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Situated in Irchester Country Park, Northamptonshire,
Irchester Narrow Gauge Railway Museum
is home to a collection of exhibits and industrial artifacts,
which include, steam and diesel locomotives ,
a lifesize diorama of a quarry ,
along with many other interesting displays.
Entrance to the museum is Free .
Opening Times
Opening Times
Sunday 10am - 3pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm
Depending on volunteer availability.
Depending on volunteer availability.
feel free to contact us to check.
A.G.M. will be taking place at the museum on 22nd June at 10am
approx 1hr duration.
All members welcome.
Why not help support the museum.
Become a Volunteer !
Help is always welcome.
Whether doing metal work, engineering, gardening or painting.
There is always something to do.
£1 ... Book and Dvd Sale extended.
Large selection in our museum shop.
Why Narrow Gauge ?
Why Narrow Gauge ?
The gauge of a railway is the distance measured between the heads of the two rails.
Standard gauge, which is used on the Mainline, is 4 feet 8½ inches.
Railways which measure less than this are known as narrow gauge.
At the museum the main railway is laid to Metre Gauge (3 feet 3 and a bit inches ),
which was the gauge used by the old Wellingborough Iron Company to the north east of Wellingborough.
Additional gauges found at the museum are, 3 feet, 2 feet, and 20 inches (1 foot 8 inches)
The museum is owned by
The Irchester Narrow Gauge Railway Trust
– Reg Charity No 290673
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