The Bluebell Railway

From the collection of

Screen Archive South East at the University of Brighton
Screen Archive South East at the University of Brighton collects, preserves, catalogues and provides public access to its collection of films and magic lantern slides. The collection charts the rise of screen culture in the region and the nation and captures many aspects of life, work and creativity in the South East from the late 19th century to the present day. It is available for research, screenings, creative re-use and commercial access.

The Bluebell Railway


We begin with various steam locomotives on parade at Sheffield Park station. Later a reconstruction of Stephenson's Rocket hauling a single open carriage arrives and departs. As it proceeds down the line we get a great view of the footplate. After more trains and locomotives pass by we see the event's guest star, Johnny 'Animal Magic' Morris. He is surrounded by autograph-hunting children after which the Morris Men start dancing. The film ends with more steam train action.


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