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STATION BUILDING
The station building contains: refreshment facilities, toilets (separate entrance), seating, shop (separate entrance) and a collection of railway memorabilia, paintings and displays |
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REFRESHMENTS
Hot and cold drinks and snacks are available in the station building. The shop also serves ice creams and cold drinks. Seating is available in the station building or at tables in front of the building. |
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TICKET OFFICE
Situated beyond the station building, straight ahead as you walk down the slope. Please purchase tickets before heading for the passenger boarding platforms. |
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SHOP
Our station shop is normally open every running day. It carries a large selection of toys, books and games including "Thomas" and "Bigjig" ranges. Ice creams and soft drinks may also be purchased here. For adults, there are painting by a local artist, railway prints, models, signs, railway badges ect. Items can be ordered if not immediately available. PLEASE NOT THAT WE DO NOT HAVE THE FACILITES FOR PAYMENT BY CREDITCARD - CASH ONLY |
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BIRTHDAY PARTIES
A dedicated private area between the Ticket Office and the railway may be pre-booked for children's birthday parties. This area offers good views of the trains and has tables and seats under cover. Tickets for train rides may be purchased at reduced rates and passengers have their own private platform for boarding trains. This facility is only available on regular running days (and not on special event days). Early booking is therefore recommended. For further details and a booking form, please see "birthday bookings" on our contacts page. PICNIC AREA
A grassed area, accessible via the footbridge, will normally be available (but not on some special event days). No reservations can be made. Barbecues and fires are prohibited; the consumption of alcohol is discouraged; children must be supervised at all times; and the site must be completely cleared and any rubbish removed by 5pm. |
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MIDDLE LAWN
Grassed area in front of the Station Building with seating to watch station activity and take refreshments |
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FOOTBRIDGE
The footbridge to the right of the station provides a great viewing platform where trains can be seen leaving the tunnel and approaching the unloading platform. The footbridge gives access to the centre of the site and our large pond. |
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INFORMATION CENTRE and LOST PROPERTY
Located in the grey brake van between the ticket office and station. Please report lost children and any lost/found articles there or to any member of the Society |
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Loco and Rolling Stock Sheds
The loco depot and turntable provide an insight into the preparation and maintenance of our loco fleet, especially shortly before and after or running sessions. |
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SIGNAL BOX
A glimpse into our main signal box reveals the way we operate the railway in a way similar to full-size practice, using a 1/2 size lever frame to operate the points and signals. |
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THE SLAM DOOR
A full-size mainline slam-door electric motor coach that dominates the station approach. We plan to permit public access to the driving cab in the future. |
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DUBS LOCO
No one can fail to see the splendid full-size loco at the entrance to our site. This is a 3ft 6in gauge "A" Class 4-8-2 tank engine built by the Dubs works (later the North British) in Glasgow in 1900 for the Natal Government Railway in South Africa. It later became South African Railways No 196. It was brought back from South Africa to the UK by the North British Locomotive Preservation Group in 2011 and we are proud to have provided some support for this project and a home for the loco at Mizens. There is a photographic display of the loco's arrival and unloading in the station building. |
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PARKING
Free in a large hard surfaced car park immediately after entering the main gate. A large grassed overflow area is available subject to weather conditions . Additional parking may be available for special events. Please park neatly so as make the best use of the space available and follow the instructions of the marshals if the car park is staffed. The Society cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage to vehicles left by visitors on site. The car park gates are locked at 18:00 unless specified. |
DOGS
Dogs may be brought on site but they remain the responsibility of their owners and must be kept under control at all times. Owners are also responsible for clearing up! Please also note that dogs are not allowed to ride on the trains.
TOILETS
Male, female, disabled and baby changing facilities are available in the Station Building accessible via a separate entrance at the side of the building. There is a gents urinal behind the building.
Dogs may be brought on site but they remain the responsibility of their owners and must be kept under control at all times. Owners are also responsible for clearing up! Please also note that dogs are not allowed to ride on the trains.
TOILETS
Male, female, disabled and baby changing facilities are available in the Station Building accessible via a separate entrance at the side of the building. There is a gents urinal behind the building.
