The Track Layout
The Track Layout
The author examines the points at the bend by the boating lake. To the right can be seen the disused track, overgrown with grass. Previously these points had formed part of the 'dumb-bell' loop. I suspect that the layout was changed between end of season 1965 and the start of season 1967.






Photo: Trackside © 1967 Light Straw Archives.
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The layout of the miniature railway was changed several times during the 1960s as the camp grew and more land was needed for car parking, water tanks, staff accommodation and alternative visitor attractions.

Track Layout  
Aerial View
The far loop (5) circa 1961.
Aerial photo showing part of the track.
Miniature Railway Diagram
The track layout (diagram) in detail.


1 and 5 (black) are the original 'dumbell loops' which were linked by 3 (yellow) when the miniature railway first operated circa 1961. After 1965 a new circuit was formed by 3 (yellow) and 4 (red), as the loops were removed.



Diagram: The track diagram © 2006 LSA.
Aerial View
The station loop (1 and 2) circa 1961.
Aerial photo showing part of the track.
Track Photos  
The original points were left in situ.
The original points (at 2) were left in situ to form the new running circuit.





Photo: The original points © 1967 LSA.
Passing under the turret
In the photo opposite, the track immediately in front of the engine curves to the left, but the remaining track turns to the right, hence a very sharp bend.



Photo: The train leaves the station and passes under the turrets © 1969 LSA.


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