The Bluebell Railway

The Bluebell Railway was the first preserved standard gauge passenger railway in the United Kingdom, re-opening part of the Lewes to East Grinstead line in 1960 which was once part of the London Brighton & South Coast Railway. The preservation of this fine country branch line is outstanding, with its steam locomotives, coaches, goods stock, signalling, stations and operating practices taking you back to a bye-gone era.

Currently the railway is working hard to get to East Grinstead with the new station open, however the Imberhorn rubbish tip is standing in the way. Many fund raising appeals are underway to make this dream a reality your help is still required. Meanwhile at Sheffield Park the new carriage shed and museum are being built on platform two proving that even after fifty years of operations there is no standing still.

As well at regular running days there are several special events each year which run a more intensive service and offer additional features. If you feel you may like to become a volunteer at the railway why not join one of the special volunteer open days to get a feel of the various jobs on offer around the railway.

Fenchurch with a mixed goods train at Rocks cutting.		Blackmoor Vale departs Horsted Keynes.