Camelot pictured in the Sheffield Park Loco Workshop alongside her dismantled valves and rods. PETER GIBBS, 07 January, 2024
Further progress. MELVYN FROHNSDORFF, 14 January, 2024
29 July, 2024
11 June, 2024
16 May, 2024
01 March, 2024
29 July, 2024
Operating Report
Having returned to service in late March, general maintenance has been undertaken which included attention to the exhaust injector overflow and drip valves, along with a split in the ejector small jet steam feed pipe.
A new smokebox door ring has been delivered to Sheffield Park and will be fitted during Winter maintenance.
FOOTPLATE
Our latest issue of Footplate magazine has been released and should be with all members - if you haven't received your copy please get in touch on our Facebook page and we'll be happy to help.
Return to service!
Following a period of winter maintenance, Camelot returned to service in late March.
TRACKSIDE '50 Years of Camelot's Knights'
As the society enters its landmark 50th year, we are delighted to be featured in the April issue (#33) of TRACKSIDE which recounts the journey from purchase to preservation. Copies can be purchased directly from the publisher, here.
Bluebell Railway's August Calendar
Camelot is currently rostered to be in steam over the following dates: -
- 01, 03-04, 07 and 10-22
*Kindly note that allocation is subject to availability and last minute cancellation
More information can be found on the Railway's web site:
https://www.bluebell-railway.com/today-at-bluebell-railway/
https://www.bluebell-railway.com/timetables-and-calendar/
https://www.bluebell-railway.co.uk/bluebell/pti/index.html (The Bluebell Blog, Public Train Information)
https://www.bluebell-railway.com/locomotive-roster/
https://www.bluebell-railway.com/special-events/
Sales Stand at Sheffield Park. Photo, DEREK HAYWARD, 2017.
29 July, 2024
Kempston and District Model Railway Society (KDMRS) Exhibition
Date: 28 September 2024 (10:00-16:00)
Location: Kempston East Methodist Church Hall, 227 Bedford Rd, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8DA
Admission: Adults, £10.00. Under 15s, FREE
Website: KDMRS on Facebook
Bluebell Railway Giants of Steam Autumn Gala