"Miniature Giants Of Steam" - Eastleigh Lakeside Railway - 13/06/2026

Today, An opportunity presented itself for a morning venture to Lakeside country park to pop in for the ELMRs “Miniature Giants of steam” gala. Featuring former fleet members, a familiar face from last years gala event and 3 of their flagship bullocks, this was a bonanza of 10 1/4 inch giants, designed to replicate standard gauge locomotives similar to that of the bluebells giants of steam event. Visiting engines included: Chapelon Nord 231E Compound No.3.1192 (Courtesy of the Simkins Family) No.6220 "Coronation" (Courtesy of the South Downs Light Railway) 8 ¼ no. 815 “Carolyn” (Courtesy of the Bankside Miniature Railway) * not featured, ran on a very short section of track at parkway station. Home fleet: No. 1001 The Monarch No. 1002 The Empress No. 2005 Silver Jubilee No. 4498 Sir Nigel Gresley Although I could only stay for 2 hours before commitments elsewhere had to take priority (work haha), there was plenty to see and I hope you enjoy these clips :)