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Last year, the Bluebell Railway held its inaugural Ghost Train theatrical experience. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/sussex-railway-to-host-fantastic-theatrical-ghost-train-this-autumn.html #BluebellRailway #sussex
Sussex railway to host Fantastic Theatrical Ghost Train this Autumn
Last year, the Bluebell Railway held its inaugural Ghost Train theatrical experience.
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February 10, 2026 at 1:20 PM
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East Sussex railway release Spring Steam Gala timetable https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/east-sussex-railway-release-spring-steam-gala-timetable.html #BluebellRailway #BrStandard_4No_75069 #GwrSaintNo_2999LadyOfLegend #W8Freshwater
East Sussex railway release Spring Steam Gala timetable
The Bluebell Railway announced its Spring Steam Gala last year, and the timetable is now available!
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January 29, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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The train had attracted over 60,000 people by the end of 2025, and encouraged 100,000 young people to consider a job in the rail industry. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/world-witnesses-largest-railway-celebrations-in-2025.html #ashington #BluebellRailway
World Witnesses Largest Railway Celebrations in 2025
Railway 200 celebrations were the biggest rail-themed celebrations across the globe
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January 27, 2026 at 9:30 AM
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An old Kodak DX4900 Camera shot taken in 2003 at the Bluebell Railway

Bulleid Pacific 21C23 Blackmoor Vale

#steam #heritagerailway #bluebellrailway #blackmorevale #bulleidpacific #photography #KodakDX4900 #railwayphotography #steamlocomotive
January 26, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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Yesterday, they announced that the well-known Ffarquhar Branch layout will be visiting thanks to the Talyllyn Railway. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/model-railway-layout-that-inspired-the-railway-series-to-visit-the-bluebell-railway.html #BluebellRailway #TalyllynRailway
Model Railway Layout that inspired The Railway Series to visit the Bluebell Railway
The Bluebell Railway is hosting its Model Railway Weekend on the 27th and 28th June.
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January 22, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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There are four sections to the balance pipe, and each piece has been made and bent according to the drawings. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/update-released-on-steam-locomotive-84030.html #BluebellRailway #SheffieldPark
Update released on steam locomotive 84030
Update on new build Standard Class 2MT Tank no.84030
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January 13, 2026 at 9:40 AM
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Heritage railway proposes to become charitable organisation https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/heritage-railway-proposes-to-become-charitable-organisation.html #BluebellRailway
Heritage railway proposes to become charitable organisation
Members of the Bluebell Railway discussing proposals to restructure the corporate structure of the railway.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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10 years ago, I built the first version of my Romsey #modelrailway layout. #SignalBoxSunday
From a small ‘signalling school’ demonstrator, now a full exhibition layout, 100% Lego

#BluebellRailway, 27/8 June is likely its last show.
Last chance to work the levers, hope to see you there!
Romsey signal box and my Lego mini-me of the box in front, 2016. From a 2016 simple signalling school demonstrator on just one long board, to a full exhibition loop layout which won the ‘Best In Show’ Trophy at 2024 Fareham Railex. The signal box is positioned with the trophy behind, with some of the fleet - DEMU Thumper, Class 33, Plasser crane, with the Romsey sign the trophy. 100% Lego, Absolute Block! Layout exhibition portfolio https://www.flickr.com/gp/owenthesignal/7Wy7Vq4fmC Romsey signal box ‘layout’ (just a signalling school demonstrator at this point) on its first display, at Romsey Signal Box museum, Feb 2016. The box and Romsey’s down home signal, built with a lattice post (as was the real thing) is shown in front of a searchlight signal showing a green aspect in the museum Me standing in the middle of the layout, leaning over the layout and demonstrating how the levers operate the semaphores (mechanical & pneumatic ) and the colour light signals (electrical) to a group of visitors, younger and older. Visitors can operate the levers on this interactive layout. Basingstoke show 2023, one of my favourites Layout exhibition portfolio https://www.flickr.com/gp/owenthesignal/7Wy7Vq4fmC
January 4, 2026 at 11:07 AM
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Bescot Open Day. 73004 The Bluebell Railway. Eastleigh, 1962. New as E6004. Withdrawn 09/1991; dismantled at Lavender Line for spares for 73003; part scrapped Eastleigh, 12/2002; frames scrapped HNRC Kingsbury, 02/2004. Photo: 06.05.1990. #Bescot #Class73 #railway #locomotive #BluebellRailway
December 27, 2025 at 6:17 AM
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HAPPY BELOVED 150TH BIRTHDAY TO STEPNEY THE BLUEBELL ENGINE!!

#stepney #bluebellrailway
December 22, 2025 at 3:52 AM
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The Bluebell Railway has announced three visiting locomotives for its Spring Steam Gala. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/three-visiting-steam-locomotives-to-visit-the-bluebell-railway.html #BluebellRailway #BrStandard_4No_75069 #GwrSaintNo_2999LadyOfLegend #W8Freshwater
Three visiting steam locomotives to visit the Bluebell Railway
The Bluebell Railway has announced three visiting locomotives for its Spring Steam Gala. The gala will see an intensive timetable in operation between the 20th and 22nd March 2026. Visiting locomotives for the gala will be BR Standard 4MT No. 75069, visiting from the Severn Valley Railway, W8 ‘Freshwater’, visiting…
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December 17, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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BR Standard Class 5 4-6-0 No 73082 Camelot is admired by passengers at Waterloo in June 1964. Built in 1955, its name was previously carried by withdrawn ‘King Arthur’ class 4-6-0 No 30742. This loco is now preserved on the #BluebellRailway in Sussex. crecy.co.uk/product/rail...
December 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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I would love to, but alas, I will actually be on a steam train that evening. #BluebellRailway
November 24, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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Today's Footplate Taster session at the #bluebellrailway youtu.be/VS0ESZYthv0
Footplate Taster with 80151 at Sheffield Park
YouTube video by Brian Seaman
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November 20, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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Steam locomotive wows crowds at Lord Mayor’s Show https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/steam-locomotive-wows-crowds-at-lord-mayors-show.html #BluebellRailway #LbscrTerrierNo_72Fenchurch #london #RailwaySupportServices
Steam locomotive wows crowds at Lord Mayor’s Show
Visitors to this year’s Lord Mayor’s Show, held on 8 November, saw the unusual spectacle of a steam engine parading around the streets of the city.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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Bluebell Railway Halloween Ghost Train is a Theatrical Experience to Remember https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/bluebell-railway-halloween-ghost-train-is-a-theatrical-experience-to-remember.html #BluebellRailway #HorstedKeynes #SheffieldPark #video
Bluebell Railway Halloween Ghost Train is a Theatrical Experience to Remember
On Wednesday, the 22nd October, RailAdvent were invited to the Bluebell Railway to experience their immersive Ghost Train dress rehearsal.
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October 24, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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Horsted Keynes station, Bluebell Railway, 8.7.1977

#HorstedKeynes #BluebellRailway #HeritageRailway #Sussex #1970s #1977Images
October 23, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Atmospheric railway

#Twilight, a favourite time. The Bluebell Railway, Giants of Steam on Friday.
#SteamRailway #photography #BluebellRailway
A single platform light illuminates the station sign for Horsted Keynes, on the green and cream waiting room, the edges in shadow. Bluebell Railway https://flic.kr/p/2rAgWV3 A bright light in the cab of 32424 Beachy Head illuminates the face of the driver in the dark cab. Above, a semaphore signal is raised, showing a green aspect in the twilight https://flic.kr/p/2rAfpYm A platform light under the canopy illuminates the green WAY OUT sign at Horsted Keynes. A crimson and cream carriage is in the platform, a warm light visible through the windows https://flic.kr/p/2rAfrSg Last train. The light is on in Horsted Keynes signal box, reflecting off the boiler of the locomotive. The semaphore signals lamps are lit, three showing red and one a green aspect for the departure https://flic.kr/p/2rAgJ5Y
October 19, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Beachy Head framed by flowers at Horsted Keynes, Bluebell Railway.

Probably my favourite photo from the Giants of Steam gala on Friday
#Stunday #SteamRailway #bloomscrolling #Sussex #BluebellRailway #photography #Olympus
Beachy Head framed by the Horsted Keynes running in boards and flower beds full of dicentra. Bluebell Giants of Steam, Friday 17th October Not much sun so was trying too get a bit of colour in to the picture. https://flic.kr/p/2rAfAsX
October 19, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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More celluloid nostalgia with THE FOOTAGE DETECTIVES including a visit to the #BluebellRailway at 7pm #TPTVsubtitles
October 13, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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HE WILL BE THERE!!! 🎉🙌
Thanks a million, Bluebell Railway!!! #KerryShale #BritishActor #ActorUK #AmericanActor #ThomasAndFriends #DrWho #Wednesday #Gumball #SherlockHolmes #BluebellRailway #London #UK
September 30, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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60007 Sir Nigel Gresley and 34059 Sir Archibald Sinclair to attend Hampshire Autumn Steam Gala https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/09/60007-sir-nigel-gresley-and-34059-sir-archibald-sinclair-will-attend-autumn-steam-gala-in-hampshire.html #BluebellRailway #hampshire #LnerA4No_60007SirNigelGresley
60007 Sir Nigel Gresley and 34059 Sir Archibald Sinclair to attend Hampshire Autumn Steam Gala
From the 3rd to the 5th of October, The Watercress Line is hosting its Autumn Steam Gala.
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September 29, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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This week! Sunday 21st September, 5pm THE FOOTAGE DETECTIVES. Join #NoelCronin and @MikeReadUK as they escape the studio to visit the @bluebellrailway and look at reels of the railways restoration. Plus an unearthed interview reel with #FloraRobson and more! #TPTVsubtitles
September 18, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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I rarely share family photos on here. But this picture from ten years ago today is one of my favourites: Mr H and the boy in the engine shed at the #BluebellRailway
A man and a small boy standing in a steam engine shed. They are shown in semi silhouette, with railway carriages visible behind them.
September 7, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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Dwi'n Rheilffordd Bluebell heddiw, yn teithio draws y cefn gwlad Sussex ar hen trenau! Dyna llawer o hanes i weld a locomotifau swnllyd i wrando

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An old commuter train Inside the train The noisy loco Another commuter train
September 6, 2025 at 9:33 AM