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PUBLIC TRAIN INFORMATION

Services for the Period:
17 to 31 May 2013, updated 16 May

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Locomotives and Carriages shown on this page are those rostered, but cannot be guaranteed since plans can (and often do) change at short notice due to operational circumstances.

2nd Class Please note that where a carriage is shown as having Second Class seating this reflects its designation when in service with British Railways. All non-First Class tickets on the Bluebell Railway are Third Class, as was in use until it was reclassified as Second Class (later Standard Class) in 1956.

FRIDAY, 17 MAY 2013

The A275 between Wych Cross and Chailey crossroads closed for patch resurfacing from Wednesday 15th until and including Saturday 18th May. See here for road closures courtesy of ESCC.
 
Friday 09:30 - 18:00
Gang 1 Patching Works from Sheffield Park south to the A272
Gang 2 Patching Works from A272 to Sheffield Park
Access to Sheffield Park and Danehill will be maintain from the north
Gatemen will be situated at A272 and Freshfield Lane, Danehill
Convoy vehicle will be situated at the A272 ready to escort people through
Buses, coaches, delivery vehicles and visitors needing access thought the site will be escorted through. There will be a delay of 10 minutes or so.
Ditching, Drainage works and cats eye works will take place throughout the A275 under stop & Go TM Contact will be Terry Barton (07780 675 834)
 
Friday 18:00 - Sat 06:00
Jointing works will take place under a road closure
Site contact will be Kev Borer (07581 057 294)
 

Service 1 operates with Fish & Chips Supper Train.
 
Engine:
3205

 
Set A:
4279503418184957

SATURDAY, 18 MAY 2013

The A275 between Wych Cross and Chailey crossroads closed for patch resurfacing from Wednesday 15th until and including Saturday 18th May. See here for road closures courtesy of ESCC.
 
Saturday 06:00 - 18:00
NO WORKS WILL TAKE PLACE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES
Any works that cannot get completed by Saturday 06:00 will be completed at a later date
 
Sat 18:00 - Sun 06:00
Lining works (Extrusion) will take place under a mobile works, no Traffic Management
 

Photographers' PTS Course. Service 2 operates withGolden Arrow Dining Train
N.B. The Wealden Rambler originally scheduled to run today has been cancelled.
 
Engines:
1638(B/GAD)3205(A)

Set A:
257284279503418181464

Set B:
3873684123946613360114

GA Set:
6416743297576

SUNDAY, 19 MAY 2013

Service 2 operates with Golden Arrow Lunch Train.
 
Engines:
B473(GAL)1638(A)3205(B)

Set A:
257284279503418181464

Set B:
3873684123946613360114

GA Set:
6416743297576

MONDAY, 20 MAY 2013

Service 1 operates.
 
Engine:
3205

 
Set A:
257284279503418181464

TUESDAY, 21 MAY 2013

Service 1 operates.
 
Engine:
3205

 
Set A:
257284279503418181464

WEDNESDAY, 22 MAY 2013

Service 1 operates.
 
Engine:
1638

 
Set A:
257284279503418181464

THURSDAY, 23 MAY 2013

Service 1 operates.
 
Engine:
1638

 
Set A:
495725728427950341818

FRIDAY, 24 MAY 2013

Service 1 operates.
 
Engine:
1638

 
Set A:
495725728427950341818

SATURDAY, 25 MAY 2013

Service 2 operates with Wealden Rambler Afternoon Tea Lounge Car Service and Golden Arrow Dining Train.
 
Engines:
B473(LC)1638(B/GAD)92212(A)

Set A:
1503257284279503418181464
v
Set B:
3873684123946613360114

WR Set:
3064345564824

GA Set:
6416743297576

SUNDAY, 26 MAY 2013

Service 2 operates with Golden Arrow Lunch Train.
 
Engines:
B473(GAL)1638(B)92212(A)

Set A:
1503257284279503418181464
v
Set B:
3873684123946613360114

GA Set:
6416743297576

MONDAY, 27 MAY 2013

Service 2 operates with Wealden Rambler Afternoon Tea Lounge Car Service.
 
Engines:
B473(WR)1638(B)92212(A)

Set A:
1503257284279503418181464
v
Set B:
3873684123946613360114

WR Set:
3064345564824

TUESDAY, 28 MAY 2013

Service 2 operates.
 
Engines:
B473(B)1638(A)

Set A:
1503257284279503418181464
v
Set B:
3873684123946613360114

WEDNESDAY, 29 MAY 2013

Service 2 operates.
 
Engines:
B473(B)1638(A)

Set A:
1503257284279503418181464
v
Set B:
3873684123946613360114

THURSDAY, 30 MAY 2013

Service 2 operates.
 
Engines:
B473(B)1638(A)

Set A:
1503257284279503418181464
v
Set B:
3873684123946613360114

FRIDAY, 31 MAY 2013

Service 2 operates with Evening Rail Ale Train.
 
Engines:
B473(B)1638(A/RA)

Set A:
1503257284279503418181464
v
Set B:
3873684123946613360114

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Loco Roster page.
Please note locos rostered will be subject to change at short notice. Visitors intending to travel to the railway to see a specific locomotive operating are advised to check on the day of their visit by telephoning the general office on 01825 720800.


TIMETABLES

Service 1
One train service with Lunch Train or Wealden Rambler and Evening Dining Train
Service 2A
Two train service with Lunch Train or Wealden Rambler and Evening Dining Train during Steam Heating period - October to April
Service 2B
Two train service with Lunch Train or Wealden Rambler and Evening Dining Train during non-Steam Heating period - May to September

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Discounted tickets will be available for most of our special events, if purchased up to one month in advance. Please contact the customer services department on 01825 720800 for more information, or e-mail .

2013
1 June Golden Arrow Dining Train
2 June Golden Arrow Lunch Train
7 June Golden Arrow Murder Mystery Evening
8 June Golden Arrow Dining Train
9 June Golden Arrow Lunch Train
15 June Golden Arrow Dining Train
16 June Fathers Day
Golden Arrow Lunch Train
Wealden Rambler Afternoon Tea Lounge Car Service
22 June Edwardian Weekend
23 June Edwardian Weekend
25 June Photographers' PTS Course
29 June Model Railway Weekend
Wealden Rambler Afternoon Tea Lounge Car Service
30 June Model Railway Weekend
Wealden Rambler Afternoon Tea Lounge Car Service
6 July Sussex Food Festival
12 July Golden Arrow Murder Mystery Evening
13 July Golden Arrow Dining Train
14 July Golden Arrow Lunch Train
20 July Toy and Rail Collectors Fair
Golden Arrow Dining Train
21 July Toy and Rail Collectors Fair
Golden Arrow Lunch Train
25 July Photographers' PTS Course
27 July Golden Arrow Dining Train
28 July Golden Arrow Lunch Train
3 August Golden Arrow Dining Train
4 August Golden Arrow Lunch Train
9 August Golden Arrow Murder Mystery Evening
10 August Vintage Transport Weekend
Golden Arrow Dining Train
11 August Vintage Transport Weekend
Golden Arrow Lunch Train
16 August Evening Rail Ale Train
17 August Golden Arrow Dining Train
18 August Golden Arrow Lunch Train
24 August Wealden Rambler Afternoon Tea Lounge Car Service
Golden Arrow Dining Train
25 August Golden Arrow Lunch Train
26 August Wealden Rambler Afternoon Tea Lounge Car Service
31 August Golden Arrow Dining Train
Photographers' PTS Course
1 September Golden Arrow Lunch Train
7 September Golden Arrow Dining Train
8 September Golden Arrow Lunch Train
13 September Golden Arrow Murder Mystery Evening
14 September Wealden Rambler Afternoon Tea Lounge Car Service
Golden Arrow Dining Train
15 September Golden Arrow Lunch Train
21 September Wealden Rambler Afternoon Tea Lounge Car Service
Golden Arrow Dining Train
22 September Golden Arrow Lunch Train
25 September Photographers' PTS Course
28 September Wealden Rambler Afternoon Tea Lounge Car Service
Golden Arrow Dining Train
29 September Golden Arrow Lunch Train
4 October Wealden Rambler Afternoon Tea Lounge Car Service
Golden Arrow Murder Mystery Evening
5 October Wealden Rambler Afternoon Tea Lounge Car Service
6 October Golden Arrow Dining Train
7 October Golden Arrow Lunch Train
11 October Wealden Rambler Afternoon Tea Lounge Car Service
12 October Wealden Rambler Afternoon Tea Lounge Car Service
13 October Golden Arrow Dining Train
14 October Golden Arrow Lunch Train
18 October Wealden Rambler Afternoon Tea Lounge Car Service
19 October Wealden Rambler Afternoon Tea Lounge Car Service
Photographers' PTS Course
20 October Golden Arrow Dining Train
21 October Golden Arrow Lunch Train
2 November Wealden Rambler Afternoon Tea Lounge Car Service
3 November Golden Arrow Lunch Train
Wealden Rambler Afternoon Tea Lounge Car Service
8 November Golden Arrow Murder Mystery Evening
9 November Golden Arrow Dining Train
10 November Golden Arrow Lunch Train
16 November Wealden Rambler Afternoon Tea Lounge Car Service
17 November Golden Arrow Lunch Train
23 November Wealden Rambler Afternoon Tea Lounge Car Service
Golden Arrow Dining Train
24 November Golden Arrow Lunch Train
26 November Photographers' PTS Course
30 November Golden Arrow Dining Train
1 December Golden Arrow Christmas Lunch Train
3 December Wealden Rambler Afternoon Tea Lounge Car Service
3 December Golden Arrow Murder Mystery Evening
4 December Wealden Rambler Afternoon Tea Lounge Car Service
Golden Arrow Murder Mystery Evening
5 December Wealden Rambler Afternoon Tea Lounge Car Service
Golden Arrow Murder Mystery Evening
7 December Golden Arrow Christmas Dining Train
13 December Golden Arrow Christmas Dining Train
14 December Golden Arrow Christmas Dining Train
20 December Golden Arrow Christmas Dining Train
21 December Golden Arrow Christmas Dining Train
22 December Golden Arrow Christmas Dining Train
28 December Golden Arrow Christmas Dining Train
29 December Golden Arrow Christmas Lunch Train
31 December Golden Arrow New Year Dining Train

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