2024 OPEN SEASON
We look forward to welcoming our regular visitors and those, who for the first time, experience our affordable family days out during 2024. We are open every Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays from 2pm - til 4.30pm (last ticket sales 4.15pm).Located in the picturesque village of Kinver, Staffordshire, our miniature railway has an extensive raised half mile track catering for both 5" and 3 1/2" gauges.
Experience train rides behind steam and diesel (electric) locomotives, there is a large picnic area in a lovely setting and our Whistle Stop serves reasonably priced refreshments and snacks.
Kinver Miniature Railway is owned by the Kinver Society of Model Engineers Ltd, a non profit organisation, operated and maintained entirely by volunteers. Our public open days and party hosting provides our funds to maintain outstanding facilities for our members to practice and enjoy their hobby.
Enjoy an affordable family afternoon out experiencing train rides from 2 to 4.30 pm (last ticket sales 4.15pm), subject to weather - every Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays 2024.
Learn MoreIt is with sadness and regret we have to announce the suspension of our 2024 Halloween Event this year. We understand how disappointing this will be to many who have enjoyed pevious years. We are however, pleased to announce the introduction of public open days on the forthcoming 2024 Bank Holiday Mondays to meet overwhelming public demand. We look forward to seeing you all
We look forward to announcing our 2025 Bank Holiday themed events.
Volunteers are always welcome to help out with our activities from gardening to engineering. A great way to meet new friends and stay mentally and physically active.
Learn MoreBased in Kinver, its third home, the society draws members from all parts of the Black Country. West Midlands Engineers was formed in the 1930’s by Mr Dick Thomas. A Wolverhampton branch of the society was formed later and in 1943 the original Dawley Brook contingent died and the offshoot became the Wolverhampton Society for Model Engineers. Its home was Omsdale, Wombourne, where a group of men, including Mr Jack Cox built 800ft of track. One of Jack’s locos was the first to travel on the new track. As the society grew, so did Wombourne, and in 1960 members started looking for a new home as their Omsdale site was to be sold for building and that’s where Joe Gill came in. Joe, an accountant, suggested Kinver British Legion that the scrub land opposite the headquarters would be ideal for the society. Since the Wombourne track has been re-laid at Kinver, it has been extended to a half mile, much of the work having been completed by members under the guidance of Graham Fidler. Mr Fiddler was able to provide the knowledge for the working party which engaged in constructing a halt and will later tackle a tunnel.
Hire our facilities for your private party, birthdays or other occasions, we will run trains for the duration of your event. Contact us for further details and availability.
Learn MoreTo ensure the longevity of our club and the hobby of model engineering, we are keen to offer the opportunity to introduce young persons from the age of 10, along with their parent or guardian, to learn to drive and manage miniature steam and diesel/electric locomotives. Please contact us for details.
We aim to keep alive the skills and interest in model engineering. Many of our members are highly skilled engineers who are willing and keen to pass on years of knowledge and skills. Contact us to find out more. Moreover, if you have skills that can benefit our club and hobby, we would delighted to welcome you.