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Pecorama.

PECO Ltd is the UK’s largest UK manufacturer of model railway tracks and accessories.

PECO’s Head Office and factory stand high on the hill overlooking Beer and Lyme Bay.Its grounds contain the celebrated PECORAMA gardens and  indoor model railway exhibition. There is also a model shop selling every thing a model railway enthusiast would want.

Much of Pecorama naturally has a railway theme, the model railway exhibition features numerous working model railway layouts and the Gardens are home to the famous Beer Heights Light Railway.

Powered by miniature steam and diesel locomotives, this 7¼-inch narrow gauge railway carries passengers along a mile long route passing through cuttings and embankments as well as a long purpose built tunnel the route giving passengers wonderful views of the village of Beer and Lyme Bay.

Beer Heights Light Railway

B.H.L.R the finest 7¼ inch gauge railway in Britain first opened to the public on the 14 July 1975 and a ride on the railway offers wonderful views over Lyme Bay to distant Portland Bill.

The line is now one mile in length and includes a lengthy tunnel, bridges, passing loop, extensive sidings, one so steeply graded as to zigzag down to the "Beer Mine", set in the hillside above Wild way Park, stock sheds, and a large well-equipped workshop.

There are two extensive children’s' play areas, the first suitable for younger children whereas the second is an adventure playground suitable for older children.

PECO Loco Week.

The busiest week of the year for the Beer Heights Light Railway is PECO Loco Week, with the entire Peco Fleet of steam, diesel and battery powered locomotives in operation, assisted by guest loco's running an intensive train service. in 2010 Loco week runs from Monday 23 - Friday 27 August.



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Pecorama Gardens & Beer Heights Light Railway Opening Times. Open from 29th March to 30th October 2010 as follows:. Monday to Friday:10.00 am - 5.30 pm Closing at 4.30 pm from 25 October.

Saturdays:3 April to 30 October - 10.00 am - 1.00 pm Closed Saturday afternoons.

Sundays:-4, 11 April, then 30 May to 12 September - 10.00 am - 5.30 pm.