VOLKS ELECTRIC RAILWAY ASSOCIATION

News

The Railway is now running daily until the end of September.

Due to the heat the railway suffered a minor derailment on the 30th July. The car, car 4, was rerailed and returned to the depot for inspection.
It was found that short section of the track adjacent to the Blue Wave complex had suffered some damage and work was ongoing on the 31st July to rectify this damage. During this period the railway is only running between Halfway and Black Rock. Service to and from Halfway and Aquarium is temporarily suspended.
TRACK REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED AT 4.30pm (31st July).Trains will operate over the section this evening to ensure safe operation, with the aim of running a full passenger service tomorrow (1st August).

The picture (right), taken by Emme Seers, appeared yesterday in the Britghton Argus. Click here for full article.

 

 

Listen to Ian Gledhill’s fascinating interview about the Daddy Long Legs recorded in January 2024 on Rottingdean Beach. It’s a fantastic listen and well worth hearing over and over again. Click on the picture to link to the programme.