Services & Track standards

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

Track Standards

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

Insurance

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

Proficiency Scheme

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

Donations

Donations to the Society. Find Out More >

Publications

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

Pattern Bank

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

Merchandise Sales

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

Safety Guidance

Passenger Carrying Miniature Railways – Guidance on Safe Practice published by the Health and Safety Executive; although  now out of print is still regarded as the current source of initial advice on construction and operation with regard to satisfying the safety case of such operations. (Reference HSG 216 ISBN 0  7176 2035 2)

Whilst this guidance is out of print it can still be down loaded from www.nameng.org.uk/images/Legislation_and_Safety.../HSG216.pdf

It is still our understanding that in the event of any incident that involves HSE investigation this guide will be used as a reference and in  the case of most insurance policies there is an expectation that the miniature railway concerned will be operated in accordance with this guide.

HS 2020- Managing health and safety at passenger-carrying minature railways is now the only source of information.

Available from chairman@sevenandaquarter.org  at a cost of £4.00 inc P&P

It is  our understanding that in the event of any incident that involves HSE investigation this guide will be used as a reference and in  the case of most insurance policies there is an expectation that the miniature railway concerned will be operated in accordance with this guide.