Britain's Great Little Railways was formed
in 1994 to create a forum for the many operators of small gauge
miniature or narrow gauge railways from 15" down to 7¼" Through
the organisation it is possible to exchange views/ideas on many
matters. There is also a link with the Office of the Rail
Regulator which now controls HMRI through our membership of the
Heritage Railway Association which enables us to ensure that we
are involved in various matters of legislation at the formation
stage with an opportunity for input. The HRA membership also
gives our members access to the benefits of that organisation at
a lower cost as a group.
You can see where we are by clicking on "Location Map" or
"Details of Members" so that you can visit a site convenient to
you. Also look at our Diary to see what Special Events are
planned.
The HRA will take the leading role for all railways which come
within the scope of HMRI but for those with gauges below 350mm
it is BGLR that
are in the initiative and take the lead advising the HRA
whenever their larger negotiating powers are needed.
The organisation is managed by the Directors with the Annual
General Meeting normally being held in March/April each year.
During the year two formal General Meetings are held which are
hosted by one of the member railways and are thus in different
locations around the country. These are usually in March/April
and October/November to be outside operators main running
seasons.
Britain's Great Little Railways Ltd. Registered in
England & Wales - Company No. 3143331
Registered Office: Moors Valley Railway Moors Valley Country Park Horton
Road Ashley Heath Ringwood Dorset BH24 2ET