We are making real progress with the scheme to reinstate over one mile of track on the original trackbed near Laurel Farm (originally Beaumur), Wenhaston. There seems to be enthusiasm for the idea in Wenhaston village, with the planning department
Whistle Donated
Oliver Densham and Stewart Green of the Southwold Railway Trust with an old train whistle donated to the 2-4-0 Club Locomotive Project by local Trust member John London. It will eventually sit on the cab roof. Trust Chairman John Bennett
Official 2-4-0 Club Launch
Railway Rabbit Stew and Trackside Fruit Crumble were served to ninety guests who attended the official launch of the 2-4-0 Club at the Engine Shed on 16th March. John Bennett, Chairman of the Trust thanked Club members for their support
First part of loco arrives in Southwold
The Southwold Railway Trust is building a fully working replica of the Sharp Stewart 1879 2-4-0 tank locomotive called “BLYTH” – No 3 – one of the two locomotives of this type which ran on the Southwold Railway throughout its