about 50 years ago now, so I just can't remember fully as I was only 8 at that time. I can just remember going on it. Know it was fun. Cheers Kevin
Great little railway, huge ride through the park, must seek it out
It is a fantastic railway, I have just been back in autumn and the park looked spectacular!
I remember going on these trains when I was little and there is a particular section of the route where Norton Water Tower is very close up and you can see it towering over some trees if you turned back wish someone would capture it on video.
When I went to visit last I was actually wondering if the entire loop could be run in reverse. I don't believe it can but like you say, sometimes the best thing are when you are looking the other way. I will ask the question when they are next running and see if it is something they can do.
@@TheTouristLine Can you try and get some footage of Norton Water Tower next time you take this train I think it can run in reverse but not so sure why not take the train on the same route but film the opposite way
The horn on the loco reminds me of *Woody Woodpecker* and his trademark laugh! That track width looks to be about 10 or 11 inches across. Ultra-narrow gauge. Honestly if they keep leaving their locos, carriages and tracks so long in the wash, they'll be able to pack them away in matchboxes! LOL
It is even smaller than you are thinking, this one is 7 1/4 gauge, true miniature railway. The camera gives it a sense of speed and size but it really is a fantastic loop in a lovely park
@@TheTouristLine If they get any narrower, they'll become a *monorail!* LOL
@Neil Forbes not even close
Just one qtn The name of this Halton narrow gauge railway is that on the outskirts of Warrington Like Halton village ( town is ? 🤔 )
Hi, this is the Halton just between Warrington and Runcorn, it is in Town Park
Is this 15 inch, please?
It is 7 1/2 inch gauge, miniature rather than narrow 👍
@@TheTouristLine it's 7 1/4 ,,, not 7 1/2 lol
It seems the way is longer than one mile (1,6 km). Nevertheless super video! 👍 😁 💗 🙌
Thank you very much, this is one of my personal favorites
Is the driver lying on his stomach (drivers eye cab view)?
It was in front of him but slightly lower to not obscure his view. The wide angle lens gives it an appearance of being lower but this is in essence what the driver would see. Miniatures don't give many options for a safe place without getting in the drivers way 👍
Hi anyone remember Bob miles
I will ask next time I visit, how far back are we talking?
@@TheTouristLine when they first started up.think he was 1of the founders
SLOW DOWN! Fantastic route but you go so FAST you can hardly see the scenery! Go HALF as fast for a TWENTY-MINUTE run!
The camera makes it look a lot faster than it is, but honestly being there it is the perfect journey length