Ready for a steam train adventure that goes far beyond the ordinary? This experience offers more than just a ride. It is an immersion into Britain’s railway heritage, where craftsmanship, history and romance glide together along one of the country’s most celebrated preserved lines.

With flexible ticket options, authentic rolling stock and an ever-changing locomotive line-up, every visit feels like discovering a new chapter of a beautifully illustrated storybook 📖

🎉 What Steam-Powered Splendour We Offer 🎉

Welcome aboard the world of British Railways Standard locomotives and classic heritage rolling stock. These beautifully engineered machines blend traditional steam-age design with later technical improvements, creating a smooth and powerful ride that still carries the soul of the steam era.

Versatile Seating Choose between open saloon coaches and traditional third-class compartments, ideal for solo travellers, couples or groups. Select your seat, settle in, and let the sounds and motion of the train carry you back in time.

Historical Significance Many of the locomotives you may travel behind represent pivotal moments in British railway design. Engines like Camelot draw their lineage from legendary designs such as Stanier’s Black Fives, capturing the final flowering of steam engineering.

Exceptional Performance With features like roller bearings and modern mechanical refinements, these locomotives offer reliable, comfortable running while still delivering the spectacle, scent and sound that make steam travel so unforgettable.

🚂 Locomotives You Might See in Steam 🚂

The Bluebell Railway operates a richly varied fleet, and the engines in steam change regularly. That means every visit comes with its own surprise, from graceful Victorian survivors to powerful post-war classics.

Depending on the day, you could be hauled by:

• BR Standard 5MT No. 73082 Camelot - A strong and smooth-running British Railways mainline-style locomotive.
• BR (GWR Design) No. 6989 Wightwick Hall - A handsome Modified Hall class engine with a proud Great Western heritage.
• LBSCR H2 Atlantic No. 32424 Beachy Head - A majestic express locomotive recreated with extraordinary care.
• SR Battle of Britain Class No. 34059 Sir Archibald Sinclair - A sleek Southern Railway Pacific with unmistakable character.
• LBSCR Terrier No. 72 Fenchurch - A delightful Victorian engine, small in size but brimming with charm.
• BR Standard 4MT Tank No. 80151 - A versatile and reliable tank engine ideal for heritage line services.
• SECR O1 No. 65 - A rugged classic that brings real working-railway character to the line.

Heritage diesel and electro-diesel locomotives, such as Class 73, which may also appear on certain services or duties.

Because the fleet rotates, it is always worth checking what is scheduled before you travel.

To see which locomotives are planned for each running day, visit: https://www.bluebell-railway.com/locomotive-roster/

✅ Why You Should Grab the Offer

• Heritage Preservation: Bluebell Railway holds one of the UK’s finest collections of preserved steam locomotives and carriages, offering a true taste of the golden age of rail.
  

• Family-Friendly Fun: Operating since 1960, Bluebell Railway offers a full day of adventure. Use the All Day Rover ticket to hop on and off at stations like Sheffield Park and East Grinstead. Families can enjoy picnic spots and children’s play areas.
  

• Dog-Friendly Travel: Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome aboard. Please note, dogs are not permitted in the museum or the Bessemer Arms, with the exception of assistance dogs.
  

• Timeless Locomotive Collection: Ride through history aboard iconic locomotives such as BR (GWR Design) No. 6989 ‘Wightwick Hall’, Rebuilt SR Bulleid Light Pacific ‘Sir Archibald Sinclair’, LBSCR Terrier No. 72 ‘Fenchurch’, and BR Standard Tank No. 80151. Each has its own unique story and charm.