Dudley Zoo Miniature Railway (the DZR)

Overview
The railway first planned out in 1937, built in 1938 and opened later in June 1938. It was lifted (the track was removed) in 1992.

Cost
It cost £2,000 (1938 prices) to build.

Rolling stock and drivers
The original 2 steam locomotives, Lady Sonia and Sir Richard, were built by G& S Light Engineering, of Stourbridge. They wieghed 2 tonnes and were driven by retired Great Western Railway drivers, Frank Bellamy and Harry Rempton. They were of the 15 inch gauge. It carried up to 150 people per journey 10 small coaches.

The steam loco Katie and some new carrages had joined the feat by 1957.

Some parts of the rolling stock went in to storage. Some RapidoRail railcar ex-Flamingoland, Dudley Zoo, Rhyl and were in long-term storage in a UK rail depot during 2012.

Facilities
It included 3 miniature platforms, 2 bridges, 2 sidings and a engine shed (which was little more than a over long garden shed).

The signaling system was turned off after over 40 years use.

Route
The 1 mile ran through a wooded area from the Brown bear ravine to the Castle Hill Tecton entrance