Heritage Railways - Bluebell Railway

Take a scenic journey on this heritage railway through the delightful Sussex Weald on the edge of Ashdown Forest. The Bluebell Railway was the very first standard gauge former British Railways line to re-open privately in the UK, opening in 1960 and named after the spring flowers to be found in abundance at the lineside. The original five-mile route from Sheffield Park to Horsted Keynes was extended in sections from 1988 to 2013 and now runs for 11 miles to the market town of East Grinstead and linking with the national network. Another significant milestone includes the initial steaming and running of the newly-constructed replica LBSCR Atlantic Beachy Head in July 2024. The railway boasts one of the finest collections of vintage steam locomotives and carriages, many of which were preserved straight out of service from BR. This album, which includes a mixture of colour and black-and-white images, illustrates the line’s great appeal to enthusiasts and visitors alike.