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'''The South Downs Light Railway''' is a {{RailGauge|10.25in}} gauge railway at Stopham Road, [[Pulborough]] in [[West Sussex]], [[England]]. The line operates around the grounds of Pulborough Wyevale garden centre. |
'''The South Downs Light Railway''' is a {{RailGauge|10.25in}} gauge railway at Stopham Road, [[Pulborough]] in [[West Sussex]], [[England]]. The line operates around the grounds of Pulborough Wyevale garden centre. The railway has two stations, Stopham Road which is the main station with the ticket office and Harden Halt which is used for Christmas Services along with some things for galas. The locomotives that are used mainly are Exmoors Peggy and Pulborough. Other locomotives like the LNER Flying Scotsman or the LMS Mogul can be seen on two train days. The railway also has a rake of scale goods wagons with a fully working break van, this is usally out on gala days. |
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The railway is owned and operated by the 'South Downs Light Railway Society'. During the latter part of 2006 the line underwent extension. A new engine shed and carriage sheds have recently been added. |
The railway is owned and operated by the 'South Downs Light Railway Society'. During the latter part of 2006 the line underwent extension. A new engine shed and carriage sheds have recently been added. |
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An extensive collection of steam and internal combustion locomotives haul the train services |
An extensive collection of steam and internal combustion locomotives haul the train services |
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The railway is a member of [[Britains Great Little Railways]]. The South Downs have |
The railway is a member of [[Britains Great Little Railways]]. The South Downs have three [[Exmoor Steam Railway|Exmoor locos]] Peggy and Pulborough (Steam) and Aurn their diesel, and they also have a [[W. G. Bagnall|Bagnall]] Alice,LNER Flying Scotsman,LMS Mogul class and among others. . |
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==Stations== |
==Stations== |
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Revision as of 19:30, 15 February 2019
The South Downs Light Railway is a 10+1⁄4 in (260 mm) gauge railway at Stopham Road, Pulborough in West Sussex, England. The line operates around the grounds of Pulborough Wyevale garden centre. The railway has two stations, Stopham Road which is the main station with the ticket office and Harden Halt which is used for Christmas Services along with some things for galas. The locomotives that are used mainly are Exmoors Peggy and Pulborough. Other locomotives like the LNER Flying Scotsman or the LMS Mogul can be seen on two train days. The railway also has a rake of scale goods wagons with a fully working break van, this is usally out on gala days.
The railway is owned and operated by the 'South Downs Light Railway Society'. During the latter part of 2006 the line underwent extension. A new engine shed and carriage sheds have recently been added. An extensive collection of steam and internal combustion locomotives haul the train services The railway is a member of Britains Great Little Railways. The South Downs have three Exmoor locos Peggy and Pulborough (Steam) and Aurn their diesel, and they also have a Bagnall Alice,LNER Flying Scotsman,LMS Mogul class and among others. .
Stations
- Stopham Road
- Hardham Halt - North Pole
External links
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