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Venue and travel

The Railway Challenge takes place at Stapleford Miniature Railway (SMR), Stapleford Park, Stapleford near Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire, England. SMR is a private railway; the Institution of Mechanical Engineers has obtained permission to run this event from the SMR Trustees.

The full address for the venue is:

Stapleford Miniature Railway

Stapleford Park

Leicestershire

LE14 2SF

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Getting to Stapleford Miniature Railway and information on what to do upon arrival

By rail

The nearest rail station is Melton Mowbray station.

Please be advised that there is no public transport to the venue itself, you are recommended to travel the final part of the journey by taxi.

By car

The event takes place at Stapleford Miniature Railway, located in Stapleford Park near Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. SMR's postcode for satnavs is LE14 2SF. Please note there is also Stapleford in Nottinghamshire.

Route

Down Stapleford Lane towards Stapleford Hall off the B676 Melton to Saxby Road.

Continue over the railway bridge and carry on into a single carriageway with passing places.

Continue over the humpback bridge and past the old farmhouses on your left. The main entrance to the field is the double gates on the left hand side.

Please note: the railway cannot be accessed from Stapleford Hall (the hotel).

Parking

Parking is available on site. Once through the gates, continue up the track and park on the grass on the left hand side of the marquee to load/unload. Then return back to the demarcated parking area.

On arrival

You will need to collect your spectator badge and sign in with IMechE staff who will be situated in the marquee near the Station building.