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Plowman's Railroad

Plowman's Railroad operates the collection of 7+1⁄4 in (184 mm) gauge American outline steam and diesel locomotives from the former Dobwalls Adventure Park and is located at Plowmans Garden Nursery &

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Typical visit
1 h–2.5 h
Best time of year
Spring & summer (Apr–Sep)

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Plowman's Railroad operates the collection of 7+1⁄4 in (184 mm) gauge American outline steam and diesel locomotives from the former Dobwalls Adventure Park and is located at Plowmans Garden Nursery & Plant Centre Ltd, West Parley, Ferndown, Dorset. The rolling stock has since been sold and shipped to Australia and the railway is now run by the West Parley Miniature Engineering Society. This railway has now closed following the complete collapse of the Garden Centre.

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Plowman's Railroad operates the collection of 7+1⁄4 in (184 mm) gauge American outline steam and diesel locomotives from the former Dobwalls Adventure Park and is located at Plowmans Garden Nursery & Plant Centre Ltd, West Parley, Ferndown, Dorset. The rolling stock has since been sold and shipped to Australia and the railway is now run by the West Parley Miniature Engineering Society. This railway has now closed following the complete collapse of the Garden Centre.

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Coordinates
50.7798, -1.8715

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Where is Plowman's Railroad?
Plowman's Railroad is in South West England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 50.7798°, -1.8715°.