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	Spa Valley Railway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Spa Valley Railway is a standard gauge heritage railway that runs between Tunbridge Wells, High Rocks, Groombridge, and Birchden crossing the Kent and East Sussex border, a distance of 4 miles.
		It is intended to extend the line to Eridge railway station to link with the Oxted Line.
		The railway holds a number of special event days, including a Day out with Thomas (the tank engine) on 4 weekends of the year, Santa Specials, and both steam and heritage diesel weekends.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Spa_Valley_Railway (245 words)

	Avon Valley Railway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The railway is part of the otherwise dismantled LMS branch line from Mangotsfield to Green Park station, Bath, which was closed during the Beeching Axe of the 1960s as the Great Western Railway a few miles to the south also connected Bristol to Bath.
		The railway is run by a local group, the Bitton Railway co., based in Bitton station, which they acquired in 1972.
		The railway shares its route with the Sustrans cycleway and footpath, the Bristol and Bath railway path (part of NCR 4).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Avon_Valley_Railway (225 words)

	Daniel McIntyre's UK Standard Gauge Rlwy Links (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Daniel has been asking other railways and individuals to provide a link from their pages to the South Tynedale Railway pages, in return he publicises some of the many other railway pages available on the internet on his own separate pages, like this one.
		The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway runs from Duffield, five miles north of Derby to Wirksworth, a delightful market town on the edge of the Peak District in England.
		The gauge of railways in Ireland is a wider or broad gauge of 5 ft 3 ins.
	dspace.dial.pipex.com /town/lane/jy40/raillinks/uk-sg.htm (1459 words)

	Bridgend Valleys Railway
		Llanelli and District Railway Society, it was for years a railway without any track - not that either group allowed that to get in the way of acquiring locos and rolling stock.
		The Bridgend Valleys Railway Company was formed in 1988 with the aim of preserving the line which runs through the Garw Valley in the county of Bridgend.
		The line is one of three which radiates from the junction at Tondu: The Ogmore Vale is closed and lifted; the Llynfi Valley branch to Maesteg was reopened to passengers in 1992; while the Garw was reopened for freight to carry screened coal from tips in the valley as part of a land reclamation scheme.
	hometown.aol.com /WalesRails/bvrs.htm (643 words)

	Six Bells Junction
		PLEG had brought 43 of it's members to the railway for the charter and it was disappointing to see only around 20 other people waiting for the first official gala train at 10.00AM.
		The railway staff were exceptional, they took time to answer questions and chat and nothing was too much trouble for them in the stifling heat.
		While waiting for departure it was good to see that the railway was catering for all the family with a little miniature railway offering rides up and down the yard.
	www.sixbellsjunction.co.uk /galas/030810.htm (1615 words)

	Rail Art Links: UK Preserved Railways and Associations (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		The Strathspey Railway is Scotland's premier preserved steam railway - former Highland Railway mainline - operates from Aviemore to Broomhill via Boat-of-Garten (10 miles).
		A guide to the entire heritage railway scene in the UK and Ireland, including details of special events and operating days for all steam railways.
		Newcomer to the UK heritage railway scene - it is proposed that the Weardale Railway in County Durham will soon be running regular service trains between Bishop Auckland and Stanhope.
	www.railart.co.uk /links_railway.html (774 words)

	Wealden Line: FAQs
		The route of the railway has been protected since 1975 and most obstacles on the trackbed are superficial; others can be overcome.
		A "consultation document" issued by the Spa Valley Railway, an enthusiasts' group that operates preserved trains between Groombridge and Tunbridge Wells stated that the link between the site of the former West station and the Hastings line is "irrevocably severed".
		Yet prior to closure the railway had been well used; so much so that the crowded trains of the special service run during its last days were locally called 'sardine specials'.
	home.clara.net /wealdenline/spages/FAQs.html (1272 words)

	Bluebell Railway - Related Links (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		The Bluebell railway is Twinned with the Museumstoomtram Hoorn-Medemblik.
		The Great Western (SVR) Association preserves and restores items of rolling stock, particularly carriages, from the Great Western Railway, and is based at Bewdley on the Severn Valley Railway.
		The Puffing Billy Railway is Australia's premier steam railway, and several members of the Puffing Billy and Bluebell Railways have personal friendships.
	www.bluebell-railway.co.uk /bluebell/links.html (3240 words)

	Metropolitan Railway Carriage Restoration: BASH Home Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		BASH is a section of the Bluebell Railway Preservation Society dedicated to the restoration of the Bluebell's Ashbury-built Metropolitan Railway Coaches.
		This, along with a Metropolitan Railway steam loco, electric loco and milk van, is preserved in the London Transport Museum, who have been very helpful to us.
		Three later Metropolitan Railway Coaches are preserved by the Vintage Carriages Trust, and occasionally run on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway, and an example of the more modern "T-Stock" is preserved on the Spa Valley Railway.
	www.bluebell-railway.co.uk /bluebell/bash/index.html (760 words)

	Swanage Railway News Gallery - Page 40
		It's hoped to have the locomotive back in traffic at Swanage by mid-May. The repair work includes the replacement of a spring on the locomotive's front bogie, the replacement of 15 firebox stays, the replacement of the chimney and also work on all three front-end piston valves.
		The locomotive was also to have been a guest star at the Spa Valley Railway between Tunbridge Wells and Eridge in Kent for two weekends.
		Hired from Andrew Goodman of Moveright International of Coleshill, Warwickshire, the locomotive and trailer - weighing a total of 102 tonnes - were stuck on the main road bridge for seven hours on Friday, February 26th, 1999.
	www.swanagerailway.co.uk /news40.htm (954 words)

	Spa Resorts in Scotland presented by Spa Index: Guide to Day Spas and Stay Spas
		SPA AT By popular request, we've gathered our Spa at Home Recipes for facials, lotions, scrubs, and more.
		At Stobo Castle Health Spa, we understand this and are totally committed to providing an environment in which you can find all the elements of a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle - an environment of discreet luxury.
		Stobo Castle Health Spa was awarded the prestigious and highly coveted "Best Destination Spa" award at the British Beauty Awards on 8th September 2002.
	www.spaindex.com /resort/europe/scotland.html (932 words)

	Mallard at Spa Valley 2004 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		The SNBR's Mallard went on a weekend trip to Spa Valley to run on their line next to main station at Tonbridge Wells.
		Mallard was chosen due to the romulus not working properly and the line only being a short out and back line, the engine would not need to work hard (which with her injector problem at the time was essential).
		On the Sunday Mallard was double headed with a verticle boiler engine, which was suffering from broken chain problems and failed to run the whole day, but we managed to get the important picture of the two of them double heading.
	www.snbr.20m.com /mallardspa.html (196 words)

	Wealden Line PR: Birchden Halt (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		The Wealden Line Campaign is fighting plans by the preserved Spa Valley Railway to build a new station on the Eridge to Tunbridge Wells rail route, which was closed by BR in 1985.
		The campaign has lodged an official objection with Wealden District Council to the railway's plans to build a 91-m long platform on part of the track at Harrison's Rocks, near Groombridge, on the grounds that it will make it harder to restore the line as part of the national network in future.
		In the spring, the campaign was involved in a similar planning battle when the Spa Valley Railway wanted to allow a mobile phone installation to block half the trackbed at Tunbridge Wells.
	home.clara.net /wealdenline/prs/030604.html (500 words)

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		This preserved railway runs from Tunbridge Wells via High Rocks through picturesque countryside to the village of Groombridge.
		The journey on the Spa Valley Railway is around 3.5 miles, and there are plans to extend in the future.
		There is a buffet, gift shop and model railway at Tunbridge Wells (West) station, where you will also find toilets with baby-changing surfaces.
	www.babieswelcome.com /info_spavalleyrailway.htm (107 words)

	BBC NEWS \| England \| Kent \| Vandals target heritage railway
		A heritage railway line in Kent says it is suffering badly at the hands of persistent vandals.
		The Spa Valley Railway, based in Tunbridge Wells, is kept running through the work of a group of dedicated volunteers.
		They had to spend two weeks working on one train carriage which was covered in layers of graffiti.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/england/kent/4613216.stm (191 words)

	YDR News - Back Issues - No. 68 - Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		With so many magazines available on railways it may hardly seem pertinent to suggest that anyone should acquire any more, but there is a whole new world in the field of Railway Preservation Society Magazines.
		The Spa Valley Railway in Sussex, the Churnet Valley Railway near Stoke and the Gwili Railway are all small railways but their magazines have some interesting design ideas and are very attractive.
		With much of steam railway enthusiasts' attention focussed on the larger preservation schemes of the time, there was little to be read about the negotiations regarding the Embsay Station site.
	www.pogo.org.uk /railway/ydrnews/68.html (1680 words)

	Railway Photo Gallery
		33065 and 73140 at the Spa Valley Railway diesel gala, 6th August 2005
		33063, 33065 and 73140 at the Spa Valley Southern Diesels Gala, 7th August 2004
		Churnet Valley Railway Diesel Gala, 28th September 2002
	www.desperado.eclipse.co.uk (952 words)

	South Devon Railway - Gronk Aid III
		Following another successful year of diesel operations on the South Devon Railway, the final public outing for the resident fleet of heritage traction takes place on Saturday 4th November.
		Class 20’s, 20 110 and 20 118 will be running in multiple throughout the gala.
		(Please Note the South Devon Railway is not responsible for any damage that may occur by downloading or using third party software).
	www.southdevonrailway.org /Timetable-Special.html (685 words)

	Sutton loco getting back on tracks
		The 28Â¼ ton Sutton, owned by the council since the authority was created nearly 40 years ago, has been out of action for a number of years.
		Now the locomotive is to be restored by Spa Valley Railway engineers and is set to become the first ex-British Railways Southern Region steam engine to run on the 3 Â½ mile Spa Valley line.
		We are grateful to Spa Valley Railway for carrying out the overhaul, and that the work will not be a cost on the council.â
	www.sutton.gov.uk /news/pressreleases2004/april2004/pr04-110.htm (389 words)

	Kent - Railways (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		A narrow gauge steam railway running between Warren Wood and Stony Shaw.
		A preserved standard-guage railway running from Shepherdswell to Eythorne, a four mile round trip.
		There is a museum, nature walks and a large collection of preserved locomotives and stock.
	www.countyfocus.co.uk /Kent/Days_Out/Railways.htm (125 words)

	LATEST NEWS
		August 2006: Not content with rebuilding 25 901s engine, we decided that as the railway no longer has a 1960s green diesel, something ought to be done about it.......
		It was a well run gala on an excellant railway and a good time was had by all that I met.
		Fore more details, look at the Spa Valley Railway's Website or the South East Loco Group's Website.
	www.sddt.co.uk /latestnews.htm (603 words)

	Swanage Railway News Gallery Page 321
		The Swanage Railway's annual feast of steam took to the rails of the relaid Purbeck Line in Dorset on Saturday and Sunday, September 9th and 10th, 2006, with an intensive train service between Swanage, Harman’s Cross, Corfe Castle and Norden park & ride.
		The weather for the gala and vintage transport rally this year was perfect, and Andrew P.M. Wright's selection of photographs capture the essence of a working branch railway in the steam era.
		Jinty No. 47493 visited the Swanage Railway from the Spa Valley Railway for the Gala weekend.
	www.swanagerailway.co.uk /news321.htm (545 words)

	Driving Experience Days with the SELG
		The fee includes teas, coffees, lunch and a year's membership of the Spa Valley Rly..
		You have sole use of the Spa Valley Rly.
		Having arrived at The East Kent Railway early, my first impression was favourable by the way the other members greeted me and gladly pointed me in the right direction......
	website.lineone.net /~thomasbg/fund/driver-exp.html (1027 words)

	Tunbridge Wells
		Royal Tunbridge Wells lies at the heart of one of the most scenic stretches of countryside in England surrounded by the unspoilt beauty of the Weald.
		In Georgian times this popular spa town gained a reputation as the place to see and be seen amongst royalty and fashionable members of the aristocracy.
		Retaining much of the charm and elegance of its Georgian heyday, Royal Tunbridge Wells and the surrounding area today remains a favoured destination for those who want to enjoy elegant surroundings in the countryside and yet just a short distance from the hustle and bustle of London.
	www.visittunbridgewells.com /pages/index.asp (229 words)

	Sussex Country Tourism - Wealden District Council
		There is opportunity for you to visit the locomotive sheds at Sheffield Park which house engines dating from the 1870's - 1950's.
		See our collection of railway memorabilia, enjoy a meal in the lineside Bessemer Arms, then round off the day by visiting our gift shop.
		Enjoy a ride through the beautiful Wealden countryside from Royal Tunbridge Wells, to High Rocks and Groombridge on the Spa Valley Railway.
	www.sussexcountry.co.uk /Attractions/Family/f_steamtrains.html (267 words)

	SKLR 2006 Links
		The Spa Valley Railway runs for 3½ miles through the picturesque Kentish Weald countryside between the town of Royal Tunbridge Wells and the village of Groombridge, stopping off in between at High Rocks
		The Cumbria Railways website is dedicated to the lost railways of Northern Cumbria which have all closed during the last century.
		A Kent based paddler, she served many towns and ports around the county and made a record seven trips during the Dunkirk evacuations, saving the life of over 7,000 British troops.
	www.sklr.net /links/index.htm (425 words)

	Spa Valley Railway
		Take a trip on the Spa Valley Railway through the beautiful Wealden countryside.
		This heritage railway, primarily operating steam hauled passenger trains, runs from the historic town of Royal Tunbridge Wells, via High Rocks, to the charming village of Groombridge.
		Tunbridge Wells West Station is situated just off the A26, south of the town centre, and this is where you will find the railway's gift shop, buffet and engine shed.
	www.kentattractions.co.uk /Spa_Valley.htm (184 words)

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