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13/06/2023 Kerr's Miniature Railway: Ride the rails and remember Arbroath attraction [The Courier] The railway drew thousands of visitors to Arbroath each summer after opening in June 1935 and postcards from the little line winged their way to all four corners of the globe. (Permalink) Kerr's Miniature Railway Arbroath West Links: In March 2022, major reinforcement is taking place on the main line at Arbroath, alongside Kerr's model railway, which can just be seen in the foreground and from where the rails on the embankment ori ... Duncan Ross 01/03/2022 Arbroath West Links: Kerr's Miniature Railway seen on 03/04/1961. This line is to the south of the main line railway just west of Arbroath station. David Murray-Smith 03/04/1961 The Courier
25/03/2022 Network Rail east coast main line works leave trail of destruction at former Arbroath miniature railway [The Courier] Arbroath's former miniature railway has been left like a bomb has hit it after a project to shore up the adjacent east coast main line. (Permalink) Arbroath Kerr's Miniature Railway Arbroath West Links: Material delivered to Arbroath in March 2022 as part of the major reinforcement of the line down the side of Kerr's model railway. Duncan Ross 01/03/2022 Arbroath West Links: In March 2022, major reinforcement is taking place on the main line at Arbroath, alongside Kerr's model railway, which can just be seen in the foreground and from where the rails on the embankment ori ... Duncan Ross 01/03/2022 The Courier
20/07/2021 Trip back in time: Kerrs miniature railway in Arbroath [The Courier] Each week we take you on a trip back in time with a selection of photographs taken from DC Thomson's vast archives. (Permalink) Kerr's Miniature Railway Arbroath West Links: On shed at Kerr's Miniature railway in 1997. After many years of service the line unfortunately finally closed after services on Sunday 11th October 2020. Bill Roberton //1997 Arbroath West Links: Scene on Kerr's Miniature Railway in the 1960s. Aitken Scott // The Courier
17/02/2021 I am really very sad: Arbroath miniature railway owner reveals lost chance to bring back attraction [The Courier] The former owner of Arbroath's miniature railway believes his last chance to bring back the tourist attraction has been taken from him. (Permalink) Kerr's Miniature Railway Arbroath West Links: 'Ivor' and Kerr's Miniature Railway train in 1997. It remains to be seen what wil happen to the stock and equipment since the line closed in October 2020. Bill Roberton //1997 Arbroath West Links: Kerr's Miniature Railway seen on 03/04/1961. This line is to the south of the main line railway just west of Arbroath station. David Murray-Smith 03/04/1961 Arbroath West Links: The <I>Great Britain II</I> railtour leaves Arbroath southbound on Sunday 12 April running alongside <I>Kerr's Miniature railway</I> hauled by 45407 and 45231. Sandy Steele 12/04/2009 The Courier Kerr's Miniature Railway Kerr's Miniature Railway
12/10/2020 End of the line: Hundreds bid farewell to Arbroaths beloved miniature railway [Evening Telegraph] Hundreds of people gathered to bid a fond farewell as a much-loved Arbroath attraction reached the end of the line. (Permalink) Kerr's Miniature Railway Evening Telegraph Courier
10/10/2020 Take a look at Scotland's oldest miniature railway as they announce they are closing their doors [The Scotsman] A beloved seaside holiday attraction for many Scots, Kerr's Miniature Railway has announced that it is closing down. (Permalink) Kerr's Miniature Railway The Scotsman
09/10/2020 Engines being primed for final farewell to Arbroath miniature railway [The Courier] The final steam whistle will sound on Arbroaths seafront miniature railway this weekend following 10 decades in the dedicated hands of one family. (Permalink) Kerr's Miniature Railway The Courier
08/10/2020 Scotland's oldest miniature railway closes in Arbroath this weekend after passengers dwindle [Scotsman] Kerr's Miniature Railway, a seaside holiday staple for generations of Scots, will shut down on Sunday after losing its appeal among todays visitors to the Angus town. (Permalink) Kerr's Miniature Railway Arbroath West Links: NB 4.4.2T 67489 passing Kerrs Miniature Railway on Arbroath - Dundee local in July 1953. G H Robin collection by courtesy of the Mitchell Library, Glasgow 18/07/1953 Scotsman
03/10/2020 'Bittersweet' farewell for Scotland's oldest miniature railway [BBC News] The 85-year-old attraction plans a 'big send-off' after falling visitor numbers force its closure. (Permalink) Kerr's Miniature Railway Arbroath West Links: Kerr's Miniature Railway seen on 03/04/1961. This line is to the south of the main line railway just west of Arbroath station. David Murray-Smith 03/04/1961 Arbroath West Links: The <I>Great Britain II</I> railtour leaves Arbroath southbound on Sunday 12 April running alongside <I>Kerr's Miniature railway</I> hauled by 45407 and 45231. Sandy Steele 12/04/2009 Arbroath West Links: NB 4.4.2T 67489 passing Kerrs Miniature Railway on Arbroath - Dundee local in July 1953. G H Robin collection by courtesy of the Mitchell Library, Glasgow 18/07/1953 BBC News
19/08/2020 Remembering Scotland's oldest miniature railway as it makes its last call for passengers - The Courier [The Courier] It's the end of the line for Scotland's oldest miniature railway with dwindling visitor numbers forcing the closure of the Arbroath attraction after 85 years in operation. Kerr's Miniature Railway in the town's West Links Park will make its last call for passengers at the end of September. Gayle Ritchie takes a trip down memory lane with pictures of the railway in its heyday. (Permalink) Kerr's Miniature Railway Arbroath West Links: Kerr's Miniature Railway seen on 03/04/1961. This line is to the south of the main line railway just west of Arbroath station. David Murray-Smith 03/04/1961 Arbroath West Links: The <I>Great Britain II</I> railtour leaves Arbroath southbound on Sunday 12 April running alongside <I>Kerr's Miniature railway</I> hauled by 45407 and 45231. Sandy Steele 12/04/2009 The Courier
10/08/2020 End of the line for Scotlands oldest miniature railway as it announces its closure due to dwindling visitor numbers [Evening Telegraph] The owner of a once-popular family attraction in Angus has announced dwindling visitor numbers has forced its closure. Kerrs Miniature Railway (KMR) in West Links Park in Arbroath will make its last call for passengers at the end of September after 85 years. Owner, John Kerr admitted it was the 'most awful decision' he had to make in his life as he gave a heartfelt message on social media. (Permalink) Kerr's Miniature Railway Arbroath West Links: The <I>Great Britain II</I> railtour leaves Arbroath southbound on Sunday 12 April running alongside <I>Kerr's Miniature railway</I> hauled by 45407 and 45231. Sandy Steele 12/04/2009 Arbroath West Links: NB 4.4.2T 67489 passing Kerrs Miniature Railway on Arbroath - Dundee local in July 1953. G H Robin collection by courtesy of the Mitchell Library, Glasgow 18/07/1953 Evening Telegraph Kerr's Miniature Railway
15/02/2014 Arbroath miniature railway's fate to be decided [Dundee Evening Telegraph] After a series of planning and safety rows, a generations-old family attraction in Arbroath is finally ready to expand. Angus Council's development standards committee will convene on Tuesday to decide the fate of Kerr's Miniature Railway, in Arbroath's West Links, which has been waiting a decision on its vital expansion for over eight months. John Kerr, the local attraction's 18-year-old owner and grandson of the railway's founder, applied to the council last year for permission to add nearly 250m of train track, two platforms and a new ticket booth, and says the 79-year-old family favourite may sink or swim based upon the council's decision. (Permalink) Kerr's Miniature Railway Arbroath West Links: The <I>Great Britain II</I> railtour leaves Arbroath southbound on Sunday 12 April running alongside <I>Kerr's Miniature railway</I> hauled by 45407 and 45231. Sandy Steele 12/04/2009 Arbroath West Links: NB 4.4.2T 67489 passing Kerrs Miniature Railway on Arbroath - Dundee local in July 1953. G H Robin collection by courtesy of the Mitchell Library, Glasgow 18/07/1953 Dundee Evening Telegraph
06/04/2013 Extension plans for Arbroath miniature railway run out of steam [Courier] Plans to extend Scotland's oldest miniature railway have hit the buffers as it opens for its 78th season. John Kerr, 17, operator of Kerr's Miniature Railway in Arbroath, voiced disappointment at the stuttering progress of a proposal to add extra length to the route. The attraction opened at the weekend and has enjoyed a solid start to the Easter holidays - however Mr Kerr remains concerned over the future of the business. (Permalink) Kerr's Miniature Railway Arbroath West Links: The <I>Great Britain II</I> railtour leaves Arbroath southbound on Sunday 12 April running alongside <I>Kerr's Miniature railway</I> hauled by 45407 and 45231. Sandy Steele 12/04/2009 Arbroath West Links: NB 4.4.2T 67489 passing Kerrs Miniature Railway on Arbroath - Dundee local in July 1953. G H Robin collection by courtesy of the Mitchell Library, Glasgow 18/07/1953 Courier
28/11/2011 Kerr's Miniature Railway has some big plans [Courier] Scotland's oldest miniature railway line is set to be extended, for only the second time in its history. (Permalink) Kerr's Miniature Railway Arbroath West Links: NB 4.4.2T 67489 passing Kerrs Miniature Railway on Arbroath - Dundee local in July 1953. G H Robin collection by courtesy of the Mitchell Library, Glasgow 18/07/1953 Courier
01/04/2011 Teenager takes charge of Kerr's miniature railway [Courier] Scotland's oldest miniature railway has been in the blood of the Kerr family for more than 75 years, and now, following the death of his father, a 15-year-old boy is set to move to the fore. (Permalink) Kerr's Miniature Railway Arbroath West Links: NB 4.4.2T 67489 passing Kerrs Miniature Railway on Arbroath - Dundee local in July 1953. G H Robin collection by courtesy of the Mitchell Library, Glasgow 18/07/1953 Courier