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Frontline Eastbourne

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  • Christopher
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  • julian
  • Jonnie_17
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  • TomF
  • TMAG
  • tigertimtom
  • Debra
  • Geoffuren
  • mackrick
  • johnwright

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Bluebell Railway

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Vintage Carriage 51 Restoration

Bluebell Railway PLC

Grant awarded!

Funding Request

£49,500

Voting Date

9am-midnight 25 November

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THE BLUEBELL RAILWAY WISHES TO THANK EVERYONE WHO VOTED FOR THIS PROJECT which will fully restore a Victorian railway carriage to provide access and space for wheelchair users. Bluebell Railway operates steam trains along its heritage line in Sussex. Their set of Victorian carriages currently has no provision for wheelchair users. This project will make the set fully accessible to all. Once restored the carriage will be in service for many years giving pleasure both now and in the future to people with severe mobility problems, plus their friends and families.

In a normal year the Victorian set of coaches can be expected to make 250 journeys and thus this project this will provide 1,500 spaces for wheelchair users. By Christmas 2010 there will be capacity for 60+ wheelchairs users on the special Victorian Christmas trains. The space will be flexible such that fewer wheelchair users on a particular journey will permit more of their friends to be accommodated.

For more details and pictures go to
http://www.bluebell-railway.co.uk/bluebell/funding/2009/pm_project.html
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Project contact details

The Bluebell Railway
Sheffield Park Station
East Sussex
TN22 3QL

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Posted by Richard (26 Nov 2009)
avatar for Richard Whichever project is the winner tonight, it's been a great journey getting to this point. Thank you to everyone involved, and to Roger for coordinating everything.
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Posted by Richard (26 Nov 2009)
avatar for Richard The level of support from the heritage railway movement, other preservationists, Access groups, our own membership and visitors, and all our friends has been fantastic.
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Posted by Richard (26 Nov 2009)
avatar for Richard Many thanks for all the messages of support we've received here, by email and on facebook.
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Posted by Stoatface (26 Nov 2009)
avatar for Stoatface WEll DonE RoGER meLLy foR yOUR CoordINATion. Finquers CroSSeD BLuEBell iS tHE WiNNer
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Posted by Geoffuren (25 Nov 2009)
avatar for Geoffuren The Bluebell Railway has a more modern railway carriage converted for wheelchair access, but it is not appropriate for running with the Victorian trains. This new project will bring the enjoyment of Victorian train travel to all.
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Posted by Stoatface (25 Nov 2009)
avatar for Stoatface ThIS LOokS GrAte. I VotED FOr iT
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Posted by Christopher (23 Nov 2009)
avatar for Christopher A very worthwhile project. If successful, wheelchair users will no longer be disadvantaged, as they too will be able to experience travel on a train formed of 19th century coaches. Please support this project.
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Posted by Eastbourne_Access_Group (22 Nov 2009)
avatar for Eastbourne_Access_Group The Eastbourne Access Group fully supports this exciting project as it will provide access to steam railway travel for everyone and bring inclusion and equality a significant step closer.
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Posted by TMAG (04 Nov 2009)
avatar for TMAG It would be great to have full access so that everyone can enjoy this railway. Phil Shoebridge, Chair Tonbridge & Malling Access Group
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Posted by 1-2 (30 Oct 2009)
avatar for 1-2 This project will bring enjoyment to very many people across the Region (and beyond) for the next 50 years
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Posted by Richard (28 Oct 2009)
avatar for Richard It will be great for passengers in wheelchairs to be able to enjoy travelling on the Victorian Train.
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Owing to the severe weather in Sussex at present, we'll be closed this weekend (9&10 January).
32 days ago
Owing to the severe weather in Sussex at present, we'll be closed this weekend (9&10 January). Check back for details!
32 days ago
live in Crawley, Haywards Heath, Brighton or Uckfield? Then why not pop over this Sunday on a FREE vintage bus? http://tinyurl.com/y9aaqcg
89 days ago
We have a project on ITV's People's Millions - Please support us! http://bit.ly/Dc3L3
98 days ago
@MrMNightingale Some great photos there!
98 days ago
@fredpipes There'll be more vintage buses next year too. £2 fare from Brighton! More details in the new year.
98 days ago
work has started on our new multi-million pound new museum and carriage shed at Sheffield Park. http://train.fotopic.net/c1756074.html
99 days ago
@FameFactor Hope you enjoyed the day and that the book signing went well!
100 days ago
@stephalicious Lucky you Stephanie! Hope we don't make too much noise!
100 days ago
has some spooky goings on.... Why not join us tomorrow? http://bit.ly/2fKRFS
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we're now on twitter - peep peep!
101 days ago

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