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All aboard! The suburban section hiding a miniature railway

Over the last 11 years, Ian Jones has painstakingly recreated a fully functional miniature railway on his section.

Last updated: 11 February 2026 | 3 min read

Calling into the station.

There are 10 tunnels.

There's a boardwalk through the mature trees.

There’s a log burner to warm up winters.

The house bus can be used as a bach.

It's been a lifelong hobby for Jones.

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