Services & Track standards

The 7¼" Gauge Society provides a number of services to its members.

1. Track Standards

   We publish track and wheel standards to ensure that  locomotives run successfully on the numerous tracks available to members. Find Out More >

2. Boiler Testing

   We have a boiler testing service. Find Out More >

3. Insurance

   Recommend various types of insurance applicable to the hobby at preferential rates. Find Out More >

4. Proficiency Scheme

   A Proficiency Scheme, to help members become more knowledgeable, allowing then to get greater enjoyment from the hobby. Find Out More >

5. AGM Assistance

   An assistance scheme that provides organisations with financial help to up-grade their facilities and hold a Society AGM and gathering. Find Out More >

6. Legacies & Donations

   A legacies and donations service. Find Out More >

7. Publications

   Various publications to help members get the most out of their hobby. Find Out More >

8. Pattern Bank

          The Society has a range of good quality patterns available for members to borrow,

     9.  Merchandise Sales

             The Society sells a range of clothing and other goods appropriate to the hobby 

   10.  Safety Guidence

                The RIDDOR guidance on reporting of rail accidents.

            Please note whilst the above document is very useful it is now out of date and the proper channels are set out here:                           http://www.rail-reg.gov.uk/server/show/ConWebDoc.9108

           The publication by the HSE of the document entitled “Passenger - carrying miniature railways - Guidance on safe practice”   (HSG216 ISBN 0 - 7176 - 2035 was helpful- Now out of print but see the link below)”

A copy of HSG216  can be downloaded here.

The links in this Guidence section will take you to government sites outwith our control.

The documents are published under the Open Government Licence