The Bluebell Railway
The Bluebell Railway, originally part of the 1880s line from East Grinstead to Lewes, is the earliest standard gauge passenger route to be taken over by enthusiasts and is the model for the myriad subsequently launched preservation societies. Originally opened at Shefield Park in 1960, it has gradually lengthened it's route northwards. Now terminating on the outskirts of East Grinstead at Kingscote, only the stately, victorian, brick viaduct and bridges now separate the line from it's intended eventual destination, the main line East Grinstead station.
92240, the engine pulling our train on our visit (1/5/99), returning to pull the train out of Kingscote (left), the same at Sheffield Park (right). A small visitor gets his first introduction to steam (SR Bulleid Q1 No C1)(bottom).
75207 in steam outside the engine sheds at Sheffield Park.
Station Master's Office, Sheffield Park (right) and the train guard returning to duty, Sheffield Park. (left)
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