A 7+1⁄4-inch gauge railway is a miniature railway that uses the gauge of 7+1⁄4 in (184 mm). It is mainly used in clubs, amusement parks and as a backyard railway.
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Locomotives include steam, electric and diesel types. Most are built to an individual design but some are built from kits.
7+1⁄4 in (184 mm) Gauge railways are owned by clubs or can be privately owned.