Latest news about the Bluebell Railway in East Sussex. The Bluebell Railway runs from Sheffield Park to East Grinstead, where it joins up to the mainline up to South Croydon. The Bluebell Railway often hold annual galas including their popular Diesel Gala and Giants of Steam events, both of which frequently see popular visiting locomotives. These visiting trains draw crowds from all over the country. You can find out about upcoming Bluebell Railway events and galas here as we post them below.
Bluebell Railway Giants of Steam 2019 in pictures Bluebell Railway held their annual Giants of Steam gala on Friday 11th to Sunday 13th of October 2019, with a number of the bigger engines taking center stage. 5 steam locomotives powered the Giants of Steam 2019 gala, with an impressive 4 set timetable. BR Standard Class …
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Bluebell Railway Giants of Steam 2019 Visiting Locomotives Announced The Bluebell Railway have announced their planned lineup for the Giants of Steam autumn gala this October 2019 – and it’s a big one! BR Pacific 70000 Britannia will visit the line alongside LMS Coronation Class 6233 Duchess of Sutherland, starring with Bluebell Railway’s own larger …
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Where to see LNER 61306 ‘Mayflower’ on Saturday 23rd March 2019 See 61306 B1 Class LNER Mayflower in London and Sussex this Saturday 23rd March as it heads from Southend to The Bluebell Railway. Mayflower 61306 departs Southend East in Essex, at 0745 (approx), picking up at Rainham (0830), and Barking (0840) on the way …
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In Pictures: Bluebell Railway Giants of Steam gala 2018 People from all over the country came to the Bluebell Railway last weekend for the annual Giants of Steam gala, featuring visiting steam locomotive 60009 A4 Union of South Africa – a chance to see the popular locomotive before it’s owner retires it into a museum …
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Steam Locomotive 73082 Camelot Makes Rare Move on Mainline Today. A rare Steam locomotive movement will be taking place today on the rail network. Bluebell Railway’s resident Standard 5 Camelot locomotive will be hauled by West Coast Railway Company’s diesel class 37 668 from East Grinstead (Bluebell Railway) to Bishops Lydeard (West Somerset Railway). Currently …
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Two popular steam engines will be visiting Sussex in October During the weekend of 12th – 14th of October, two popular steam engines will be visiting the Bluebell Railway for their annual Giants Of Steam event. UPDATED: The lineup of visiting locomotives at Bluebell Railway Giants of Steam gala features: 60009 ‘Union of South Africa’ …
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