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The massive part that preserved railways now play in British tourism started with
The massive part that preserved railways now play in British tourism started with the reopening of the Bluebell Line in East Sussex, on August 8, 1960. At Horsted Keynes, a station master in Victorian costume flags off the first train, which departs hauled by London Brighton & South Coast Terrier A1 class tank engine No. 55 Stepney. Built in 1875 at Brighton, Stepney was bought for £ 750 from British Railways, and is also seen at Sheffield Park. The Bluebell Railway celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. The station master wearing period costume, flags off the first run of the Bluebell train after the opening of the Bluebell line.
8th August 1960
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The Birth of British Railway Tourism - A Historic Moment Captured in Time
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. This print captures a pivotal moment in British railway history, marking the beginning of preserved railways' significant role in the country's tourism industry. On August 8,1960, at Horsted Keynes station on the Bluebell Line in East Sussex, an enchanting scene unfolds. Dressed impeccably in Victorian attire, a station master waves his flag to signal off the first train since its reopening. The locomotive leading this historic journey is none other than London Brighton & South Coast Terrier A1 class tank engine No. 55 Stepney. Dating back to 1875 and acquired from British Railways for £750, Stepney embodies both heritage and resilience as it embarks on this milestone trip. The photograph also showcases Stepney's presence at Sheffield Park. As we celebrate the Bluebell Railway's remarkable 50th anniversary this year, let us reflect on how this event paved the way for countless preserved railways across Britain today. This image transports us back to a bygone era when steam trains ruled the tracks and evokes nostalgia for simpler times. With its rich symbolism of costume-clad figures against a backdrop of rail tracks and vintage signals, this photo encapsulates not only an important historical moment but also represents our enduring fascination with all things Victorian and railway-related.
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