Can you take your own food on the Bluebell Railway?
Covered areas are available beneath platform canopies and in the Waiting Rooms at both Horsted Keynes and Kingscote. Snacks can also be eaten on board the train.
How long is the Bluebell Railway trip?
11 miles
Bluebell Railway runs across 11 miles from Sheffield Park to East Grinstead in Sussex, stopping at Horsted Keynes and Kingscote. What is the speed limit on the line? The speed limit at Bluebell Railway is 25 miles an hour.
What happened to the Golden Arrow train?
The train service ceased at the outbreak of the Second World War in September 1939. It resumed after the war on 15 April 1946, initially running with the pre-war Pullmans and the Trianon Bar car, a converted twelve-wheeled Pullman. The Southern railway flagship, the Invicta replaced the Canterbury from 10 October 1946.
Can you walk at the Bluebell Railway?
A country walk for more experienced walkers to and from Kingscote Station and the celebrated Bluebell Steam Railway.
How many stations are part of the Bluebell Railway?
4
| Bluebell Railway | |
|---|---|
| Original gauge | 4 ft 81⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
| Preserved operations | |
| Operated by | Bluebell Railway Preservation Society |
| Stations | 4 |
Where does the Bluebell Railway go?
The Bluebell Railway commenced train services in August 1960 and now runs steam trains between Sheffield Park and East Grinstead, stopping at Horsted Keynes and Kingscote.
Who drove the Golden Arrow?
Henry Segrave
Golden Arrow was a land speed record racer built in Britain to regain the world land speed record from the USA. Henry Segrave drove the car at 231.45 mph (372.46 km/h) in March 1929 on Daytona Beach, exceeding the previous record by 24 mph (39 km/h).
Can you walk around Weir Wood Reservoir?
This 280 acre reservoir has a super waterside walking path running around its perimeter. The western end of the reservoir is a protected nature reserve and bird sanctuary designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How old is the Bluebell Railway?
The Bluebell Railway commenced train services in August 1960 and now runs steam trains between Sheffield Park and East Grinstead, stopping at Horsted Keynes and Kingscote. Purchase an All Day Rover ticket and hop on and off as much as you like throughout the day!
How long is the Watercress Line?
10 miles
Watercress Line
| Mid-Hants Railway | |
|---|---|
| Watercress Line | |
| Operated by | Mid-Hants Railway Ltd |
| Length | 10 miles (16 km) |
| Preserved gauge | 4 ft 81⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
How many stations does Bluebell Railway have?