Statfold Barn Railway

The Statfold Barn Railway is a narrow gauge railway of gauge near Tamworth, Staffordshire, England, also displaying locomotives of other gauges including, and, and other vehicles. It is privately owned by Mr Graham Lee, former chairman of LH Group Services Ltd – which in 2005 bought what remained of the Hunslet Engine Company.The 'Field Railway' is a gauge line approximately 1.5mi long with a "balloon loop" at one end with a station at the other end, originally with mixed gauge. There is a passing loop halfway along the line which has a single platform 'Oak Tree Halt' and a siding heading off to storage facilities in the 'Grain Store' roundhouse.For the 2017 season, a narrow gauge tram track was laid in concrete parallel to the level section of the Field Railway incorporating an mixed gauge rail line.There is also a separate (but connected) loop line 'Garden Railway' of gauge round an ornamental lake.The running shed had a triple gauge line leading down into the standard gauge storage sidings and then across the Field Railway where a short stub led into a field.The railway has an extensive workshop where locomotives are built and restored.As at March 2010 some 51 locomotives were based on the Statfold Barn Railway, either in an active condition or waiting for restoration or rebuild.The railway is not open to the public, but a number of “Enthusiasts’ Days” are held each year and interested enthusiasts may apply for an invitation to one of these events.