I Noticed this article a few weeks back, some great shots of the railway, i done some work here in 2008, including restoring some of those carraiges that you see in the siding, which is why there is not a full set there.

You asked on how the second platform hasnt been used in a while but is not overgrown, i can confirm that the platform does not get used anymore, the reason for this is that Lakeside dont have the need to use it, reason being the only ever run one train no matter how busy it is now(they simply add more coaches to the train running), in its “Day” Lakeside would run up to three trains at once.

As some of the photos taken suggest the railway still does get busy. Jenny (blue engine) cannot haul more than the standard two or three coaches, meanwhile golden jubilee can haul six, so at busy times at the railway, all we simply did was change engines.

I am sorry i cannot update you more than that, I last visited around august 2009, so i am unsure of the current situation lakeside is in, but as you can tell from some of your photos, some parts of the railway are in a bit of a state, e.g. graffiti on bridges and the station sign falling to peices & whilst i was working there in the 2008 season there was parts down the line were the youth could easily gain entry onto the railway.

Thankyou for posting these photos, i am glad to see people still take an interest in the railway.

Cheers

Alex

I love this railway. It’s short, sweet and packs a punch when it comes to speed as well.

Last time I rode it I noticed it was sponsored by a local paper.

Anyone notice the sign just before you turn the corner under the bridge that marks out the original end of line?

All railway enthusiasts and day trippers and tourists should ride this gem!

Cheers Paul for putting these great photos up on RM and drawing people’s attention to a classic attraction.

Long may this miniature railway prosper!

Gary