Throughout the year we have various Events and Bank Holidays featuring a variety of
locomotives and activities. Events occur approximately once a month. A list of Events is
shown below, and further details will be added nearer the date.
locomotives and activities. Events occur approximately once a month. A list of Events is
shown below, and further details will be added nearer the date.
Good Friday 2nd April - Open Day
Easter Monday 5th April
Saturday 24th July
Good Friday marks the opening of the 2010 running season. Many locomotives will be
running to celebrate the start of the Societies 21st year.
The Mayor of Crowborough will be present to officially open the Railway.
Trains will be running 2:00pm - 5:00pm
running to celebrate the start of the Societies 21st year.
The Mayor of Crowborough will be present to officially open the Railway.
Trains will be running 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Event details to be announced.
CLS Summer Steam Gala. A large collection of locomotives, both steam and diesel
outline and of various gauges will be running in turns, 'double-heading', 'banking', and
running in parallel with ground level trains for 'action shots'.
Trains will be running from 2:00pm - 5:30pm
outline and of various gauges will be running in turns, 'double-heading', 'banking', and
running in parallel with ground level trains for 'action shots'.
Trains will be running from 2:00pm - 5:30pm
Diesel Gala. All trains are scheduled to be hauled by diesel outline locomotives, for
the benefit of our modern image enthusiasts.
Train will run between 2:30pm & 5:00pm
the benefit of our modern image enthusiasts.
Train will run between 2:30pm & 5:00pm
Guy Fawkes Night. To coincide with the Town's own bonfire and firework celebrations
at the Goldsmiths Grounds, the Railway will also be in operation from 6:30pm
onwards, with spooky trains running in the dark.
at the Goldsmiths Grounds, the Railway will also be in operation from 6:30pm
onwards, with spooky trains running in the dark.
Events in 2010
Friday 2nd April 2009
Opening Times:
2:30pm - 4:30pm
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Opening Times:
2:30pm - 5:00pm
2:30pm - 5:00pm
Opening Times:
See Events Calendar
See Events Calendar
Opening Times:
2:30pm - 4:30pm
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Opening Times:
Closed
Closed
Maintenance is carried out on
these days, although a diesel
service may operate on fine
days. The station will be open
selling various items and
refreshments.
these days, although a diesel
service may operate on fine
days. The station will be open
selling various items and
refreshments.
Steam traction is scheduled
to haul Public Services on
these days.
to haul Public Services on
these days.
Bank Holiday or Special
Event where an intensive
service may operate.
Typically, Steam Traction will
haul all Services.
Event where an intensive
service may operate.
Typically, Steam Traction will
haul all Services.
Diesel/Electric traction may
be used to haul all or part of
Public Services on these
days.
be used to haul all or part of
Public Services on these
days.
No Public Service runs on
these days.
these days.
Good Friday Open Day;
Trains running 2pm-5pm
Trains running 2pm-5pm
Next Special Event
Event Calendar
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Timetable 2010
| All running days are weather permitting and subject to locomotive and volunteer availability |
If you would like to make a
donation to the Society to help
the upkeep of our Railway, you
can do so securely via PayPal
using the button below
donation to the Society to help
the upkeep of our Railway, you
can do so securely via PayPal
using the button below
A Bank Holiday Steam Up. Steam traction is scheduled to haul services between
2:30pm & 5:00pm
2:30pm & 5:00pm
Holiday Monday 3rd & 31st May
A Bank Holiday Steam Up. Steam traction is scheduled to haul services between
2:30pm & 5:00pm
2:30pm & 5:00pm
Saturday 26th June
Double-Header day. All trains are scheduled to be extra long and hauled by two
locomotives, some engines may also be on 'Banking' duties.
Trains run between 2:30pm & 5:00pm
locomotives, some engines may also be on 'Banking' duties.
Trains run between 2:30pm & 5:00pm
Saturday 21st August
Holiday Monday 30th August
A Bank Holiday Steam Up. Steam traction is scheduled to haul services between
2:30pm & 5:00pm
2:30pm & 5:00pm
Saturday 9th October
Friday 5th November
Boxing Day 26th December
Boxing Day Steam Up. Instead of watching yet another Christmas film on TV for 100th
time, why not take the kids out for some fresh air and a train ride?
Trains are running 2:30pm - 4:30pm
time, why not take the kids out for some fresh air and a train ride?
Trains are running 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Tickets and Fares
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Standard Fare £1 - This ticket entitles the holder to one ride consisting of two laps of
the site, usually behind a steam locomotive.
All Day-Rover £2.50 -This ticket entitles the holder to an unlimited number of rides on
the day of issue. Day Rover tickets are not available for under 3s.
Under 3s - Travel free with a full fare paying parent or guardian.
Club Members - Enjoy free travel. See below for details on becoming a member.
Further Information
On the Goldsmiths site there are toilet facilities, and the Platforms are accessible to
wheelchair users. Chilled drinks are available from the Station Booking Office.
We ask that young children are accompanied at all times by an adult, and dogs are kept
on a lead in the interest of safety. Steam engines are very hot, and can emit sparks and
hot soot. Care should also be taken when around the Boating Lake.
Your co-operation is greatly appreciated.
Railway To Yourself?
Maybe you are looking to arrange a Birthday treat that little bit special? Well, why not hire
the Railway especially for your own party? This means unlimited rides for all, on your
own train. The Boating Lake will also be at your disposal although cannot be reserved
for private use.
The Railway can be booked any evening (weather permitting) between 5:30pm and
8pm for parties of 15 to 60 people. Saturdays and Sundays between 10am and 1pm
during the running season (Good Friday to 5th November) may also be available to
book.
Please contact the Webmaster HERE for further information or enquiries.
the site, usually behind a steam locomotive.
All Day-Rover £2.50 -This ticket entitles the holder to an unlimited number of rides on
the day of issue. Day Rover tickets are not available for under 3s.
Under 3s - Travel free with a full fare paying parent or guardian.
Club Members - Enjoy free travel. See below for details on becoming a member.
Further Information
On the Goldsmiths site there are toilet facilities, and the Platforms are accessible to
wheelchair users. Chilled drinks are available from the Station Booking Office.
We ask that young children are accompanied at all times by an adult, and dogs are kept
on a lead in the interest of safety. Steam engines are very hot, and can emit sparks and
hot soot. Care should also be taken when around the Boating Lake.
Your co-operation is greatly appreciated.
Railway To Yourself?
Maybe you are looking to arrange a Birthday treat that little bit special? Well, why not hire
the Railway especially for your own party? This means unlimited rides for all, on your
own train. The Boating Lake will also be at your disposal although cannot be reserved
for private use.
The Railway can be booked any evening (weather permitting) between 5:30pm and
8pm for parties of 15 to 60 people. Saturdays and Sundays between 10am and 1pm
during the running season (Good Friday to 5th November) may also be available to
book.
Please contact the Webmaster HERE for further information or enquiries.
Membership
Becoming a member of the Society has many benefits.
Those members who are not 'active', known as 'Ghost Members', simply wish to
support the Society by paying an annual subscription and receiving the benefits
outlined below, and visit the railway fairly regularly. This is ideal for those who wish to
support a good cause, but do not have the time to actively contribute to the upkeep of
this unique and worthwhile facility of Crowborough.
'Active' members make good use of the third party insurance, have a variety of jobs
throughout the year, and enjoy the social side of the Society.
Active members do not need to have any knowledge of engineering, railways, or
expertise in any particular field. They just need to have an interest, and want to meet
like-minded people.
Members Receive
- Club Newsletters
- Cover by third party insurance for running days.
- A variety of jobs both Railway operational and maintenance related throughout the
year.
- An opportunity to learn and drive a Locomotive.
- Invitations to all outings to other Railways, Museums, etc..
...And remember, we welcome all ages!
Those members who are not 'active', known as 'Ghost Members', simply wish to
support the Society by paying an annual subscription and receiving the benefits
outlined below, and visit the railway fairly regularly. This is ideal for those who wish to
support a good cause, but do not have the time to actively contribute to the upkeep of
this unique and worthwhile facility of Crowborough.
'Active' members make good use of the third party insurance, have a variety of jobs
throughout the year, and enjoy the social side of the Society.
Active members do not need to have any knowledge of engineering, railways, or
expertise in any particular field. They just need to have an interest, and want to meet
like-minded people.
Members Receive
- Club Newsletters
- Cover by third party insurance for running days.
- A variety of jobs both Railway operational and maintenance related throughout the
year.
- An opportunity to learn and drive a Locomotive.
- Invitations to all outings to other Railways, Museums, etc..
...And remember, we welcome all ages!
Join now
Just enter your details in the
fields to the lower right, and
click on submit button.
Payment
You can then pay your
subscription by sending a
cheque for £20/Full Member or
£10/Junior Member to the
Chairman in the SAE which you
will receive very shortly.
Alternatively, you can pay
securely via PayPal by pressing
the corresponding button below.
Full Member
Junior Member
Just enter your details in the
fields to the lower right, and
click on submit button.
Payment
You can then pay your
subscription by sending a
cheque for £20/Full Member or
£10/Junior Member to the
Chairman in the SAE which you
will receive very shortly.
Alternatively, you can pay
securely via PayPal by pressing
the corresponding button below.
Full Member
Junior Member