Original Dreamland train

[woody]

May I ask a specific question of the Powers That Be? Has guidance been sought as to whether the Dreamland miniature railway will require the involvement of the Office of Rail Regulation? As I stated in my previous post, my reading of the regulations is that a fairground railway with a track gauge of greater than 350mm might be subject to ORR rules, which wouldn't be very pleasant, but a railway with a gauge of less than 350mm would be exempt. I hope I'm wrong...

yes that is correct but you can go to 12 1/4 and be under the regs

also the last time i asked Billie was for sale at 40k

[vince69619]

The last time I saw Billie I think the loco was in a right old state. Would probably cost more to get running again than it costs to buy it.

But that was a few years ago and my memory could be flawed.

Vince.

[Nick Evans]

As far as I know Billie is still out at Preston near Wingham (on the way to Canterbury for the geographically uncertain). The next steam fair - and a chance to see Billie hopefully - will be held there over the weekend of 26 and 27 June.