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  1. RichardSalmon replied to the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.

    Roger, No, we have 4 Bulleid brakes at the Bluebell (in addition to two at Swanage and two at Mid Hants) so even if the bits did survive (which they don't) there'd be no point. 2515 and 2526 also have the larger frame sections, and the two BRCW...

    Jul 2, 2026 at 9:49 PM

  2. RichardSalmon replied to the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.

    As SECR 65 said, we would prefer to keep 4227 as original when restored; the Mid Hants have one as well, with the Coupe Compartment, but theirs is stripped out to provide wheelchair access. The current thinking is to use our second RMB in the...

    Jun 30, 2026

  3. RichardSalmon replied to the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.

    I believe as part of the work to make platforms 1 and 2 connect to the Ardingly spur as double track, with a cross-over, both the point and the signal at the south end of platform 2 are also to move further South.

    Jun 30, 2026

  4. RichardSalmon replied to the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.

    Yes, 25728 is in need of work - it had the structural pillars done when it first arrived 30 years ago, and cosmetic work, but needs more now. As our last remaining SK, it's considered an important vehicle in heritage terms, and the company are...

    Jun 30, 2026
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