A chance to say goodby to 32473 ('Birch Grove' - photo right by Tony Pearce) and 55 'Stepney' as they come to the end of their 10-year boiler certificates.The weekend features five operational locos all built at Brighton, operating an intensive service.
Matt Allen's new book "The Bluebell Railway" (details as pdf) will be launched with a signing in the shop at Sheffield Park on the Saturday of the Built at Brighton weekend (26th April) between 1pm and 3pm. A 144 page photographic journey along the Bluebell Railway, the book is priced at £14.99, and will be available through the Bluebell's shop.
Sunday 27 April: The Social Sub-committee present a Film Show, 7.30pm Bessemer Arms, Sheffield Park Station
This event is open to all Volunteers, Members and the General Public; proceeds will go towards the Northern Extension Tip Removal. Food available in the Bessemer Arms before the show. More details here.
Details of fares (discounted if purchased before 1st April) available here.
Programme guide, and working timetable for the event, priced at £2.00, available in advance or at the event.
First and Last trains
Saturday: First Passenger train ex SP 11:00, arr KC 11:33
Second Pass ex HK 11:17, arr SP 11:30
Last Pass ex HK 5:50, arr SP 6:03
Sunday: First train: Goods ex HK 10:25, arr SP 10:40
First Pass ex SP 11:00, arr KC 11:33
Second Pass ex HK 11:17, arr SP 11:30
Last Pass ex HK 5:57, arr SP 6:10
Photos with thanks to, and © copyright by, Tony Pearce, Jon Bowers, Derek Hayward and Andrew Strongitharm