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Jdwitts liked alts1985's post in the thread Bluebell Railway | Giants of Steam | 16th-18th October 2026.
My video from a brilliant weekend, huge thanks to all invloved. The crowds did take the edge of travelling at times on Saturday with young children in tow, however as an event it was superb. Saturday was spent at Kingscote, Sheffield Park then...
Oct 19, 2026 at 9:45 PM -
Jdwitts liked WorkingPressure225's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
10MPH TSR due to track condition from just north of West Hoathly Foot Crossing (ish) to New Coombe Bridge. It’s due to be relaid in January/February during the winter shutdown.
Oct 18, 2026 at 9:59 PM -
Jdwitts replied to the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
I notice there is currently a speed restriction at West Hoathly through some of the station site and across New Coombe bridge. I assume this is for winter tracklaying and hopefully there's nothing structurally wrong with the bridge itself?
Oct 18, 2026 at 7:45 PM -
Jdwitts replied to the thread Bluebell Railway | Giants of Steam | 16th-18th October 2026.
Big thanks to the Bluebell for a fantastic gala, I made a fairly last-minute decision to get up early and go yesterday after looking at the forecast. I understand the weather wasn't ideal for photographers, but for everything else it was perfect!...
Oct 18, 2026 at 7:40 PM -
Jdwitts liked Dan Hill's post in the thread Bluebell Railway | Giants of Steam | 16th-18th October 2026.
Even the last train up to East Grinstead with 92134 was virtually full, but emptied out for the return, certainly one of the busiest GoS days I've been to for a while. I managed to do round trips behind 71000 and 92134, plus 71000 up to HK and...
Oct 18, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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Jdwitts liked 6026 King John's post in the thread Bluebell Railway | Giants of Steam | 16th-18th October 2026.
Excellent day at the Bluebell as ever. Giants of Steam is always a highlight of the year for me, although it's also slightly sad as it's the last major gala of the season. As others have said, the railway was very busy today, but I wouldn't...
Oct 18, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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Jdwitts liked Paul42's post in the thread Bluebell Railway | Giants of Steam | 16th-18th October 2026.
It has the highest capacity seating of all the sets, although no standing, I have added capacity of all sets above. The set is stored overnight at Horsted. I do not think it has been an issue before, I have always managed to board at East...
Oct 18, 2026 at 7:29 PM
