A photographic tour of the Bluebell Railway - Sheffield Park to Horsted Keynes
1st January 1998 to 31st December 2007

An opportunity to take a photographic tour along the Bluebell Railway from Sheffield Park to Horsted Keynes, featuring the stations, signals, signal boxes, and lineside views along the line. The photos in this collection date from the period 1998 to 2007.

A separate collection covers the section from Horsted Keynes to Kingscote.

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In addition to the main engine shed a small open ended shed survives from the early years of the Bluebell Railway. Although empty when pictured on 25.02.2007 it is often used by the Terriers. In the distance you can see buffer stops at the end of the line. The road bridge beyond the buffers was removed after the line closed. For photographs of the disused line south of Sheffield Park see the main Index or go to http://train.fotopic.net/culverjunction
In addition to the main engine shed a small open ended shed survives from the early years of the Bluebell Railway. Although empty when pictured on 25.02.2007 it is often used by the Terriers. In the distance you can see buffer stops at the end of the line. The road bridge beyond the buffers was removed after the line closed. For photographs of the disused line south of Sheffield Park see the main Index or go to http://train.fotopic.net/culverjunction
 Outside the shed are some inspection pits. 73082 sits over a pit whilst receiving some care and attention. 16.10.2005
Outside the shed are some inspection pits. 73082 sits over a pit whilst receiving some care and attention. 16.10.2005
Coal is delivered by fork lift. Here 3440 City of Truro is refilled on 13.10.2006. Ready, and....
Coal is delivered by fork lift. Here 3440 City of Truro is refilled on 13.10.2006. Ready, and....
 ...Tip! The coal goes straight into City of Truro's tender without a piece dropped. Very professional! 13.10.2006
...Tip! The coal goes straight into City of Truro's tender without a piece dropped. Very professional! 13.10.2006
Of necessity some of the larger jobs take place outside. The frames from stripped down locomotive 847 stand, together with wheel sets, outside the works. 25.02.2007
Of necessity some of the larger jobs take place outside. The frames from stripped down locomotive 847 stand, together with wheel sets, outside the works. 25.02.2007
 The works adjacent to the running shed has impressive repair facilities. This view looks inside with the overhauled boiler from 592 in the foreground. The engine has subsequently been fully restored. Sheffield Park Shed 08.05.2007
The works adjacent to the running shed has impressive repair facilities. This view looks inside with the overhauled boiler from 592 in the foreground. The engine has subsequently been fully restored. Sheffield Park Shed 08.05.2007
 80151 undergoing repair in the works. Sheffield Park Shed 04.06.2006
80151 undergoing repair in the works. Sheffield Park Shed 04.06.2006
 32473 jacked up in the works. Sheffield Park Shed 01.09.2006
32473 jacked up in the works. Sheffield Park Shed 01.09.2006
Returning to the north end of the station, the Ouse River Bridge, a substantial double track structure, is directly north of Sheffield Park station. Crew members look out on both sides as 672 Fenchurch crosses the bridge on 14.01.2007
Returning to the north end of the station, the Ouse River Bridge, a substantial double track structure, is directly north of Sheffield Park station. Crew members look out on both sides as 672 Fenchurch crosses the bridge on 14.01.2007
 A little further north is Poleay Bridge, which gives access to a meadow. At times when the river is high excess water can escape under this bridge. 672 Fenchurch runs north with the Observation Car 08.05.2007
A little further north is Poleay Bridge, which gives access to a meadow. At times when the river is high excess water can escape under this bridge. 672 Fenchurch runs north with the Observation Car 08.05.2007
 As trains leave Sheffield Park they pass the Inner Home bracket signal which incorporates Calling On arms to allow moves towards the platforms when they are occupied. 21C123 passes the signal on 10.03.2007. The Starting signal can be seen in the background in the Off position.
As trains leave Sheffield Park they pass the Inner Home bracket signal which incorporates Calling On arms to allow moves towards the platforms when they are occupied. 21C123 passes the signal on 10.03.2007. The Starting signal can be seen in the background in the Off position.
 The same signal, in this case cleared for Stepney to enter Platform 2 with a returning Footplate Days and Ways course on 02.06.2007
The same signal, in this case cleared for Stepney to enter Platform 2 with a returning Footplate Days and Ways course on 02.06.2007

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