News Release

"Taw Valley" to visit the Bluebell Railway

The Bluebell Railway is having a visiting locomotive coming all the way from Worcestershire!

A Southern Railway express steam locomotive called "Taw Valley" built at Brighton in 1946 will be visiting the Sussex steam railway for 4 weekends only

Normally based at the Severn Valley Railway, the engine is taking part in the Bluebell's "Giants of Steam" event held over the weekend of 26th & 27th October when it will join 4 other "giant" steam locomotives operating a special service

In addition this special weekend will have many other attractions including:

Behind the scenes tours of the railway's carriage workshop
A special exhibition of former railway artist Terrance Cuneo's work
Vintage Steam Lorries on display
Saturday evening steam trains after dark with the John Roberts Jazz Band playing in the station bar
And on Sunday only, a free vintage bus service from Brighton and Lewes

Full details of this special weekend is available from the Bluebell Railway by telephoning 01825 720 800 or on the railway's Website

News Release Issued by
Tim Baker
Commercial Director
15th October 02

For More Information Contact
Carolyn Gray or David Reeder
01825 720 813

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Page updated 16 October 2002 by Richard Salmon, with information from Tim Baker.