In September 2008 the group celebrates 25 years of its members being involved with the operation of miniature railways. Left photograph was taken in September 1983 when the first locomotive ventured down the short length of track at what was then called the Sandtoft Transport Centre "The Home of the Trolleybus" hence the name the Sandtoft Miniature Railway. After operating difficulties at the museum in May 2000 the group then transferred their members and rolling stock to Thorne Memorial Park Miniature Railway operated by the Doncaster & District Model Engineering Society. Over the years the SMR group has lost some of its members due to age and re-location. The rolling stock still gives good service at Thorne as can be seen on the photograph above with SMR member David Stubbins at the controls of the steam locomotive "Remus" that operated at Sandtoft from 1985--2000. In the background we can just see Stuart Lamming with clip board controlling the train departures at the 2008 Summer Festival Event. 
For the last eight years the SMR members have found a good home at Thorne. From September 2008 our members are now planning to hold a series of events to commemorate the 25 years of  the existence of the Sandtoft Miniature Railway Group . We will put more information on this website as it becomes available.