Bluebell Railway General Discussion

34059 - A
73082 - B
80151 - WR (GAL on Sunday)

Tom

 

Thank you

 

Bluebell on Parade event details and timetable have been published. As theorised, Pullmans included with SR stock. I think nearly every available coach will be out during the weekend?

Sunday cavalcade too - that was unexpected.

https://www.bluebell-railway.com/special/bluebell-on-parade/

 

I did say it was going to be good

The only operational coaches not running at some point over the weekend (to my knowledge) are 4957, 16012, 25728, Car 54 and the Great Northern Saloon. I believe this will also be the first time RBR 1674 runs in normal passenger service again after its overhaul, not counting Golden Arrow services.

 

For BRPS members, the EGM / AGM documents are now online (and will be posted to members), including candidates for Trustee elections. Also included are an extract from the PLC accounts (the full accounts have been uploaded to the Companies' House website). The format is somewhat different from previous years, but I think quite helpful in putting rather more context around the numbers, particularly the variation in numbers from year to year. 2025 looks to have been a more positive year than 2024 financially, though as the accompanying directors' report makes clear, that doesn't take the pressure off the need to address the underlying financial pressure.

https://www.bluebell-railway.com/brps/brps-members-notices-and-documents/

Tom

 

Is the LSWR Brake Third back from its stay in the North East by then or is it staying there until later in the year?

Peter

 

I think it is staying all Summer - I heard 6 months. It’s not listed in any of the sets for Bluebell on Parade and it would certainly be included there if available.

Tom

 

Sadly, I am unaware of any planned operation for 1520 at the Bluebell in 2026. Things can and do change, though. We can always hope....