It follows months of hard work over the autumn and winter to get the overgrown train tracks into a fit state.
Further plans include turning the middle area into a family picnic area, continuing the parameter fences round the site and a mid way station, (for use on planned Christmas specials.
“We also are looking into opening the railway up for private children’s birthday parties.”
The railway is situated in the upper park, near to the Buckshole Reservoir, with easy access from St Helens Road.
The new railway will be officially opened on Saturday February at 11am. The site is being opened by the mayor and other guests, from 10.30am onwards.
Once opened the railway will be open every Saturday and Sunday throughout the year, bank holidays (excluding Christmas Day) and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday’s during the school holidays. Rides will be £1 per person.
