The Early days on the Bluebell Railway Gallery
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The Bluebell Railway was the first standard gauge passenger railway in the world to be operated by enthusiasts when it opened in 1960 between Sheffield Park and Horsted Keynes in Sussex. For four years I lived within easy reach of the line. Sadly all my colour photos were taken on 35mm slide film whose quality is poor by present-day standards. Here is a brief interim selection.
Showing 6 items:
01 - Two Class P's with a single coach
02 - 'The Blue Belle' returns to London
03 - The Adams tank with the 'Chesham' set
04 - The newly-arrived E4
05 - The 'Dukedog' still in black
06 - Aveling Porter apparition
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13th August 2008
For the peak season the North Norfolk Railway is hosting the G.W.R.-designed 0-6-0PT No. 1638 from the K.& E.S.R. Although it arrived near the end of July, personal restraints and poor weather have so far prevented me from getting to see it. Also from mid-August there will be a repeat visit of the Furness Railway Trust's G.W.R. 0-6-2T No. 5643. Let's hope it faces uphill this time! - Website Restored on
29th June 2008
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