Welcome to the events 2008
and directions page of the FSMR website
page updated 22 / 06 / 2008
The
SMR is based in
near
Melton Mowbray,
LE14 2SF
Note be warned, there is another
Stapleford at
Follow
the
link for maps and
directions on how to find us
but if
you follow the numerous brown Stapleford Park Country
Hotel signs, you will be taken to the railways car park
The
railway is only open to the general public on two occasions per year, in mid
June and August BH as part of special charity steam events.
Please do not visit at any other time as you will be disappointed.
In
2008, our next public event is
SMR open weekend August BH Sun 24th- BH Mon 25th
To see some previous events follow great pictures of the link
outside to these excellent websites
Steampower pictures of Stapleford
Steam June 2005
Nick Tozer
Photographic June2008
The second and last public date in 2008 will be
SMR open weekend August BH Sun 24th- BH Mon 25th 2008
Only £2 per car day entry or £15 for the whole weekend camping that’s
up to 3 nights for the whole family incl admission
both days!!
Please phone Jez on 01664 851614 to book
a pitch for August
You can download the printable hi quality
poster pdf here
The August 2008 event over 24th 26th will
again, as with previous years August events, be
more centred around the railway operating.
There
will be vintage vehicles,
View of the August 2007 commercial vehicle
line-up
Vintage
tractors and working displays, and models and miniatures of both road and rail
with the network rail emergency rail command safety team in attendance with
rail safety colouring packs for the children
Network railways impressive command unit,
a regular hit with the children
Also trade stands, hot and
cold catering and licensed
A young FSMR members OO scale Hornby DCC layout proved a hit with other youngsters, who
got a chance to take control themselves
Also as at previous events, G scale garden railway live steam and
electric demos and products for sale
All from
I&G Steam garden railways
Why not
check out our webpage on I&G steam
The FSMR members are also big fans of the “green oval”
with many Land-Rover products in our ranks. It is hoped that as last year,
there will be a small Land-Rover display and demonstrations of off roading techniques along with the attendance of Land-Rover owners
club and their vehicles. Any clubs
wishing to attend, please get in touch by email
Members
of the public and exhibitors will again be able to make a weekend of it and
camp in the park for £15 for the whole weekend (Friday to Monday night)
For August camping or exhibitor info
mailto:fsmr_event@hotmail.co.uk
If you write it down, please note the
underscore!
You can download the hi quality printable
poster pdf here
And looking
to next year!
Stapleford Steam Sat and Sunday 13th
Gates open 10-00 till 16-30 each day
Or why not spend a weekend caravanning in
the picturesque countryside in Stapleford park
chilling out watching the trains go by!
Please phone Paul Worbey on 01462 851711
to book a camping pitch for the June event.
When open to the public, all the 4 SMR owned,
and the 1 FSMR private owner steam locomotives are normally rostered for both days and run throughout the 2 days in a
staggered roster.
The two American locos normally come on at
around
Please note that operational requirements and mechanical failures
may remove a locomotive from service at any time and no guarantee can be made
as to a particular loco appearing
Special multiple trip tickets allow you to sample all the motive
power throughout the day
We are
a very friendly family railway, and try to accommodate the needs of enthusiasts
and photographers, However, we apologise that due to staffing requirements,
line-side permits can be difficult to give but we will try if at all possible
There is though adequate public access to line-side locations,
including above the tunnel and next to the cutting, and also a large raised
viewing area above the loco-shed steaming apron, allowing some nice pictures of
locomotive firing and preparation
All
proceeds from the all our public events since 1995 are contributed to the FSMR
nominated charity of
LOROS
Follow
the link for maps and directions to find the SMR
Check out the local weather at RAF Cottesmore and Wittering
More information on the work of the FSMR can be obtained via email
