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The organisation was formed in 1994 in order to create a forum for miniature and narrow gauge railway operators along with associated traders.
The organisation gives an opportunity to exchange views/ideas on many matters.

The company has created links with HSE/HMRI and this leads to our being involved in various matters of legislation at the formation stage with an input being made by us.

We are a group member of the Heritage Railway Association which enables our members, many of whom would not meet the criteria to join individually, to enjoy the benefits of the organisation at a far lower cost.

The HRA will still take the leading role for all railways which come within the scope of the Railway Inspectorate but for those with gauges below 350mm we are in the initiative and take the lead advising the HRA whenever their larger negotiating powers are needed.

A quarterly Newsletter is published to ensure that all members are kept in contact with the activities of the organisation. Any items of general interest which are circulated by the HRA are also promulgated to members.

The company is managed by the Directors with the Annual General Meeting being held in March/April each year.

During the year there are two formal meetings arranged which are hosted by one of our members and are thus in different locations.
The dates of these are arranged to be outside the main operating season.

Benefits of Membership
Regular Meetings at different venues

Interchange of ideas successes and failures.

  • National level representation to HSE/HMRI
  • Publicity in railway press.
  • Exchange of staff.
  • Social gatherings
  • HRA Membership
  • Production of publicity posters to advertise our members
    railways.
  • Creation of guidelines for Construction & Operation in different gauges to allow exchanges between members.
  • Advice on various aspects (i.e. V.A.T. and Insurance etc).
  • Latest Achievements

    We now have our own Web site which will give a central base for details of the facilities offered by all our members.

    We are actively involved with two of the committees of the Heritage Railway Association and thus are quickly able to be aware of any developments which may be being discussed that could have an effect on our members railways. With the advent of the changes brought about by the various major railway accidents in recent times this is an every increasing area which needs continuous monitoring.

    We are in the final stages of producing a set of guidelines for the various gauges that we represent based on the official publications from HSE and current custom and practice.

    We now publish a poster on an annual basis giving details of members. The poster is available for display by members and copies are also available for sale.

    APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP

    I/We wish to apply for membership of Britain’s Great Little Railways Limited. and enclose the subscription fee of £35.00 for the current year (£17.50 between 01 July and 31 October, payments after 01 November will give membership until
    31 December in the following year)

     

    Railway Title  
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    Description of railway (approx 150 words) for use in Directory of members. A photograph for our poster

     
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    Please forward the completed form to the Company Secretary Tony Davis, Short Acres, Tiptoe Road, Wootton, New Milton Hants. BH25 5SJ with a cheque for £35.00 (or other amount as indicated) made payable to "Britain’s Great Little Railways Limited". 

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