The Canberra Miniature Railway provides facilities for both enthusiasts and qualified engineers and similar occupations to build and operate a full range of small experimental and mechanical or electrical machines and instruments. Principal activity surrounds the operation and continuing construction of the Canberra Miniature Railway involving a far greater range of acivities and enthusiasts. The railway consists of a range of track gauges between 7 1/4 and 2 inches. There are two ground level tracks using some combined facilities and a permanent raised level track with four gauges.