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Littlehampton's Miniature Railway on the right track!

Littlehampton's Miniature Railway on the right track!

 

It’s full steam ahead for Littlehampton’s Miniature Railway, which runs along the seafront between Norfolk Gardens and Mewsbrook Park.

The popular attraction will be open to the public once again on 23 July 2016 after being taken on by Littlehampton Heritage Railway Association (LHRA).

The railway will be staffed entirely by local volunteers who are all members of the LHRA, a non-profit making group made up of dedicated railway enthusiasts and model engineers. They have been working hard in order to be ready to open in time for the school summer holidays.

The staff will be working closely in partnership with Arun District Council to ensure that a fantastic service is provided for residents and visitors alike.  

School pupils have already enjoyed trips on the miniature locomotive and the attraction is expected to be very popular during the summer holidays.

A spokesperson from LHRA said: “We are delighted at the response to our appeal for volunteers. Their hard work, along with the support of Arun District Council has meant we have managed to get the railway running again much quicker than anticipated.” 

Councillor Paul Dendle, Arun District Council’s Cabinet Member for Leisure and Amenities, said: “I am delighted to see this great attraction up and running once more and being operated by such a passionate group of people. I’m sure it will be as busy as Piccadilly Station during the summer season!”

The train will operate Wednesday to Sunday during the school summer holidays [weather dependant]. The first train from Norfolk Gardens will leave at 11am and run every half hour until 4pm. The first train from Mewsbrook Park will leave at 11.15am, and run every half hour until 3.45pm. 

Return fares will cost £3 for an adult, £2 for a child and £9 for a family of two adults and two children. Children under three years old, and people with a disability who are accompanied by a carer who is paying full fare, travel free. 

A discount will be available for groups of 10 or more when booked in advance.