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Great Whipsnade Railway
Manning Wardle 0-6-2T No. 1 'Chevallier' and train arrive at Whipsnade Central Station
Overview
HeadquartersLondon
LocaleEngland
Dates of operation1970–present
Technical
Track gauge2 ft 6 in (762 mm)
Length2 miles (3.2 km)

The Great Whipsnade Railway, also known as The Jumbo Express, is an English, 2 ft 6 in (762 mm) narrow gauge heritage railway that operates within ZSL Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire, England.

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