Our current major appeals - restoring our heritage
Your generous support propels our preservation efforts forward
Every contribution you make plays a crucial role in preserving the rich heritage of our railway. Whether it’s a one-off donation or ongoing support, your generosity helps fund the meticulous maintenance and careful restoration of our historic locomotives, carriages, and the very tracks on which they travel.
The Trust is the owner of several historic locomotives
Carriages and Wagons owned by the Trust
- LBSCR Stroudley Carriages Nos. 661, 949 and 328 (plus 6 other historic Brighton carriage bodies – 35, 94, 204, 221, 676 and 992)
- LSWR No. 25, three SER carriage bodies (172, 2159 and a brake third)
- LCDR carriage No. 3188
- Historic wagons: LSWR 91 and 2773, LMS 474558, SR 360328 and S14036, LBSCR 1577
- Also 45 Ton Steam Crane RS 1083
Photo: Newly restored SECR 3188 at Kingscote, 18 June 2016 (Alex Morley)
Thank you for being a part of our journey
There are many ways in which you can get involved – fundraising, volunteering, by becoming a member or using our shop.
We answer your questions
Is the Bluebell Railway Trust a charitable organisation?
Yes we are a Registered Charity, number 292497, see our listing.
Who's who in the Trust?
Chairman: Vernon Blackburn | Secretary: Lance Allen | Funding: Trevor Swainson
Other Governors:Â Sam Bee, Terry Cole, Richard Salmon, Colin Tyson (BRPS Rep)
How does the Trust operate?
Please see the Governance and Management Regulations.
How to contact the Trust?
Email: vernon.blackburn@bluebell-railway.com
Call the Trust office (Wednesdays only): 01825 720818
Registered address: Sheffield Park Station, near Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL
