Our "garden" layout has been developed over a number of years to give easy and enjoyable running. Currently, there are two main running tracks. The upper level is laid in dual gauge rail offering both 32 and 45mm gauge running, whilst the lower level gives our locos a good run round the 100-yard loop, laid in 32mm gauge rail. There are steam-up bays at both levels. No track is electric-powered.
Work has now been completed to renew much of the original 18 year-old 32mm track, and realigning where necessary. All sidings on the upper level are now dual gauge.
We also have an indoor layout, but this has gone into storage at the moment, due to lack of interest and needing some improvements to bring it up to the expected exhibition standards.
We have one of the 16mm Association's boiler testing kits to assist members keeping their locos in good order. In addition to the track, we have a club hut with drinks-making facilities (i.e. an electric kettle and water), and toilets are located nearby. Butterley Station (under the road bridge) also has a small buffet where one can buy refreshments, so you see we have everything a garden railway enthusiast might want!
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Track Layout (not to scale) Red = Dual 32mm/45mm gauge |
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