People 7

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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David Foale and Tim Gray in charge of 592 at Kingscote. 06.08.2016 15881 
The Friends of Kingscote caught during lineside clearance south of the station. 24.09.2016 16325
A member of the crew of 73082 taking a break at Horsted Keynes. 19.08.2017 15966
The signalman at Horsted Keynes with two essential items of equipment; a duster and a camera. 16.04.2016 12755
Photographers should always receive appropriate respect, and Andy Sabin has got the right idea as 847 approaches Kingscote. 11.07.2015 11603
Happy stall holders during an Edwardian Weekend at Horsted Keynes. 18.05.2014 9411
Roger Kelly about to do something terribly important at Sheffield Park. 04.10.2015 12048
Tim, Julia and Gerry during the Santa season at Horsted Keynes. 20.12.2014 11875
"Fraser and James, could you JUST take the reindeer over to Platform 2 for a photo? "Oh certainly, what would you like for an encore..." (Fraser had been rostered without anyone mentioning that he was reindeer herding). As you see, all things are (eventually) possible although setting the shot up was "interesting". Kingscote 13.12.2014 10148 (No animals, humans or Santa were harmed during the arrangements for this picture and the reindeer received several carrots).
Station Master John Woods at Horsted Keynes. 05.10.2014 10082
The "Project 27" stand at Sheffield Park during the Model Railway Weekend on 25.05.2017 17495
Signalman Mick Ralph pictured just minutes after he had qualified as a signalman in the Kingscote southern box. I just happened to come along at the right moment. 11.07.2015 13192. Sorry they subsequently closed the box, Mick. I am sure it was nothing personal.
Phil Gain and colleague looking after 4-VEP 3417 at East Grinstead. 10.04.2011 6809
Tim Baker's tailor may have failed him on this occasion, especially in the choice of hat. Horsted Keynes 10.05.2014 11241
The crew of 847 waiting for the signal at Horsted Keynes. 18.07.2015 11633
A secret meeting of Station Masters, held in the discrete location of Kingscote. At least, the meeting was secret until now... 04.10.2015 12027
The Horsted Keynes signalman views all before him from his lofty position. 09.05.2015 11058
A man with many roles, Roger Price is acting as a Guard at Sheffield Park. 02.10.2016 14080
"Nip out and cut the grass", they said. "No one told me it was this high". Kingscote 18.07.2015 13291
Tim Gray and colleague waiting to go south in 65 at Horsted Keynes. 23.09.2017 16110
Station Master Mike Jackson improperly dressed at Kingscote. 13.12.2014 10215
The crew of 73082 caught steaming south in Mill Place Cutting. 19.08.2017 15914
The crew of Captain Baxter, waiting in the Up headshunt at Horsted Keynes. 07.03.2015 10409
PWay maintaining greasers south of Horsted Keynes. There is a supervisor, the chap doing the repairs, a labourer, a health and safety representative and a time and motion expert... The COSS and lookouts were out of shot. 02.04.2017 17038
Some of the team on duty at East Grinstead. Station Master Len Harvie (left) in charge. 02.10.2016 16400
Robert McLean on duty at Horsted Keynes. 10.05.2015 11113
John and Mary looking after the station garden at Kingscote. 24.09.2016 13948
The Guard keeping a look out from the Golden Arrow on the approach to Kingscote. 19.04.2015 10806
Louise in "vintage" mode near Kingscote. 10.05.2015 12597
A member of the crew of 1638 near Horsted Keynes. 05.10.2014 10077
Andy Sabin, Locomotive Works Supervisor, can do almost anything with large engines, but you may gather from his expression that he was finding construction during a "Lego Bright Bricks" event at Sheffield Park rather more of a challenge.. 27.05.2017 17291
A member of the crew of 263 at Sheffield Park. 27.05.2017 15446
Reuben 'Cube' Smith about to get a £200 fine and six penalty points for using his mobile phone whilst driving a Deltic at Kingscote. 19.04.2015 12320 "But, Guv, I was stationary in the station." "Doesn't matter, you were in charge of the vehicle and the engine was running."
A slightly windswept Edwardian group at Horsted Keynes. Good show! 22.06.2013 7381
A member of the crew of 323 Bluebell waiting for the "off" at Sheffield Park. 25.06.2017 15663
Crazee Hazee providing a Circus Skills course at Horsted Keynes. 25.10.2015 13890
Tim Gray in somewhat laid back style as 263 approaches Horsted Keynes. 23.06.2018 16671
In 2015 the Friends of Kingscote acquired an unusual machine to help with cutting back lineside growth. It is seen (not in use) en route back to Kingscote. 10.10.2015 12185
It's Santa season on 847 at Horsted Keynes. 18.12.2016 14762
A member of the crew of 847 in "relax" mode at Horsted Keynes. 09.05.2015 11053
By request, a black and white version of Clive Groome waiting for the "off" at Horsted Keynes. 24.09.2017 16165
A member of the crew of 847 watching the world go by at East Grinstead. Or, in this case, the engine, during the run-round. 16.10.2016 14170
Watching the road as 09018 shunts at Sheffield Park. 16.04.2016 14840
The Guard of a train hauled by 263 keeping a look out for photographers at Leamland Bridge. 07.03.2015 10423
Julia taking advance bookings at Horsted Keynes. 08.08.2015 11797
A Guard watching the road on the approach to Horsted Keynes. 18.12.2016 14724
PWay member David Chappell sporting his 2014 Track Trek Medal, plus, of course, shovel, gloves and ear defenders. "Well done, David." "Pardon?" 29.06.2014 10942
Tim Gray and colleague on board 263 at East Grinstead. 13.12.2014 11775