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Here’s a sneak peek of what you can expect when

Here’s a sneak peek of what you can expect when we light up the dark nights this winter... 👀

You can book tickets for our SteamLights services via our website: www.bluebell-railway.com

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Join us as we light up the dark and chilly nights this winter.

Book your SteamLights tickets via our website: www.bluebell-railway.com

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We are SO excited to light up the dark nights this

We are SO excited to light up the dark nights this winter 😍

Tickets for our December and January SteamLights services are on sale now.

A magical experience you won't want to miss 🤩

Book your tickets via our website: www.bluebell-railway.com

Photo: Casey Photography

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Happy Saturday! We hope everyone has a great week

Happy Saturday!

We hope everyone has a great weekend.

Photo credit: Dave Bowles, taken September 2008

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#OnThisDay in 2013, Maunsell S15 No. 847 passed it

#OnThisDay in 2013, Maunsell S15 No. 847 passed its insurance steam test, moving under its own steam for the first time in 16 years after a 7-year overhaul.

Photo credit: Tony Hillman

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This #ThrowbackThursday we are looking back at two

This #ThrowbackThursday we are looking back at two very special days.

The Bluebell Railway opened on 7 August 1960 - the photo on the left captures the crowds and excitement on that historic day. We celebrated our 60th birthday on 7 August 2020, and we were thrilled to mark our Diamond anniversary by reopening to the public after 145 days without passenger trains.

After 60 glorious years, the Bluebell Railway continues to be #HereForCulture.

You can order a range of 60th anniversary souvenirs from our online shop: www.bluebell-railway.com/shop/

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We are delighted to announce that we have extended

We are delighted to announce that we have extended our SteamLights event into January!

Brighten up the dark winter nights on board our seasonal lights spectacular 🌜

Tickets are available to book via our website now: www.bluebell-railway.com

Photo: Clare Clark

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For a #TuesdayTreat, here is a photo of "Dukedog",

For a #TuesdayTreat, here is a photo of "Dukedog", No. 9017 'Earl of Berkeley'.

Photo credit: Dave Bowles, captured October 2006

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