Bluebell Railway General Discussion

34059 - A
73082 - B
80151 - WR (GAL on Sunday)

Tom

 

Thank you

 

Bluebell on Parade event details and timetable have been published. As theorised, Pullmans included with SR stock. I think nearly every available coach will be out during the weekend?

Sunday cavalcade too - that was unexpected.

https://www.bluebell-railway.com/special/bluebell-on-parade/

 

I did say it was going to be good

The only operational coaches not running at some point over the weekend (to my knowledge) are 4957, 16012, 25728, Car 54 and the Great Northern Saloon. I believe this will also be the first time RBR 1674 runs in normal passenger service again after its overhaul, not counting Golden Arrow services.

 

For BRPS members, the EGM / AGM documents are now online (and will be posted to members), including candidates for Trustee elections. Also included are an extract from the PLC accounts (the full accounts have been uploaded to the Companies' House website). The format is somewhat different from previous years, but I think quite helpful in putting rather more context around the numbers, particularly the variation in numbers from year to year. 2025 looks to have been a more positive year than 2024 financially, though as the accompanying directors' report makes clear, that doesn't take the pressure off the need to address the underlying financial pressure.

https://www.bluebell-railway.com/brps/brps-members-notices-and-documents/

Tom

 

Is the LSWR Brake Third back from its stay in the North East by then or is it staying there until later in the year?

Peter

 

I think it is staying all Summer - I heard 6 months. It’s not listed in any of the sets for Bluebell on Parade and it would certainly be included there if available.

Tom

 

Sadly, I am unaware of any planned operation for 1520 at the Bluebell in 2026. Things can and do change, though. We can always hope....

 

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MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT

How good is this!!!

The High Weald Steam Working Weekend team are immensely excited to announce that the Bluebell Railway's Manning Wardle 0-6-0T "Sharpthorn" of 1877 will be joining the party at Freshfield Mill farm

Early this morning, "Sharpthorn" was picked up from Horsted Keynes Station where by the two 6NHP singles "Jess" and "Endurance", showcasing the true power of steam

The 4 mile journey from Horsted Keynes to the rally site went without fault and provided some incredible photo's/ video's as the pair made their way to site

This engine helped to built the railway in the 1880s and has since become one of the Railway's most interesting assets

A huge well done to the High Weald team, and a special thanks to Daniel Robertson for spearheading the project

A big thank you to the Bluebell Railway for allowing us the loan of "Sharpthorn", she's going to look right at home at Freshfield Mill farm

This is truly an incredible achievement and something we cannot wait to share with you

Expect to see this old girl on heavy haulage duties with a host of engines

Bring on next weekend!

Keep an eye out for the official photos tomorrow from our photographer Oliver Moore Photography and the incredible Liv Cottingham Photography ✨️

Photo's courtesy of Dan Robertson✨️

 

Some more photos here: https://www.facebook.com/permalink....durC6wo9xehaPYoRhTXytuiFDMl&id=61575650620835

Tom