OUR STORY
Nestled within Brockwell park, located in the heart of Lambeth, south London is our 7 1/4'' gauge Miniature railway.
Built by Roland Baker and assisted Julian Hulland in the spring of 2003, it was opened by the Lord mayor of Lambeth Clr Tim Sargent on the 1st of June of that year.
The railway runs for 220 meters or 240 yards between Herne Hill Gates and the famous Brockwell lido which opened in July 1937. The railway offers rides to the travelling public of all ages at weekends between April and October for only a pound return for each fare. (Under twos go free when accompanied by an adult)
OUR HISTORY
The railway is unique in the fact that the track has been relayed close to the formation of the original railway which was sited here and ran between 1951-1961. Nothing is left of the original railway except the foundations of the original ticket office located at the entrance to Herne Hill Gates station.
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An interesting array of motive power has been used on the railway including an Class 31 and class 08 battery electrics. Two Bridget class steam locomotives named Jupiter and Bridget, and an American outlined 2-4-0 named Oscar. Also running is a GER/LNER Y6 Tram locomotive used on the Wisbech & Upwell Tramway made famous by Toby The Tram Engine from Thomas the Tank Engine stories.
In December 2011 we have also taken delivery of a Class 43 HST.
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In 2012, we saw the arrival of our largest locomotive, the Class 43 HST power car 'HMS Pembroke'. This train has the most interesting of history being built by Mardyke around 1980 for the Strand miniature railway in Gillingham. Recently this loco was loaned to the Newhaven Miniature railway before being purchased by us in December 2011. The HST provides most of the motive power for us when operational.
In 2018 we were granted access to onsite storage via a container which as made setting up and breaking down the railway each weekend much easier.
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Finally in 2024, the railway received a grant to purchase a new locomotive. A CMD Engineering Scamp locomotive named 'Linda' arrived at the railway in 2025 after the retirement of our Lil' Jo steam engine 'Oscar'
OUR FUTURE
he long term success of the railway looks promising. We have a great relationship with the local community and have the backing of Lambeth Council, The Friends of Brockwell Park and the Brockwell Community Partners and without their support the railway would not have lasted as long as it has. I hope you'll come down and visit us, there are not that many attractions left in London which off rides for just £1 return per person.
We are just a two minute walk from Herne Hill station which is served by South Eastern and Thameslink, local buses serve us from Brixton, Camberwell, Dulwich and Tulse Hill Also Parking is free on street on Sundays (Except during the Country Show Weekend) and the Lido offers 2 hours free parking as well.
The postcode to use for your sat nav is SE24 0PA.