People 3

The Bluebell Railway could not operate without the help of a fantastic band of staff and volunteers. This collection pays tribute to some of them. Photos are in random order.

I do not always identify individuals. However, I will gladly include or exclude names in captions if those concerned contact me. Please send me an e-mail if you would like a caption amended. There is a "Contact" tab at the very bottom of each page. I have received a number of helpful messages identifying people in these pictures, but I need personal permission from those concerned before I amend captions.

To keep the collections to a reasonable size they normally include about 100 images spread over three pages. There is also one gallery dedicated to the late Bernard Holden MBE, latterly President BRPS.

I expect to add further collections in due course.

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The PWay team working near the River Ouse Bridge. 24.02.2011 5996
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Ian Wright, Shedmaster, watches the road as he leaves Horsted Keynes driving 21C123. 12.08.2007
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I was informed by the two members of S&T that this was the only occasion when they were likely to be photographed actually working; in this case giving the Sheffield Park Advance Starter a sixth coat of paint. 25.03.2007
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The crew on board 9017. Leamland Bridge 08.04.2007
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John Fry, Chairman of the Bulleid Society, checks the health of 21C123 OVS Bulleid on a very hot day. Sheffield Park 10.05.2008
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The lineside clearance team at work adjacent to Medhurst Farm. 10.05.2006
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The crew of 1638 entertain visitors to the footplate at Kingscote. 14.04.2007
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A crew member on board Stepney, with a colleague on Fenchurch watching through the glass. Kingscote 14.04.2007
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Members of the PWay team remove the Woodpax sidings at Sheffield Park, prior to the construction of the Carriage Shed. 24.01.2010
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A member of the crew couples 21C123 at kingscote. 11.03.2007
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The Shedmaster continues his campaign to recruit younger drivers. 34028 Eddystone reverses outside Sheffield Park 02.06.2007
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Staff at Kingscote pass the time of day as 21C123 Blackmoor Vale is coupled. 11.03.2007
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If it doesn't move, polish it. Sheffield Park 05.10.2007
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Cleaning the smokebox of 21C123. Sheffield Park shed 03.05.2008
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21C123 takes water at Sheffield Park. 10.05.2008
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The late Phil Stoneman looks out from the fireman's side of 21C123 Blackmoor Vale. 05.10.2007
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The signalman receives the single line token at Sheffield Park. 23.09.2007
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65 taking water at Sheffield Park. 25.10.2008
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As night falls at Sheffield Park the gas lamps are lit. 14.01.2007
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The smiling crew aboard 65 after dark at Horsted Keynes. 21.01.2007
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Above it all, S&T get on with their work at Horsted Keynes. 30.03.2008
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The crew of 592 at Kingscote. 28.06.2009
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The guard stands ready at Kingscote during the Southern at War weekend. 11.05.2008
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Andrew and Howard Strongitharm on board 4-VEP 3417 at East Grinstead. 17.01.2009
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The crew of 592 as the engine steams north from Leamland Bridge. 28.06.2009
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Chris Cooper carefully checks the exterior presentation of the carriages on the way past Ketches Halt. 23.09.2007
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The crew of 592 as it climbs over Poleay Bridge. 22.03.2009
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A member of the crew uncouples 21C123 Blackmoor Vale. Sheffield Park 10.03.2007
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A moment of relaxation during a Footplate Days and Ways course. Horsted Keynes 29.07.2006
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The crew of 34028 Eddystone look out as it nears Three Arch Bridge. 22.12.2007
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A smiling attendant awaits the happy couple. Wedding Special, Sheffield Park 28.07.2007
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Visiting engine 5199 takes water on it's first official day of service on the Bluebell Railway whilst crewed by "Team Groome". 01.05.2008
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The driver of 9017 chats to a visitor to the footplate at Kingscote. 09.04.2007
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A man is in the pit, and another cleans Stepney's smokebox, whilst in the background a discussion takes place. Sheffield Park shed 17.02.2007
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Keeping a look out from 9017 as it climbs out of Sheffield Park. 07.12.2008
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Andy Sabin from Sheffield Park Workshops keeps watch for lurking photographers whilst 32473 takes water. 08.05.2007
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A member of the crew of 9017 prepares to surrender the single line token at Kingscote. 09.04.2008
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Jon Bowers attepting to single-handedly clear the lineside on Freshfield Bank. He was so busy that he did not notice a lurking photographer. 23.09.2007
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A crew member looks out as 592 steams over Poleay Bridge. 27.09.2009
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Chris Cooper prepares the Victorian Coaches for their weekend outing. Horsted Keynes 05.10.2007
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Entering into the spirit of Christmas on the footplate of 75027. Sheffield Park 03.12.2006
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The signalman receives the single line token as 9017 arrives at Sheffield Park. 24.05.2009
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Uncoupling 21C123 at Sheffield Park. 10.05.2008
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9017 gives some members of the PWay team a lift south of Three Arch Bridge. 03.06.2007
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A Victorian Christmas stall at Horsted Keynes. 22.12.2007
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The crew on the footplate of 32473 at Kingscote, with Clive Groome (in the background) driving. 14.01.2007
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The crew on board 65 as it approaches Kingscote. 10.02.2008
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A very well turned out gentleman alongside the Directors Saloon. Horsted Keynes 11.08.2007
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