Throughout the year we have various Events and Bank Holidays featuring a variety of
locomotives and activities. A list of Events is shown below, and further details will be
added nearer the date.
locomotives and activities. A list of Events is shown below, and further details will be
added nearer the date.
The mayor will officially open the railway for the 2012 running season at 2pm.
Many locomotives in steam and the station will be open selling hot and cold drinks.
Raised and ground level tracks will be in operation.
Railway Open from 1:30pm until 5pm.
Many locomotives in steam and the station will be open selling hot and cold drinks.
Raised and ground level tracks will be in operation.
Railway Open from 1:30pm until 5pm.
Events in 2012
6th April 2012 -
Good Friday Open Day
Good Friday Open Day
Railways opening ceremony
by the mayor at 2pm
by the mayor at 2pm
Next Special Event
Event Calendar
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Timetable 2011
| 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
Good Friday 6th April 2012
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. They are not transferable and we recommend purchasing them early
in the afternoon.
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 up 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. They are not transferable and we recommend purchasing them early
in the afternoon.
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 up 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
Bank Holiday Monday 9th April
Our bank holiday Steam Up on this Monday will feature steam hauled trains between
1:30pm and 5pm.
1:30pm and 5pm.
Opening Times:
2:00pm - 4:30pm
2:00pm - 4:30pm
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.
Opening Times:
2:00pm - 5:00pm
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Steam traction is scheduled
to haul Public Services on
these days.
to haul Public Services on
these days.
Opening Times:
See Events Calendar
See Events Calendar
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.
Opening Times:
2:00pm - 4:30pm
2:00pm - 4:30pm
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.
Opening Times:
Closed
Closed
No Public Service runs on
these days.
these days.
