News – South Downs Light Railway

December 2023 – BBC Radio Sussex

On the 16th December, we had the pleasure of BBC Radio Sussex joining us for the morning. Krys O’Brian popped along to […]

On Sunday 10th December, the Salvation Army Band from Hove came along to play Christmas Carols for us. The band really enjoyed […]

by Tom Cowlin Although not seen by the public very often, 0-4-0 Electric ‘Merlin’ has resided at SDLR for around 10 years. […]

by Jerry Chivers When ‘Oddjob’ received her first test back in 2020 she proved less than satisfactory. The motor cut out under […]

Since Flying Scotsman’s boiler was condemned earlier this year, Paul Cowlin has been busy improving the timing and porting of the loco […]

By Tom Willis As it says on the tin the theme of this gala is Narrow Gauge. A line up the South […]

For the Narrow Gauge Gala in March, it was decided that a narrow gauged goods set would be put together. This consisted […]

In January around five track panels were renewed and relayed from the White Gate heading up the hill. This work was mainly […]

Thursday 15th July saw John Lunn’s loco ‘Railway Mission’ holding steam for the first time since the 1970s. Although the engine did […]

Since reopening to the public this year, the track and lineside has become quite over-grown with the lack of trains running. To […]