Eastbourne Model Railway Society retweeted
What a weekend!
We are still recovering from an extremely successful Giants of Steam weekend. We all hope you enjoyed our gala, and we'd love to hear from you!
Share your favourite moments with us, as we have, with a few photos from across the event. Looking forward to 2027!
Eastbourne Model Railway Society retweeted
Engine Roll Call For Giants Of Steam 2026!
In case you missed it, here's what's running this weekend!
Big thanks to Train Takes for making this reel!
Eastbourne Model Railway Society retweeted
Giants of Steam 2026 is here!
Day 1 is upon us as we get ready for 3 days of our gala this weekend!
Why not join us and find out more at bluebell-railway.com/special…
Eastbourne Model Railway Society retweeted
Subject to availability, 92134 will be running on Saturday 10 October, hauling a goods set courtesy of the Bluebell Goods Division in both the morning and evening.
During the day, the locomotive will also be hauling Set B services.
👀 Look out for further information!
Eastbourne Model Railway Society retweeted
A new display at the Bluebell Railway Museum at Sheffield Park tells the remarkable story of Barry Scrapyard and the steam locomotives that were saved from the cutter’s torch.
The Bluebell Railway Museum is situated on Platform 2 at Sheffield Park.
Eastbourne Model Railway Society retweeted
Tomorrow’s the day!
The locos are arriving, the railway is ready and the Diesel Gala is almost here!
Three days of diesel action, visiting locomotives, classic units, displays, entertainment and plenty more await.
See you all tomorrow!
📅 4–6 September
Eastbourne Model Railway Society retweeted
We’re excited to welcome BR Standard Class 9F No. 92134 to our 2026 Giants of Steam gala!
It joins No. 71000 'Duke of Gloucester' for an epic pairing of BR Standard power.
Huge thanks to the Self Family & @NYMR for making this happen!
Details & Tickets: bluebell-railway.com
Eastbourne Model Railway Society retweeted
Look ahead towards the weekend, with which locomotives will be running on the railway this Easter weekend! (Subject to availability).
Eastbourne Model Railway Society retweeted
The Sussex train line once at risk of closure that's now 175 years old ift.tt/4N2BcXe
Eastbourne Model Railway Society retweeted
Join us at the Angel Centre in Tonbridge next Saturday (21 Feb) for our annual exhibition. Doors open at 10am.
40+ layouts and traders - so there's something for everyone.
Plus see the latest from @RapidoTrainsUK
More info: tonbridgemrc.com/exhibition
Eastbourne Model Railway Society retweeted
Steam in Sussex. On 10 June 1965 BR Standard Class 4 2-6-4T No 80068 heads a southbound passenger train out of Heathfield tunnel. This now forms part of the Cuckoo Trail, a foot and cycle path currently joining Polegate with Heathfield. crecy.co.uk/product/railways…























