Bluebell Railway Yard Visits

Join us for an exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Tour at The Bluebell Railway, offering a unique insight into the daily operations, restoration projects, and historic locomotives that keep our heritage railway alive.

Your journey begins at Customer Services on Platform 1, where you’ll meet your guide, from there you’ll enjoy:

• A veranda overview of the yard from the Above Workshop Facility, with an introduction to our work and a great photo opportunity.
• A guided tour through the AWF facilities, SteamWorks!, and the Running Shed, including a chance to step onto the footplate of accessible locomotives and view static engines.
• A walk through our workshops, where you’ll see restoration projects in progress from a safe viewing route.
• A glimpse into the Pattern Room and Oil Store, before exploring locomotives under restoration such as Project 27, Standard Class 2, and the historic Adams Radial.
• A visit to Atlantic House, where you’ll see Normandy and other key restoration projects.
• A yard tour, including the pits, coaling facilities and our RO water plant project, plus a trip across the tracks to view the pumphouse.
• A look inside the Maintenance Shed before heading down the line for a photo opportunity from the head shunt buffers at the southern extremity of the railway.
• A visit to the Carriage Shed, where locomotives in storage are housed (subject to operational conditions).

The tour concludes back at Platform 1, where you’ll have time for questions, a stop at the Bessemer Arms for refreshments, or a visit to the shop before departing.

We’re also exploring the possibility of adding a behind-the-scenes look at the Station House, Ticket Office, and Porters’ Garden for even more value — stay tuned for updates!