Steam trains operate daily from april to october see timetables for additional services and exceptions. As a child, planned visits to the bluebell line were anticipated with much excitement that would build up as the date approached, all the while devouring books, leaflets, magazines and brochures containing pictures an articles of its incredible fleet of stock. Its designed to fill the gap for anyone missing their steam train rides or visits to the bluebell railway. Bluebell railway workers this gallery is not really about the trains, it is a rogues gallery of my own photos dedicated to the hardworking people who serve the bluebell railway so well. Drive a steam train train driving experiences into the. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. The bluebell railway was the first preserved standard gauge passenger line in the world and now runs steam trains on a 22. Operated almost entirely by volunteers from all walks of life, the line is east anglias premier heritage railway. It uses steam trains which operate between sheffield park and east grinstead, with intermediate stations at horsted keynes and kingscote. After the chase, they found the cricket ball nestled under a pile of straw and takes a flatbed with caroline on it and the game of cricket was played to an. Ever wanted to drive a steam train at bluebell railway.
The world famous bluebell railway originally opened in 1882 and runs for 11 miles along the border between east and west sussex. Joseph broom 2016 website design by anglebury press ltd. This heritage railway is close to haywards heath, gatwick airport, uckfield, brighton and lewes. Bluebell railway museum visitor personal histories.
The first preserved standard gauge steamoperated passenger railway in the world to operate a public service the society ran its first train on 7 august 1960, le. From the smart victorian seaside resort of sheringham to the georgian town of holt, the north norfolk railway runs through the countys most stunning coastal scenery. Steam train on bluebell railway, horsted keynes, west sussex, england, uk q no. Bluebell railway 2for1 tickets when you travel by train to east grinstead.
The bluebell railway runs steamhauled passenger trains across 11 miles from sheffield park to east grinstead, calling at horsted keynes and kingscote. See the bluebell railway as the driver sees it, thanks to the locomotive crew. Footplate taster experiences bluebell railway in sussex. Rusty to the rescue thomas the tank engine wikia fandom. Aug 27, 2015 two steam train enthusiasts, chris hunford and ben coughlan, have organised a charity raffle, inviting two people to drive a steam train at the bluebell railway, planned for the afternoon of saturday 12 th september. Two steam train enthusiasts, chris hunford and ben coughlan, have organised a charity raffle, inviting two people to drive a steam train at the bluebell railway, planned for the afternoon of saturday 12 th september. The locomotive department is broadly split into two parts. Ms of some ladies in victorian costume walking through the station entrance. Driving experience bluebell railway, uckfield traveller. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Bluebell driver, clive groome, rob morland a1slt and bluebell.
The bluebell railway preservation society completed an initial extension from horsted keynes to kingscote in 1994, which included relaying track through sharpthorne tunnel 731 yards, the longest on a uk heritage railway and is now working to reinstate the remaining two miles of line from kingscote to east grinstead. Bluebell railway branch train bricks driver fireman francis fuller goods shed havant image hayling billy trail upgrade hayling gas company hayling island railway society hayling seaside railway hayling station changes hayling station image hb50 horse races iow steam railway lbscr engine map mixed train narrow gauge railway old railway carriages. We saw woods, foals pheasants and people on the journey. The bluebell railway is a heritage line running for 11 mi along the border between east and west sussex, england, run by the bluebell railway preservation society. The tablet is clearly endorsed with the names of the section it belongs to.
The bluebells golden arrow is a salute to the famous boat train which ran between london victoria and dover for the southern railway. Bluebell railway drivers eye view sheffield park to. Driver experience day at the bluebell railway youtube. Bucolic sussex is an ideal place for kids to let off steam, especially if you shunt them to east grinstead and the recently added northern terminus of one of the uks oldest heritage railways. The chance to spend a day at a heritage railway surrounded by steam and diesel locomotives is pure nostalgia and loved by all ages. Come along and experience firsthand firing and driving one the railway s fleet of historic steam engines b. Payment may need to be taken in advance of reaching your final destination. Cu of the sign above the entrance reading bluebell railway preservation society. A steam train ride on the bluebell is one of the top things to do with kids on holiday for a day out in sussex the line crosses the border between east sussex and west sussex, and is not far from surrey. Bluebell railway volunteer nicholas owen recently joined his colleagues in brighton to help celebrate the volks electric railway s endofservice for 2016 run. The bluebell engines are loved by the men who drive them, i dont think youll ever see a grumpy steam train driver, it must be an amazing feeling to ride the plate. Book well in advance for our train driving experiences though, as demand is.
Things to do with kids or children on holiday or vacation for a day out in east sussex and west sussex. The walk is along flat ground, but may be a bit wet under foot and is 8km 5miles in length. Steam train driving and footplate rides are amongst our most popular activities. See the bluebell railway as the driver sees it, thanks to the locomotive crew and the bluebell railway kindly granting permission to attach a camera to locomotive no. The bluebell railway is a heritage line running for 11 mi 17.
When she was a child her father was a loco driver and at that time engine crews were allowed, and probably encouraged, to bring their sons to see the locomotives and experience something of. Bluebell railway home page of this popular steam railway. The driver didnt have breakfast so he cooked it with the fire on the train. Enjoy les the route ts name is as the zip file and should be unzipped to your route folder. An engine driver and firemen at the bluebell railway, a. Largest collection of southern steam locomotives, one of the top 10 tourist attractions in sussex. Our searchable database is meant as a helpful guide only. East grinstead to sheffield park, cab view hastings demu. Commentator says most workers here are amateurs, but one engine driver works for british railways. Come along and experience firsthand firing and driving one the railways fleet of historic steam engines b. Everyone wants to be a train driver so heres your chance to get a taste for the footplate 2019 dates on sale now at. Please confirm all details of the experiences offered with the railway, footplate experience cannot be held responsible for any errors in. As a result its equipped with some wonderfully antiquated rolling stock, including some utterly gorgeous 1890s compartments and a 19 observation car.
Standing on the bridge as one of the powerful steam locomotives travels beneath you, definitely is an exciting experience. Now returned to service and are unique as a closecoupled set of vintage carriages. Members of the bluebell railway preservation society are eligible to volunteer to work in the locomotive department. A tenyearold boy with a terminal illness has been granted his wish of a life time to become a train driver for the day. Bluebell railway one of the best family days out in. This heritage railway is close to haywards heath, gatwick airport, uckfield, brighton and lewes, in the ashdown forestmid sussex area of.
Bluebell railway cornish mine images history in black and. The perfect experience for anyone whos ever dreamed of being an engine driver. The bluebell railway preservation society completed the extension from horsted keynes to kingscote in april 1994, relaying track through sharpthorne tunnel, which at 731 yards or 668 metres is the longest on a uk heritage railway. You will need my latest free bluebell railway asset pack the rolling stock used may not be listed above, so the scenarios will probably fail, you will need to create your own with what you have. Rusty is initially unsure but asks what the problem is, which turns out to be that. Tornado at the bluebell railway the a1 steam locomotive trust. Jul 28, 2015 bucolic sussex is an ideal place for kids to let off steam, especially if you shunt them to east grinstead and the recently added northern terminus of one of the uks oldest heritage railways. It is managed by the bluebell railway preservation society.
Bbpcbe from alamys library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors. The restoration team were the recipient of the heritage railways associations award as overall winner of their 20067 carriage competition. C1 was at the bluebell railway from 15 may 1977 to 4 may 2004. Passengers would leave the pullman train at dover in readiness for their ferry crossing to calais in france. You will also need my bluebell railway asset packs, which are free, to be loaded into a assets bluebell railway scenery folder i havent tried uploading these files before so i hope all goes according to plan and you can enjoy this route. Sep 03, 2011 bluebell railway branch train bricks driver fireman francis fuller goods shed havant image hayling billy trail upgrade hayling gas company hayling island railway society hayling seaside railway hayling station changes hayling station image hb50 horse races iow steam railway lbscr engine map mixed train narrow gauge railway old railway carriages. When the signal went down and percy was wrong about that, stepney arrived with a chorus of cheers from sodors population and whistles from both percy and douglas. The railway runs steam trains on about 23 of the days in each year. Lewes to sheffield park bluebell railway 5 ways to. With their huge collection of nice and comfortable steam trains, bluebell railway conveys their customers all over the uk at inexpensive costs while at the same time offering the best quality of service on and off board. Aug 30, 2014 the bluebell society ran the first steamoperated passenger service on 7 august 1960, two years after british rail closed the line, but until last year it was isolated from the national rail network.
The bluebell railway will be running some a very special days for lovers of steam. We will start at horsted keynes station and walk northwards near the bluebell railway, occasionally crossing it and with a good chance of seeing the trains. Steam trains between sheffield park, horsted keynes and east grinstead. The bluebell railway is an 11 mi heritage line almost entirely in west sussex in england, except for sheffield park which is in east sussex. Every spring, rusty enjoys visiting far away places, especially the bluebell railway where rusty thinks there is no better place to visit. I thought it might be useful to do the same now that the railway is complete, with a view to getting the information out to everyone on rmweb. The extension of the bluebell railway opened this morning but before the first steam engine took to the tracks in east grinstead we spoke to its driver russ hubner and funding director roger kelly. Bluebell railway volunteer nicholas owen recently joined his colleagues in brighton to help celebrate the volks electric railways endofservice for 2016 run.
We will have a break at west hoathly,and those who are keen can. Train driver daniel has a day to remember at bluebell railway mid. Percy was cross with the scottish engine and tells about the bluebell railway in sussex where engines are cared for and being safe. It uses steam trains which operate between sheffield park and east grinstead, with intermediate stations at horsted keynes and kingscote the first preserved standard gauge steam. The bluebell times is packed with news, quizzes, puzzles and games to keep you informed and entertained while the railway is closed. Take the kids to the bluebell railway, east sussex travel. I have created some scenarios, one of which is a two train quick drive. The victorian ladies walk along the platform beside a steam train named stepney and chat with the driver before getting into a carriage. Then our full steam ahead day might just be what you have. You will also need my bluebell railway asset packs, which are free, to be loaded into a assetsbluebell railway scenery folder i havent tried uploading these files before so i hope all goes according to plan and you can enjoy this route. With so many shapes and patterns around the bluebell railway its always good to look for the unusual angles. Two people take control of steam locomotive secr pclass 178 60 tank engine at sheffield park on the bluebell railway, running backwards.
High quality bluebell railway gifts and merchandise. In railway signalling, a tablet or token, depending on the form of it employed on the railway is a physical object which an engine driver is required to have or see before entering onto a particular section of single track. The nrm have indicated that c1s return to sussex is possible in the future. Oct 06, 2018 the bluebell s golden arrow is a salute to the famous boat train which ran between london victoria and dover for the southern railway. Bluebell railway uckfield 2020 all you need to know. Hi guys, during the rebuilding of the extension, we had regular updates about what was going on the railway. High angle ls of an electric diesel train speeding through the countryside as commentator talks of the modernisation of the railways. Come and meet friendly railway staff in period clothing, visit our excellent museum exhibitions and see original working signal boxes and.
The bluebell society ran the first steamoperated passenger service on 7 august 1960, two years after british rail closed the line, but until last year it was isolated from the national rail network. Bluebell railway cornish mine images history in black. Bluebell railway london attractions with train tickets. Lewes to sheffield park bluebell railway 5 ways to travel. Tablet exchange thomas the tank engine wikia fandom. I hope to add more faces in future, so next time you see someone pointing a lens at you, dont forget to smile cos it may be me. Most volunteers opt for one or other of these, although there are many who do both.
Alternatively, park at or take the train to east grinstead station, where you can catch a short bus service to kingscote station. A tablet system is used for single lines because of the greater risk of collision in the event. The walk is mostly through farmland, woodland and the grounds of stately homes. The bluebell railway has always been one of my favourite places. In addition to his volunteer work for our railway, nicholas is a volunteer driver for the volks railway. Take the kids to the bluebell railway, east sussex. Bluebell railway workers photo gallery by dave c sgt. The bluebell railway was the very first heritage steam railway to open in britain, in 1960, and got in on the act before the others. The driver of stepney didnt realise this although he thinks that the jokers wanted a race. Members of the bluebell railway preservation society are eligible to volunteer to. Stepney the bluebell engine awdrys railway series wiki.
Book well in advance for our train driving experiences though, as demand is high. One morning, while rusty is being refueled, thomas passes by, remarking that rustys driver looks worried. I hope to add more faces in future, so next time you see someone pointing a. It is situated at sheffield park station on platform 2. It is a fascinating museum with exhibits to engage and intrigue all visitors from small children upwards. Rusty to the rescue is the fifteenth episode of the fourth series. Tornado at the bluebell railway the a1 steam locomotive. Drive a steam train train driving experiences into the blue. We went on a train that needed 10 shovels of coal to go to east grinstead. Bluebell railway thomas the tank engine wikia fandom.
Bluebell railway extension attracts thousands more visitors. The museum is one of the highlights of a visit to the bluebell railway. Bluebell driver, clive groome, rob morland a1slt and bluebell chairman, roy watts stephen garratt. An engine driver and firemen at the bluebell railway, a preserved rail line in sussex england. The train will comprise 4 carriages for the exclusive use of the participants. Stepney the bluebell engine is the eighteenth book of the railway series. On the 14th of february 2017, we as a class went on a school trip to the bluebell railway. At the north end of sharpthorne tunnel, the line passes through the site of the former west hoathly railway station. Audio footage recorded in the rear cab motor coach 60116 mountfield because the driver was being conducted over the bluebell railway by a bluebell routeconductor. Mix through to ms of a steam train name on the side reads primrose coming along the track to join up with some carriages. Tornado on the first train of the day, near horsted house farm, sunday 3rd august 2014 stephen garratt. Purchased by the bluebell railway in 1961, and used until withdrawn in the late 1960s in need of major attention. Recently a woman visitor told us of a clandestine visit to a busy loco shed.
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